Steel Over Timber, Load Bearing
A superior alternative to a timber frame. The developer needed an alternative to timber frame to prevent costly delays and increased on-site costs, light steel framing was the solution.
Lighter, quicker and more stable LSF delivered these apartments on time and to budget whilst exceeding the client's requirements.
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Materials: 75mm and 100mm Load Bearing SFS wall frames along with 250mm deep lattice joists to form floors and roof.
Area: 9500m²
Case Studies
Goods Corner
Located in a prominent area of Edinburgh the scheme consisted of 3 blocks of student accommodation. Frameclad supplied all of the frames and floor cassettes to form the three-storey structure. The developer was keen to use some of the previous buildings stonework which were incorporated in the external cladding of the cottage building.
Oakmere – Chester Road
Oakmere – Chester Road Oakmere – Chester Road This project is an excellent example of how load bearing Light gauge Steel Frame can be used to…