Which Steel Framing System Do I Need?
Steel Framing is extremely versatile and it can be used to provide solutions to many different types of building construction. Metsec’s Framing system can provide a variety of value engineering solutions from external wall infill panels to internal high bay separating walls to complete superstructure load bearing solutions.
To find out more, see below for a summary of the benefits and key differences between each system.
External Walls
SFS Infill Walling
- Constructed from the floor to soffit of the primary structural frame to ‘infill’ the external wall zone
- Most economical framing method
Infill Solutions Details
SFS Continuous Walling
- Oversails the edge of the primary structure
- Studs sail past slab edge to maximise floor area
- Cladding does not need to bridge deflection joints at each floor
Continuous Walling Solutions Details
Internal Walls
SFS High Bay Walls
- Provide high separating walls for factory units or atriums
- Lightweight separating walls up to 20m
- Often no need to add foundations
- Up to 3 hrs fire protection
- No need for expensive hot rolled steel wind posts
High Bay Walling Solutions Details
Load Bearing Structures
SFS Load Bearing Structures
- Lightweight structures up to 3 storeys
- Ideal for penthouses and inset structures
- Stick Built to ensure maximum flexibility
- Lower transport costs compared to pre-panelised solution
Load Bearing Solutions Details
Metframe
- Pre-panelised system for structures up to 15 storeys
- Can incorporate concrete or lightweight joisted floors
- Ideal for residential, hotels and student accommodation
- Can readily incorporate balconies, cantilevers or insets
Metframe Details
