Light Gauge Steel Frame is a steel structure that helps in supporting the building pre, during, and post-construction is completed. LGSF construction methods are highly dominated by conventional designs and methods and are anticipated to take over the market in subsequent years. Steel is an environment-friendly construction material that can be moulded in any shape without having an impact on the environment, howsoever. Here are a few reasons why choosing the LGSF way of construction will be the perfect choice for our surroundings and environment.
Environmentally Responsible
Steel is Recycled: Steel is 100% recyclable and hence it does not contribute to depletion of resources or degradation of the environment.
Ozone-friendly Materials: Up to 68% less energy is required to erect a modular building as compared to a traditionally built structure. The insulation used in the walls, roof and floor is made of ozone-friendly materials that have minimum impact on the environment.
Less waste, Less Pollutants: Light steel reduces waste and subsequently lowers waste disposal and removal costs. Each component is manufactured to exact lengths. Any waste generated is recycled in the production centre. Furthermore, there are up to 90% fewer vehicle movements to and from the site. Noise and dust levels on the site are also minimized.
Energy Savings Enhanced Thermal Efficiency: Compared with conventional brickwork, our insulated walls conduct 90% less heat, ensuring that the interiors remain cool during summer and warm during winter. Since steel framing will not shrink or move over time, gaps or ‘thermal bridges’ that result in excessive air leakage will not be formed. This makes the buildings easier to heat or cool with significantly less use of energy.
Houseable is a pioneer in Light Steel Framing (LSF) technology in India with a vast team of construction professionals & skilled workers. Our promise is exceptional quality and timely delivery with a fixed budget. We are an ISO 9001:2000 company. Our light steel buildings are designed using internationally recognized specifications. The most widely used ones are: AISI S100 North American Specification for the Design of Cold Formed Steel Structural Members published by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) in the United States. AS/NZS 4600 Australian/New Zealand Standard-Cold-formed steel structures jointly published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand. BS 5950-5 Structural use of steel work in building – Part 5. Code of practice for design cold formed thin gauge sections published by BSI in the UK. Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures; Part 1:3 General Rules, Supplementary rules for cold-formed thin gauge members. Our building is also comply with the Indian Standard Code IS875:1987.
Conclusion
Light gauge steel framing is an ideal way of construction that can use steel from just a handful of recycled cars or other dumped steel structures. Using steel framed structures can save our nation’s forests and have a positive impact on the environment. Also, the light gauge steel frames are unaffected by temperature or humidity changes. Also, creating a steel structure for construction use lesser energy and thus saving on fuel costs. The lower energy consumption helps to further conserve our natural resources, thus making the LGSF structure environment-friendly.
Houseable is a pioneer in the LGSF industry with over 15 years of experience and expertise in light gauge steel framing, cold-rolled sections, drywall construction, roofing solutions, etc. in India.
