LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FRAME WALLS Aluminium substructure with horizontal rails and vertical ‘top hat’ sections


The demands of the industry for creative architecture, thermal performance, speed and versatility, increasingly lead to substantially different forms of construction. Telling remain at the forefront of lightweight steel framing systems primarily for a new building but also in remodelling where ArGeTon®


meets all the above


transforms tired structures in to new vibrant architecture. Traditional cavity construction has substantially been replaced by methods that are lightweight, achieve improved energy efficiency and are versatile, fast and built to exacting tolerances. ArGeTon® performance criteria as well as those of fire, acoustics, airtightedness and weathering combined with a modern aesthetic.


Performance Criteria Weight is an ever important factor. The systems will generally be less than 50kg/m2


(11lbs/sq ft)


Speed and Versatility Lightweight steel framing enables the structure to be made watertight within days of the frame construction. The walling can be used in traditional construction with the steel frame acting as a restraint system for stone or brick. By this process the external façade can be removed from the critical path of the programme.


Cost There remains the perception that masonry is cheaper than lightweight steel framing, but when site time, scaffolding, hoisting, weather delays and pressures upon trade skills are calculated, there is little difference.


Re-modelling For re-modelling of buildings, to renew or replace the previous windows or structural glazing the lightweight steel walling provides a robust substrate for ArGeTon®


overcladding. System


built structures from the 60’s and 70’s are being extensively refurbished confidently in the knowledge that degradation is minimal upon a structure that will be warm and dry for the remainder of the day.


Loads and Fixings Advancements in the fixings industry have enabled the systems t o be designed to withstand the highest of wind loads and to provide support to interfacing elements of glazing and cladding.


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