10 Frameclad: Meeting housing demands without limitations O
n the back of announcing the news that Frameclad has gained BOPAS Accreditation for the seventh
consecutive year, the management team has launched a new Residential Solutions brochure. Joint Managing Director, Nik Teagle said:
“Safety, strength, speed and aff ordability are a powerful combination. Our light steel frame solutions are a cost-eff ective option for residential projects and as a key off site construction method, are a fast and effi cient way to build. “Meeting Building Regulations and Building
Safety Standards, our light steel systems have the all-important BOPAS accreditation, plus according to the Steel Construction Institute (SCI), have a design life of more than 250 years in a warm frame environment.” Keeping tenants and homeowners safe,
since the Building Safety Act came into force, light steel frame is becoming the preferred choice for housing projects. Robust and non- combustible, light steel frame creates highly airtight buildings reducing energy costs for the lifetime of the homes.
ECONOMIC GAINS OF LIGHT STEEL FRAME With no shrinkage or settlement, light steel systems deliver residential buildings with longer lifespans without the need for remedial works and repairs. The stability of steel also leads to major reductions in long term maintenance cost – a major consideration for cash strapped local authorities and social landlords. Construction fi nance can be expensive, and the building programme duration is critical to costs. It is the speed of construction delivering steel framed panels or modules that can dramatically decrease the programme schedule. Reducing the borrowing period can dramatically cut the interest paid and total project costs.
AVOIDING OVERHEATING ISSUES Nik added: “In addition to being strong and economical, light steel frames also provide excellent thermal insulation properties. This means that heat transfer from outside sources is kept to a minimum while internal temperatures remain constant to avoid overheating during the summer months. The frames have exceptional acoustic performance which makes them suitable for use in areas where noise pollution needs to be reduced or even eliminated.” The pressure is on to deliver increasingly large volumes of quality homes. By using light
steel frame systems and off site manufacture, this pressure can be substantially eased and gives local authorities and housing providers the confi dence that homes can be delivered cost eff ectively and with energy effi ciency at their core.
DOWNLOAD FRAMECLAD’S RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS BROCHURE From aff ordable homes to high-rise apartments – Frameclad’s light steel infi ll and loadbearing systems off er highly safe and sustainable structural solution for private, aff ordable and social housing projects – whatever the size and scope.
With an in-house team of 14 highly
knowledgeable engineers and designers, Frameclad has the capability and technical know-how to tackle any project large or small. If you are interested and want to fi nd out how the team can bring safety, speed and a better return on investment to your residential project, you can check out Frameclad’s credential’s and download the Residential Solutions brochure from the link below.
01384 401 114
frameclad.com/access-downloads-and-certifi cates
WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
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