Light Steel Frame House

A steel and aluminium frame house is a type of construction where the primary structural support for the building is made from steel or aluminium frames instead of traditional materials like wood, bricks, or concrete. These materials offer several benefits and are commonly used in modern construction for both residential and commercial buildings. Here's an overview of these types of frames and their potential future in the UK:

Light Steel Villas (LSVs) are homes constructed primarily using light steel frames as the structural framework, combined with other materials like insulation, cladding, and flooring. Steel is chosen for its strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors like corrosion, termites, and fire. Light Steel Villas offer modern, flexible, and sustainable housing solutions that appeal to those looking for a balance of durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency.

Key Features of Light Steel Villas:

1. Durability and Strength: Steel frames offer superior strength and resilience compared to traditional timber framing, making these homes more resistant to weather, pests, and fire.
2. Energy Efficiency: Light steel framing can be combined with high-quality insulation materials, reducing energy consumption and improving the home's overall energy efficiency.
3. Sustainability: Steel is a recyclable material, and its durability means these homes have a longer lifespan, contributing to a reduction in construction waste and environmental impact.
4. Design Flexibility: Steel frames allow for more flexible and open architectural designs, offering larger open spaces, higher ceilings, and fewer support columns compared to traditional wood-frame homes.
5. Quick Construction: The prefabrication of steel frames and other components speeds up the construction process, reducing the overall building time.
6. Maintenance-Free: Steel structures require less maintenance compared to traditional timber-based homes, as they are not prone to issues like rotting, warping, or insect infestation.

Contact us for more detail and Price £1000 per sqm