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Modern Construction Methods – Adapting to the Future

November 1, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by keppelcoaststellframestrusses

Human history is the story of change, and construction methods have developed in response to changes in lifestyle and technology. We’ve come a long way from our early nomadic days as hunter-gatherers, when structures were made to be temporary or to be easily moved to where a new source of food and clean drinking water could be found. Things are much more stable now – there’s not much need to move around, and the idea of frequently rebuilding is laughable.

Modern structures are built to last and modern construction methods using steel framing are some of the most significant innovations in the homes and buildings of today. The future of construction is now and construction processes currently in practice will continue to be used in the years ahead. It’s an exciting time for construction. Let’s take a look at modern building methods and how construction is adapting to the future.

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Innovations in Steel Framing in Modern Construction Methods

Light Gauge Steel Framing

Light gauge steel framing uses thin sheets of steel that are cold formed into beams and other building material that gets much of their strength from geometry. These steel beams have cross-section shapes that optimise structural performance, are resistant to bending and provide excellent load distribution. Light gauge steel framing is also extremely versatile, providing the creative freedom for architects and designers to plan innovative structures. Steel framing is resistant to corrosion, does not rot and bugs don’t eat it – all important qualities in any building that is expected to last for years.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a buzz word in today’s eco conscious social environment, and it has as much to do with practicalities as it does with resource conservation. The roots of sustainability can be found in the idea of doing more with less – in the case of modern construction methods involving steel, building stronger structures while using less material. Light gauge steel framing uses less steel compared with legacy construction methods. Steel is also one of the most recycled materials on the planet. Recycled steel reduces the demand for raw iron ore, lowering the carbon footprint associated with steel production.

Modular Steel Frames

This is a form of prefabrication where the steel frame used in a house or other structure is assembled in small sections or modules in a factory. The prefabricated modules are made in sizes that are easily transported to the construction site and can be quickly and easily pieced together to form the structural frame for the building. This reduces on site labour needs, which reduces the bottom line in terms of costs. The modules are also built in a controlled environment and are easy to inspect before leaving the factory – this greatly improves the quality of the finished product.

Strength and Resiliency

Watch the news for any amount of time and you hear mentions of severe nature events, as earthquakes and mega-storms are happening with increased frequency. Builders are responding with modern building methods that include enhanced features for seismic and wind resistance. Braced and moment-resisting frames make buildings better at withstanding natural disasters. These types of features are becoming more desirable and common as occupants want the peace of mind that comes from knowing the building they are in can withstand anything nature throws at it.

Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses – At the Forefront of Steel Framing Innovation

The future of modern building methods is very much about building taller and faster with the use of fewer resources – and it is equally about adapting to the unknown challenges and opportunities that are ahead. Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses are on the cutting edge of innovative steeling framing and design.

We provide quality steel frame systems to Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Gladstone, Moura, Biloela, Bundaberg and all surrounding areas. It doesn’t matter if you are a home or building owner, or a builder – we want to speak with you about your next project and the many advantages inherent in modern construction methods using steel framing. Start by calling 0475 047 986 or 0477873201 or by emailing kcsteelframes@outlook.com.

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The Different Types of Trusses and Roofs

October 25, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by keppelcoaststellframestrusses

Trusses are typically used in the construction of roofs, as their triangular shape helps to create the structure’s unique design. They are favoured for their strength, affordability, and versatility. It is this versatility that has resulted in there being many different types of trusses available to support roofs of all shapes and sizes.

Before beginning construction of a property, it is important that you research the type of truss that is required to ensure the roof can be built to the expectations of the client. Along with being used in roofs, trusses are also implemented in the construction of bridges and towers.

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The Different Types of Trusses

Hip Roof

A hip roof is a roof featuring four sloped sides that all run downwards from the peak. With no flat ends, hip roofs are commonly used in buildings that require a steep roof, such as churches. They are also commonly used in homes that want an attic or second storey, as their sloped design makes it easy to fit an extra floor underneath. Shaped like an upside-down triangle, hip roofs are aesthetically pleasing and easily constructed using high quality trusses.

Skillion Roof

On the opposite side of the spectrum are skillion roofs, which feature a single flat surface. They are more steep than standard flat roofs, however, with skillion roofs slanted to an almost diagonal degree. Different types of trusses are used for different types of skillion roofs, with some homeowners favouring a more oval-shaped design. Benefits of skillion roofs include minimal drainage problems due to their slanted design, and an easily accessible shape for solar panel installation.

Gable Roof

Gable roofs represent the classic triangle-shaped roof, where two flat sides meet each other up top at the peak of the property. They are typically used in areas where it gets colder during winter as its shape provides extra protection from the elements. While the basic structure of gable roofs typically remains the same, different types of trusses can be used to create visually distinct variations of the classic design. This makes it one of the most versatile options when it comes to building a property.

Dutch Gable Roof

Combining a hip roof with a gable roof, Dutch gable roofs enjoy the benefits of both while featuring its own unique visual design. Along with being used for homes, they are also commonly used for carports and patios due to the visual appeal they add to the property. Along with offering plenty of protection from the weather, Dutch gable roofs are also favoured for their ability to add value to the home if the owner ever decides to sell in the future.

Invest in Steel Trusses Today!

At Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses, we provide the steel trusses you can depend on to build rock-solid properties. We proudly service the central Queensland market with everything from trusses to wall frames, and supply high quality beams, purlins, and bearers. Explore our range of different types of trusses online, and if you’re ready to make a purchase, give us a call on either 0477873201 or 0475 047 986 or get in touch through our contact page.

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Choosing the Right Supplier for Your House Frames

September 3, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by keppelcoaststellframestrusses

As one of the biggest investments one can make, it is vital that only the right materials are used when building a house. By choosing the right supplier for your house frames, you are ensuring the property has a solid structure that will keep it standing for decades to come. If a supplier of lesser frames is chosen instead, you risk building the property with an inferior product that may degrade over time and become a safety risk.

Whether you are a homeowner or a builder, selecting the right supplier for your frames puts the project on the right track from the start. Choosing the right supplier can positively impact your budget, your timeline, and the quality of the materials used, resulting in a far superior build. While the ideal supplier may differ based on the requirements of your build, there are several common factors to consider helping you make the correct choice.

What to Consider When Selecting the Right Supplier

The Quality of the Frames

When choosing frames for your building, the most important thing to consider is the quality of the materials you will be using. Nothing ruins a project faster than low-quality materials, while they may also pose a safety risk when used to build structures that people will be occupying. We recommend investing in steel frame solutions like the ones offered here at Keppel Coast Frames & Trusses, as they offer superior durability, strength, and safety.

Fabrication Process

Even if you invest in high quality frames, their quality means nothing if they are not fabricated properly to meet the demands of your build. When choosing the right supplier, be sure to investigate their fabrication process to make sure they create the right frames for your project. The best suppliers use precision manufacturing to create frames that require no size or height adjustments, which saves you time and money.

Experience in the Industry

You want to be working with a supplier that is trusted in the industry, possessing countless experience helping builders and homeowners just like you. When trying to find the right supplier for your build, investigate their portfolio and see which ones have successfully supplied frames for builds just like yours. This ensures they possess the expertise and skills to handle the demands of your project.

Delivery

An overlooked detail when selecting the right supplier is how they handle the delivery of your chosen frames. If you go with a supplier who doesn’t offer delivery, not only will you have to pick up the frames yourself, but you will also have to organise their transport to the site. Instead, go with a respected supplier who offers delivery as part of their service, allowing you to get set up at the site while your frames are delivered straight to you for easy access.

Value for Money

Price is often a major deciding factor when it comes to choosing a supplier, as it is important to work within your budget. However, it should not be the sole determining factor as it is often worth paying a little extra to secure a higher quality product. Going with steel frames is typically a more cost-effective solution, as they are more affordable than timber and result in less wastage.

Having Trouble with Choosing the Right Supplier for Your Frames?

Save yourself time and stress on looking for the right supplier by going with Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses, as we produce and supply steel frames of only the highest standard. We supply our steel house frames to Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Gladstone, Moura, Biloela, Bundaberg and all surrounding areas.

Our frames provide unmatched strength, durability, and structural integrity, allowing you to build with confidence knowing that you are working with some of the best steel frames on the market. If you’re ready to experience our high quality frames for yourself, give us a call on 0475 047 986 or send an email to kcsteelframes@outlook.com.

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Advantages of a Steel Frame in House Construction

August 27, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by keppelcoaststellframestrusses

When looking to create a strong and durable build for your next construction project, there is no better choice than steel framing. As an increasingly popular choice in the construction industry, more and more builders are discovering the advantages of a steel frame when used to build residential and commercial properties.

Steel frames are superior to timber frames in a variety of ways, as they offer greater strength, durability, and are easier to install. This provides your finished building with increased resilience and longevity.

If you’re in the market for steel house frames, give us a call on 0475 047 986 or reach out through our contact page.

The Advantages of a Steel Frame

Strength & Durability

Unlike timber frames, which can warp and bend over time as they are exposed to the elements, steel frames hold up under pressure. They are regarded as being some of the toughest building materials on the planet and withstand extreme weather conditions without any signs of wear and tear. This not only ensures the structure of the property remains untouched, but also gives its occupants peace of mind that they are living in a safe space.

Straighter Finish

As steel frames are stronger than their timber counterparts, they avoid the risk of bending when exposed to the weather. Timber frame homes have a reputation for warping over time, causing nails and cracks to pop out and appear in walls. A warped house also means your doors and windows may begin jamming and become harder to fully close. Steel frames avoid all these issues, as they are built to withstand whatever the Australian weather throws at it.

Easy to Install

One of the key advantages of a steel frame is how easy it is to install, as steel frames often come pre-made and engineered to match your exact specifications. When you use timber frames, the installation process is typically far more laborious, risking your project falling behind schedule. By spending less time on installing the frames, you are freeing up more time to focus on other parts of the build that need your attention, allowing for greater quality control.

Fire Resistant

Bushfires are a constant threat in rural Australia, making it important that you give your property the best protection possible. Timber frame homes are especially vulnerable to fires and extreme heat because of their timber design. To combat this, steel frames are made from non-combustible materials, ensuring they don’t add further fuel to fires. If a fire does hit your home, steel framing can be the difference between suffering minor damage and unfortunately losing everything.

Termite Resistant

Termites are responsible for destroying countless homes every year as they borrow in silently and eat away at the structure of your home. They are often not detected until it is already too late. One of the greatest benefits of investing in steel frames is that they are 100% termite proof, ensuring your property remains free of the harmful pests. Steel is also effective for keeping away other borers, bugs, and rodents.

Cost-Effective

After learning about the advantages of a steel frame finish, it is easy to imagine that one must pay a premium to secure this superior product. The opposite is true, however, as steel frames provide a cost-effective solution for your build. Their strong and durable design means they cut costs on pest control, while their fire-resistant qualities ensure you don’t have to fork out for a complete rebuild in the event of a housefire.

Invest in Steel Frames Today!

At Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses, we provide steel frame solutions to help your builds reach the highest level of quality. Our steel frames are designed and engineered to revolutionise the construction industry.

We service Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Gladstone, Moura, Biloela, Bundaberg and all surrounding areas. If you’re ready to discover why more and more builders are choosing steel frames, access our contact page, or give us a call on 0475 047 986.

Sustainability of Steel

July 8, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by keppelcoaststellframestrusses

It’s everywhere around us – the backbone of the modern world. Forged in fire, cast and formed and milled in countless different ways. Strong, tough, durable. That is steel.

With a legacy stretching back to the very beginnings of metalworking at the end of the Stone Age and the dawn of the Bronze Age – centuries of ceaseless effort, experimentation and improvement led to the most fundamental material used in building out and maintaining what we think of as civilisation. Steel does its magic in the background. Like the air we breathe, it is so critical and embedded into our lives that we forget it’s there. And we don’t see the sustainability of steel – it is part of one of the most developed and successful cycles of recovery and re-use.

We Understand Steel

Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses is proud to offer the finest in steel frame solutions for residential and commercial construction. The quality of our product speaks for itself with each new build. Nothing else combines the durability, strength for weight, and ease of assembly of steel framing. Learn what modern steel framing can do for your next construction project. Call us on 0475 047 986 or 0477 873 201, or fill out our contact form.

Steel Versus Everything Else

The debate started when steel first became available for use in structures smaller than skyscrapers and bridges. Steel was well-established as the ultimate building material at very large scale long before advances in foundry and fabrication produced the first economical steel framing and siding that could compete with traditional timber and masonry in less enormous applications.

Change comes slowly in the building trades – a good thing since issues of safety and large costs are involved. Steel came to the forefront first for commercial construction. It is fireproof where timber is combustible, tough and resilient where brick and masonry could be critically subject to effects of earth movement, and it was found to be often less expensive when all the costs of construction and upkeep were factored.

Steel For the Home

The transition to steel framing in residential construction continues today. It is often found in high-end residential projects, giving all the advantages seen in commercial uses. Timber still dominates in mid-level housing and large-scale development builds. Steel frame sustainability is of little interest to the mass developer.

A developer’s first concern is immediate cost – they will not see the positive long-term benefits and economy of steel framing, because their practical goal is to end their ownership of the structures they’ve built as quickly as possible. It is very different for bespoke building projects – whether on spec or for a client who intends to live in the house or operate a business in a commercial structure.

Steel For Years

No other conventional building material outlasts steel. This not only reduces its total cost over the lifetime, but also reduces impact on the earth and environment. The sustainability of steel is shown best by what it doesn’t do. When timber and masonry have deteriorated and need to be renovated or even torn down for a fresh start, they create a mountain of debris that must be handled, transported, and disposed of – while a properly maintained steel-framed structure simply continues to provide all its benefits with no negative impacts from deterioration or demolition. No mess, no fuss – just years and years of good service.

Steel Renewed

Timber and masonry get used up. Bricks can sometimes be reused but processing them is labour-intensive and the market is limited. Solid masonry when broken up for demolition has some low-order secondary uses – but again, the market is not particularly large or lucrative. Steel, on the other hand, is melted, reprocessed, and reused in huge quantities. The steel renewal cycle is one of the oldest and most successful examples of earth-friendly good business. It is an industry with global scale and valuations in the millions of dollars.

Steel For All Reasons

Steel framing will often be found to be your best choice for a building project of merit – for durability, fire resistance, ease and speed of construction, and overall lifetime cost. Steel frame sustainability also makes it a superior choice for low lifetime environmental impact. As an informed builder, contractor, or client, you’ll find that it pays to consider all the advantages of top-quality steel framing.

Contact Us for More Information

Keppel Coast Steel Frames & Trusses brings residential and commercial construction into a new age with our extensive line of steel house frames and other framing products. We serve Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Gladstone, Moura, Biloela, Bundaberg, and all surrounding areas. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer your questions about the sustainability of steel and all its other benefits. Call us on 0475 047 986 or 0477 873 201, or take a few moments to fill out our contact form. Get in touch today!