What is the expected life span of Cold formed steel for Housing?
The life span of cold formed steel in warm frame construction is well in excess of 60 years. Warm frame construction is where the lightweight steel is enveloped in thermal insulation such that the dew point falls outside of the frame and hence minimises the risk of condensation forming on the frame. For best practice and support evidence refer to SCI publication P262: ‘Durability of Light Steel Framing in Residential Building’. The third party certificates held by SHG members include an assessment of durability. 4. Will a project be built quicker than with traditional methods? YES, Time is measured in terms of speed of construction, as the faster the construction process, the greater the potential savings in cost to the client and main contractor, due to; • Fixed site facilities • Less disruption (particularly important in building extensions) • Opportunity costs of resources and staff involved in the project • Interest due to borrowing • Early income from rental or business use All ty
