EcoFrame Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) is designed to meet three important construction practices; speed, strengh and sustainability .
SPEED
In construction, time equals money. This is an integral reason why light steel framing is so cost efficient. With the EcoFrame LGSF system, design, production & shipping can happen within days or weeks, instead of months. Because most of the construction components are manufactured in the factory, frame erection and construction at site can begin immediately due to the pieces being exact specification, pre-cut, pre-punched & pre-marked. No additional work to be done at site. Additional advances in the speed of projects are attributed to the near 100% computer controlled accuracy(+/-0.5mm) of the frame ensuring a near 100% square and straight frame which benefits other trades. With your light steel frame, tradesman installing the interior and exterior cladding materials, windows and doors will spend less time compensating for non-linear framing.
STRENGTH
The EcoFrame LGSF system is STRONG! Steel has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any structural building materials being used today. This results in savings in the foundation required and the lightness also makes for easier on-site handling. Unlike wood, steel is stronger and more durable. Steel does not burn or rot and is not susceptible to moisture damage, termites or other wood destroying insects. In addition to normal wear and the daily elements of nature, a steel frame building is far more resistant to the effects of a seismic impact. In summary you can be sure your structure will stand the test of time.
SUSTAINABILITY
The use of EcoFrame light gauge steel during the construction process has a number of unique enviromental benefits; The recycled content of EcoFrame steel can be as high as 70% and, at the end of the building life cycle, the steel can be reused again. Steel is, infact, 100% recyclable, and can be used again and again, without losing its properties. Light Steel Framing reduces energy consumptions because lower energy is required to erect these modular structures and helps preserve our environment for the future by decreasing the consumption of wood.
SPEED
The EcoFrame LGSF system provides cost savings right from the word go! EcoFrame’s advanced design and detailing software ensures efficient designs and accurate detailing every time. Our state-of-the-art machinery then produces each piece of the frame to the exact specifications and without any waste. Typically for a large scale project, LGSF construction reduces the overall material cost by 30% and the maintenace cost by nearly 20% as compared to traditional construction systems.
MAINTENANCE FREE
All EcoFrame components are manufactured out of high quality, high tensile zinc coated (galvanized) steel. The zinc coating provides a protective layer that prevents oxidation and corrosion and ensures the light gauge steel frame is virtually maintenance free over its very long service life and requires no painting or additional treatment such as with other conventional building materials that need to be frequently painted or treated to extend their service life.
Taking it one step further...
In addition to the galvanized surface protection, EcoFrame components can be maufactured from our unique T.O.C. high tensile zinc coated steel (subject to stock availability).
The T.O.C .coating is an environmentally friendly Thin Organic Coating (chromate-free, free of hazardous substances such as heavy metals) which provides an additional layer of protection which further extents the service life of the light guage steel frame.
The EcoFrame components manufactured from T.O.C. materials will have a unique transparent metallic green appearance which will tastefully blend into the surrounding environment and reiterate the Eco Friendly advantages of this innovative construction method.
Through the LGSF specialised method of materials installation, fewer skilled labourers, fewer tools, less heavy machinery and less time are required to complete the frame erection (a 1000 sq.ft frame is installed within 24-36 hours). Additional recognized benefits include less waste and job site losses, fewer mistakes and minimized risk of injury. The time line above is a composite representation of the average time and progression of a Light Steel Frame installation.
EcoFrame adopts a turn-key approach to match your requirements with the LGSF solutions, all the way from design, fabrication to building completion.
ARCHITECT’S RENDITION
The process begins with an architect’s design that can then be transferred to the design, detailing and engineering software.
DESIGNING / DETAILING
The entire frame is then designed and detailed using integrated software tools. The completed file, then ready for production, is sent electronically to the manufacturing equipment.
PRODUCTION
The manufacturing equipment then creates each component of the building frame individually, labeling them according to their location in the frame for error free construction.
TRANSPORTATION / ASSEMBLY
The completed panels and trusses are then bundled up/ assembled and transported to the construction site. Once at the construction site, the panels and trusses are unloaded and positioned for rapid and accurate assembly.
FINISHED BUILDING
Once the frame is completed, the rest of the structure is built around highly advanced end-to-end steel frame building solutions for roofing, flooring, interiors and exteriors.
The EcoFrame LGSF system not only offers Trusses. We are able to design, detail and produce the full range of frames from the ground upwards; including Floor Joists, Side Wall Frames and various types of Roof Trusses.
The options are unlimited!
Some Suggested Applications;
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL BUILDING ROOF TOPS
The EcoFrame LGSF system is very well suited for roof top construction due to its light weight as it does not add any substantial load onto the exisiting structure and is treated as a temporary structure.
SITE AND PROJECT OFFICE / BUILDINGS
Due to its speed of construction, the EcoFrame LGSF System is an ideal solution for site offices and related structures. The complete building can be in place before the commencement of the project.
BUILDINGS FOR REMOTE SITES
In remote locations and hilly areas, it becomes difficult to carry out construction through conventional ways. EcoFrame LGSF system offer a light weight, fast and easy to build construction system whereby only the erection of the bulding is done at site.
RESIDENTIAL / INSTITUTIONAL ACCOMODATION BUILDINGS
Due to the EcoFrame LGSF system’s ability to accept an array of interior and exterior finishing and fast construction times, it becomes the prefered solution for a wide range of residential & institutional accomodation buildings ranging from simple low cost housing structures to more elaborate double storey villas.
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL BULDINGS
The EcoFrame LGSF system can provide endless solutions for commerical and Industrial buildings;
- Warehouses (upto 12m span), sheds & garages
- Administration buildings and offices
- Rooms for generators, pumps and other essential services
- Mezzanine Floors
- Internal Partitions and walls
- Utility Blocks
- Security Cabins
With 45 years of serving our customers with only the highest quality fabricated steel products and services, Steel Structures Limited has the necessary experience and resources to ensure your project is handled correctly by a dedicated team of skilled professional’s right from the enquiry stage, through to design, production and final installation.
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Competitive Pricing
We are able to offer very competitive pricing through the following cost effective initiatives:-
- Consideration of more realistic design inputs that prevents overdesigns.
- Economies of scale due to our high volume turnover.
- Bulk material purchasing (effective management of supply chain).
- Long term partnerships with raw material and complimentary product suppliers.
Dedicated EcoFrame Team
Our dedicated EcoFrame team are well experienced with the EcoFrame LGSF systems and can provide the right advice and solutions to ensure your requirements are catered for adequately and your project goals are realised in the most effective and economic way possible.
Fast Production and Delivery
We have ample resources and production capacity to ensure your order is serviced in the minimum amount of time. Our meticulously designed systems keep a track of each order from the enquiry stage right up to delivery at site.
Stringent Quality Control Systems
Our team of dedicated quality control officers constantly monitor the production process at each stage and ensure only the highest quality products are delivered to the client.
Erection & Site Supervision
We have developed a highly skilful erection team and a team of site supervisors over last 40 years, to ensure fast, accurate and safe erection of our customers structures. We maintain high level of health and safety at our sites through constant training and provision of all the required safety equipment.
Vast Experience in the Region
Over the last 45 years in operation we have completed over 5000 major and minor projects within Kenya and across the African continent. Our expertise and capabilities have allowed us to deliver several large projects in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda ,DRC, Somalia, Sudan, Zanzibar, Ethiopia, Zambia & South Africa.
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