Lightweight Steel Beams Australia

Less weight means sagging and flexing are virtually eliminated providing consistency throughout your project.

Lightweight steel beams australia. Superstrong but lightweight steel beams. Steel angles are the most basic type of roll formed steel. Steel angles are used for various purposes in a number of industries. The result of six years of research and testing lsb can be cut drilled screwed bolted welded and nailed using standard tools already in use in australia lsb is now being.

Angle steel is l shaped. Leveraging the performance attributes of cold formed light gauge steel construction and the industry focus on cost effective high performance lightweight solutions substantial research is underway internationally and in australia on innovation in key areas such as. Lysaght steel sections formwork framing products are manufactured from galvaspan steel zincalume steel truecore steel and deckform steel. They are formed by bending a single angle in a piece of steel.

Orrcon steel hot rolled structural steel is produced in accordance with as nzs 3679 1 300mpa. Non combustible steel framing offers a significant reduction in flammable material. Therefore two layers of 0 6mm metal 1 2mm represented as 12. Innovation in cold formed light gauge steel.

Steel beams commonly termed an i beam because of its shape beams provide great load bearing support when used horizontally or standing as columns. Available in two configurations the most popular being the wide flange steel beam aka h beam or w beam with non tapered flanges. A new material called lsb or litesteelbeam is as strong as any hot rolled steel i beam but it s 40 lighter. Sizes range from 150 ub to 610 ub standard lengths 9m 10 5m 12m 13 5m 15m 16 5m 18m.

Steel roof wall and floor framing is 100 per cent termite proof. Steel is strong and durable offering long lasting structural integrity. Lightweight framed construction is the most common construction system in australia. Milspan beams are engineer certified manufactured from high grade australian steel and supplied with hold down plates and variable position cleats milspan beams can be supplied with splays to suit individual roof pitches.

The legs of the l can be equal or unequal in length. The two most commonly used framing materials steel and timber can contribute to the comfort appeal and environmental performance of your home. Steel framing won t warp twist or shrink.