Light-Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF), Systems consist of structural frames fabricated using Pre Galvanised cold formed steel sections. Light gauge steel components produced by the cold forming method and pre engineered, efficiently and quickly assembled as panels at site forming structural steel framework of a building and varying wall and floor construction including load-bearing exterior walls, non-load bearing interior walls, floor joists, curtain walls and roof trusses. The thickness of the sheet used is generally between 1 mm and 8 mm. These sections become economical for light loads and to form useful surfaces such as roof covering, wall panels. Nowadays, these are widely used, especially, in pre-engineered steel buildings. The system can incorporate all types of architectural features like coving, boxes, cantilevers, projections, infill walls, mezzanine floors etc. This system can also incorporate all types of services viz. electrical, gas and plumbing etc. The design and engineering of the structures is executed by following the norms & guidelines stipulated in relevant Indian Standards.
The panels are assembled on site with screws and bolts to form the internal and separating walls and inner leaf of the external walls of a building and floors & ceiling. The building is completed by the installation of an external layer of insulation material and outer leaf of CP Board or dry mix shotcrete. The system can incorporate all types of architectural features like coving, boxes, cantilevers, projections, infill walls, mezzanine floors etc. This system can also incorporate all types of services viz. electrical, gas and plumbing etc. The design and engineering of the structures is executed by following the norms & guidelines stipulated in relevant Indian Standards.
Other important features for LGSF are wind resistance and seismic resistance. These buildings are designed taking into account local wind pressure. As LGSF buildings have a steel skeleton, they have higher seismic performance and are stable during an earthquake.
Unlike other load bearing systems, steel construction isn’t dangerous in terms of lightning. Because protection system goes into the land decreasing the risks of explosion, small sized fires and injuries.
Galvanized construction steel is used in steel construction. Galvanized steel doesn’t corrode.
The most important precaution against earthquake is to reduce the load of the building. Steel buildings are 5 times lighter than reinforced concrete buildings. Steel absorbs most of the earthquake energy and saves you and your belongings.
Steel is a durable and reusable material. Materials gathered from the disassembly of steel buildings are recycled. A building’s skeleton made of light-gauge steel can be recycled from 7-8 old cars.
Building up process is very quick and independent from weather conditions in steel construction, as concrete is not needed except for the foundation and subbasement. This allows a decrease in the need for capital and in the construction costs. Assembling of a 200 m2 house can be completed in only 7 days.
Prefabricated load bearing elements provide high quality for reasonable prices and shorten the construction period to a great extend.
Quality of steel which is a completely industrial product that is produced all over the world at the set standards is checked and certified in every production step. Manufacturers or users cannot intervene with its physical features. Galvanized construction steel is used in steel construction which has a high resistance to corrosion and doesn’t rust.
Galvanized sheets used in light-gauge building system can be found in India at international standards. The whole profile folding process is done in India. Screws, bolts and other connecting members are manufactured in India in line with American, Canadian and European standards.
The technology used for construction is a commonly used international light-gauge steel system that has been approved of by formal authorities in the States, Canada and European Countries.
Adaptation to our rapidly changing life styles can be more easily and economically provided in steel buildings. Partition walls can be removed or their places can be changed to meet your changing needs even years after the construction.
As steel construction building system is lighter than other systems, it is exposed to less earthquake force. Steel building elements aren’t brittle like reinforced concrete, but act in a ductile manner; they absorb the earthquake force without collapsing. In steel buildings it is very unlikely for floors to collapse one on the top of the other and cause any casualties.
Coatings that are used have a guarantee period given by the manufacturing company. Design calculations of steel buildings are done projecting a 50-year economic life, like all other buildings.
Mechanical and electric installation pipes are installed easily in the walls and ceilings, on the spots that are identified at the project stage.
Thermal insulation characteristics of your Loom Crafts Steel House are calculated according to the location and the most suitable insulation materials are used. Therefore it provides the comfort of a warm atmosphere in winter ad cool in the summer. It also helps save from heating and cooling costs to a great extend.
Buildings are safe against any water seepage due to heavy rains or leakage of water sources, with the double panel (High Density Fibre Cement Boards) with the staggered joints in the exterior perfectly treated with most appropriate fillers and Architectural features like, Sunshades and Roof over hangs.