Q: WHY STEEL FRAMING?
A: Steel is light and strong, does not burn, is termite and bore proof and will not shrink or warp.
Q: HOW DOES THE PRICE OF STEEL FRAMING COMPARE WITH OTHER FRAME MATERIALS?
A: Very competitive! Since timber comes in all types of qualities, comparisons are variable. However, if top quality timber is used, compared with our quality BLUESCOPE TRUECORE ZINCALUME II STEEL, Nu-Steel Homes are competitively prices.
Q: WHAT MAKES NU-STEEL HOMES UNIQUE?
A: Precise detailing, computer controlled manufacturing and assembly methods used, are just the beginning. Complete flexibility in design, not only in walls but also in roof styles, gives Nu-Steel Homes the edge.
Q: HAVE THESE HOMES BEEN PROVEN OVER TIME?
A: In Australia, steel framing has been used in housing since the 1950's. Initially, welded systems were used but with modern technology, more flexible systems have appeared in recent times. Nu-Steel Homes was established in 1981 and such has been our success that more than 18,000 families are living comfortably in a Nu-Steel Home.
Q: CAN A NU-STEEL HOME BE ERECTED BY THE CUSTOMER?
A: We design our system to be constructed by the customer. All components (Kit) are delivered to your site. The wall frames and roof trusses are pre-fabricated in the Nu-Steel Homes factory and numbered for easy on-site assembly. The entire frame of an average-sized home can be erected in a weekend. Nothing could be more rewarding than building your own home. This option is ideally suited to people with a reasonable level of practical skills, who are looking to maximise the financial savings available. Nu-Steel Homes will provide you with a comprehensive Construction Manual and Video to show you how it's done, and the Nu-Steel Homes staffs are available to provide on-going advice.
Q: CAN I ADD TO THE HOME AT A LATER DATE?
A: Yes. Because of Nu-Steel Homes unique assembly system, additions are relatively simple and present no problems. Furthermore, the original steel structure will be perfectly straight and true regardless of its age, making the job of lining up the extension much easier than with conventional timber framing.
Q: HOW MUCH FLEXIBILITY DO I HAVE REGARDING DESIGN?
A: How long is a piece of rope? Nu-Steel Homes can produce virtually any one or two storey home design seen on the Australian market today. Nu-Steel Homes has had extensive experience with steel framing, ranging from modest one-bedroom units to the Grand architectually designed Homes. The company's expertise also leads itself to light commercial projects.
Q: CAN I BUILD ON A CONCRETE SLAP OR A HIGHSET FLOOR?
A: Either! Direct fixing to concrete slap OR Nu-Steel Homes has a unique floor system for high-set designs which are ideal for sloping blocks.
Q: IS STEEL FRAMING SUITABLE FOR CYCLONE AREAS?
A: Steel is used extensively in these areas because of its inherent strength. The Nu-Steel Homes system can be adapted for cyclonic applications where required.
Q: WILL NU-STEEL HOMES SYSTEM ME APPROVED BY COUNCILS AND LEADING AUTHORITIES?
A: Yes! We supply engineers' details to satisfy Council requirements and leading authorities view steel framing as an excellent long term investment.
Q: DO NU-STEEL HOMES LOOK DIFFERENT?
A: Yes- they look better! Walls, ceilings and roofs do not have ripples or bumps in them, there are no "nail pops" in the plasterboard walls and no shrinkage problems with intermediate floor joists. Steel won't warp, shrink, rot OR twist.
Q: DOES LIGHTENING STRIKE AFFECT A STEEL FRAMED HOME MORE THAN A TIMBER ONE?
A: No. Because the steel creates a positive earth, the lightening has less effect. The energy is allowed to go straight to the ground, and is not dissipitated destructively as in conventional framing or cladding.
Q: IS A STEEL FRAME SAFER THAN A TIMBER FRAME WHEN EXPOSED TO AN ELECTRICAL LIVE WIRE?
A: Yes! Since contact with steel by a wire will create a short or a trip by your circuit breaker or a safety switch, there is little chance of you touching anything live. A broken or pierced wire in a timber frame, however, can remain live and leaking current can cause troublesome faults or fire risks.
Listed below is a general outline of the steps involved in building your Nu-Steel Homes. The information here is indicative, the whole process is a lot more involved, for more information contact one of our Nu-Steel staff.