STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Being a growing method of ‘fast track’ panellised
construction, Steel &
Timber Frame is the perfect
solution for the construction of social housing, commercial
properties, public buildings and private finance initiatives.
Following the erection of a steel framework,
an external skin of cement particle board (CPB) is applied
(in the case of timber frame, a skin of OSB board is applied).
By incorporating insulation both within the frame and also
on the external face of the CPB/OSB, designers are now able
to significantly increase thermal and acoustic performance
levels and achieve unbelievably low u-values. By using this
method of construction, large structures can be erected,
made watertight and finished externally with unbelievable
speed.
WBS have developed a range of systems
ideal for use with panellised construction methods, that
can be used with both insulated or render only systems,
and offer an unrivalled range of final finishes, textures
and colours that can be applied to give the façade
a modern, seamless appearance.
In public areas, where a higher
than average level of traffic occurs and combined with the
likelihood of non-standard impact levels, WBS can tailor
a bespoke design to ensure that high traffic areas have
extra reinforcement at suspect levels (please contact our
technical department for further details).
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