N-09 Guide for Building Officials

Steel Framed Housing

Version 1.2

National Association of Steel-Framed Housing Incorporated

HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place, Manukau City
PO Box 76 134, Manukau City, New Zealand
Phone ++64 (9) 262 1625
Fax ++64 (9) 262 2856
Toll free 0800 333 225
Email: gm@[Link]
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 N-09 Guide for Building Officials
Steel-Framed Housing

Contents

1 Construction

2 Foundation and Subfloor Framing

3 Floors

4 Walls

5 Roofs

6 Services

7 Appendices System Datasheets

Foreword

This guide seeks to be an introduction, primarily for Building Officials, Building

Certifiers and Quality Control Managers who are encountering Steel-Framed Housing
for the first time.

In nonresidential building steel framing has already been a widely accepted method
of construction.

Steel-Framed Housing had a stimulus for growth in the 1990s with the reintroduction
of high strength, galvanised sections.

This Guide is not intended to be a design or construction guide; a comprehensive

range of literature covering these aspects of Steel Framed Housing, is published by
the National Association of Steel-Framed Housing.

National Association of Steel-Framed Housing Incorporated

HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place, PO Box 76 134, Manukau City, New Zealand
Phone ++64 (9) 262 1625, Fax ++64 (9) 262 2856, Toll free 0800 333 225, [Link]
 N-09 Guide for Building Officials
Steel-Framed Housing

Introduction

Much of steel framed construction for housing is very similar to other methods of
construction in NZS 3604.

Differences in applying the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) for steel framing
relate particularly to clauses B1 Structure, B2 Durability, E2 External Moisture, E3
Internal Moisture and H1 Energy Efficiency.

National Association of Steel-Framed Housing

Organisations become involved in steel framed housing with a concern for the
provision of good quality building.

The emphasis within the industry is on delivering on what is specified.

NASH exists to support and promote the provision of building products that meet all
regulatory and building standards requirements in New Zealand.

Building Consents

Steel frames are commonly controlled through an engineer approved design.

Documentation is readily and easily available to meet all Building Control Authority
requirements.

National Association of Steel-Framed Housing Incorporated

HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place, PO Box 76 134, Manukau City, New Zealand
Phone ++64 (9) 262 1625, Fax ++64 (9) 262 2856, Toll free 0800 333 225, [Link]
1. Construction
1.1 Methods of Construction
1.2 Structural Components
1.3 Performance
1.4 Structural Stability
1.5 Erection
1.6 Health and Safety

1.1 Methods of Construction

1.1.1 Preassembled wall panels and truss roofs

Factory preassembled wall panels and truss roofs are common for steel framed
housing.

Figure 1.1: Pre-assembled wall panels (example)

The wall and truss elements are typically scheduled off the house plans on
proprietary software that produces drawings of the wall panels and instructions for
the section rolling equipment. The elements are rolled and drilled to suit the wall
panels and factory assembled ready for transport.

Figure 1.2: Typical Trussed Roof Framing

1.1.2 Panelised roof assemblies

Panelised roof assemblies are also a common method of construction for increased
speed of assembly.

They initially look similar in composition to preassembled wall frame panels prior to
being placed on the roof.

Panelised roof assemblies are fitted on the roof over support beams to make up the
final roof.

Figure 1.3 : Typical Panel Roof Detail

1.1.3 Stick Construction

Stick construction using separate members is less common but is still in use.

In this method of construction, separate members are assembled on site to form

columns, walls, rafters, beams and bracing to which cladding, internal linings, and
other elements are attached. The elements are generally delivered pre cut, and pre
punched for holes, but connections are made in situ using self drilling self tapping
screws, or other appropriated site techniques (such as bolts).

1.2 Structural Components

These are generally cold formed galvanised steel in channels, angles and zeds as
per Figure 1.4.

1.2.1 Material properties

Studs, plates and battens are rolled from 0.55mm, 0.75mm and 0.95mm thick, grade
G550 Z275 galvanised steel produced to AS 1397 (550 MPa yield strength).
Floor joists and bearer C-sections are rolled from Z275 galvanised steel to AS 1397
with thicknesses and strengths varying in accordance with AS/NZS 4600 Table 1.5.

Zinc coating to Z275 (min. 275 g/m2) or Aluminium/Zinc coating to AZ150 (min. 150
g/m2) provide excellent durability for internal applications such as steel framing.

Figure 1.4 : Typical framing sections

1.2.2 Manufacture

Stud sections are formed by feeding

pregalvanised flat strip through a
series of roll formers, sometimes with
additional swages and modifications
for additional strength and properties.

Holes and dimples are commonly

punched for ease of services and
fastenings.

Design and manufacture are typically

software and computer controlled to
facilitate speed and precision.

Figure 1.5: Steel framing rollformer

1.2.3 Fasteners

Various methods are used to connect Frame to Frame:

Hex Head Tek 10-16x16
Stud to Structural Steel

12-24x32 Series 500 tek

the members together including

screws, rivets and bolts. Bottom Plate Securing: 12-24x50 Series 500 tek

To Steel: C4 T17 12-11x25 no neon

Self drilling wafer head screws to AS

3566 are common. To Concrete: Explosive 38mm fixing with 16-25mm washer
and Anka screw hex 12x75 with 50mm washer with brace
angles to all bracing panels. Refer to brace sheet. Bracing Strap:

Button Head Tek C2 8-18x20

The design capacity of the fastener is

dependent on the steel gauge and
type of design action. These are tested Compressed sheet:
10-45mmself-embedding head tek
External Timber to studs
to AS/NZS 4600. and weather boards:

CSK Rib Wingtip 10-16x45

32mmImpact Twist Nail

55mm Impact Twist Nail

Roofing:

Specialized screws depending on cladding

(refer to manufacturer)
Doors, architraves:
45mm to 65mm sq. drive chpbrd

1 FIXING - RECOMMEDATIONS
N.T.S.

Figure 1.6: Fasteners (examples)

1.3 Performance

1.3.1 Structural Performance

Steel frame structural performance is commonly controlled through an engineer

approved design.

Structures are designed and constructed for loadings in accordance with the
following specifications.

AS/NZS 4600 Cold formed structures

NZS 4203 General Structural Design and Design Loadings for Buildings
AS 3623 Domestic metal framing
NZS 3404 Steel Structures Standard
AS/NZS 1170 Structural Design Actions Set

This approach leads to a conservative design.

1.3.2 Energy Efficiency

Steel-Framed Houses use conventional insulation products applied between the

studs or the cavity face of the studs or a combination of the two.

Steel-Framed Housing meets the thermal resistance requirements of the New

Zealand Building Code (NZBC).
Specifically NZBC E3/AS1 1.1 Thermal resistance requires R-values for walls, roofs
and ceilings to be no less than R1.5.

NZBC H1/AS1 2.1 Building Thermal Envelope nominates the Schedule method
detailed in NZS 4218 Section 3.1.

HERA Report R4-72 (Thermal Insulation Performance of Steel Framed External Wall
Elements) shows that, in general terms, steel framed walls can achieve these R-
values in a similar way to timber framed walls, if a thermal break is provided between
the outside face of the steel framing and the exterior cladding.

Commonly, a 40mm x 12mm thick strip of hard to extra hard EPS is fixed to the
outside of each stud over the building paper or wrap to provide the thermal break.

A skillion roof acts in the same manner as a wall and similarly requires a 40mm x
12mm thick strip of EPS to be fixed to the outside of the roof framing.

A thermal break is not needed to achieve the required thermal performance if any of
the following exterior claddings are used:

1. A drained cavity in accordance with E2/AS1 Paragraph 9.1.8

2. The use of a twin-wall vinyl weatherboard, with a closed cell air gap of at least
5mm (e.g. Superclad, Masada).

3. The use of an externally insulated foam-backed cladding system (EIFS), with a

specified R-rating complying with NZS 4218.

1.3.3 Fire Protection

Fire protection to the structural elements in floors and walls is usually provided by fire
resistant plasterboard with a glass fibre reinforced core.

Individual specifications are based on experimental performance in the Standard Fire

Test and include details for installation of the board onto the framing.

Individual manufacturers of lining systems have detailed specifications for fire

resistance.

1.3.4 Acoustic Insulation

Acoustic separation complying with Building Regulations is generally achieved by the

lining specification, absorbent quilt in the stud cavity, and discontinuity of structural
elements. As with fire protection, individual systems use specifications supported by
the plasterboard and insulation manufacturers.

Typically 12.5, 15 or 19 mm plasterboard may be used in single or double layers,

supplemented by additional sound absorbent quilt within the stud or joist zone.

Individual manufacturers of lining systems provide detailed specifications for design

and installation of sound rated walls and floors on steel frames.
1.3.5 Durability

Two Durability Statements* for 50 years for Galvsteel™ and Zincalume® are
available through New Zealand Steel for:

Galvanised Steel Floor Joists

Above Floor, Steel Frame Construction

As with traditional construction, attention to design and construction details is

essential. Control of moisture ingress and condensation should include the following.

Correct location of insulation

Damp proof courses and membranes

Flashings

All normal water shedding and weathertightness details

Bottom plates must be designed and constructed to ensure that the bottom
plate and its immediate support remain dry in-service (i.e. they are not subject
to water ingress from internal or external sources).

To ensure adequate thermal performance of external walls, typically a thermal

break is required in accordance with HERA Report R4-72.

Fasteners used are made from compatible materials with durability no less
than that of the steel frame.

1.4 Structural Stability

Resistance to racking movement under horizontal loads is achieved by bracing

members or diaphragm action. Three principal methods are used:

K Bracing Channel sections fixed diagonally between studs

X Bracing Crossed flat strip fixed to outside face of studs
Diaphragm Entire panel sheathed in suitable board materials

These methods effectively transfer wind loads and the like to the foundations.

The diaphragm bracing system to resist horizontal loading is based on the model
established in NZS 3604 and further developed by Winstone Wallboards Ltd in their
Gib Bracing Systems publication.

1.4.1 Bracing demand (BUs required)

Design steps 1 and 2 of the Gib Bracing Systems publication are used as for a timber
framed house to determine the external forces (BUs required).

* Galvsteel™ is a trademark of New Zealand Steel. Zincalume® is a registered trademark.

1.4.2 Distribution of wall bracing elements

Design step 3 of the Gib Bracing Systems publication is also used as for a timber
framed house.

1.4.3 Bracing capacity (BUs achieved)

Design steps 4 and 5 of the Gib Bracing Systems publication are used as for a timber
framed house to determine the structure’s resistance (BUs achieved) with the
following differences for a steel framed house.

a) The diagonal braces are formed from diagonal lengths of C sections rather
than straps as in Figures 1.7 and 1.8. This is carried out as part of the factory
fabrication and involves no on-site input.

b) The 5 kN and 12 kN base fixings are achieved with screwed fittings fabricated
in the factory (as shown in section 3.1, Figures 3.2 and 3.3).

Figure 1.7 : Gib Bracing Panels Figure 1.8 : Braceline Bracing Panels

1.5 Erection

The handling and erection of light steel frames must be a planned operation
supported by a Method Statement and Safety Policy.

NZQA approved unit standards have been developed for Steel Framed Housing in
conjunction with the BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation) carpentry framework.
Table 1.1 : NZQA Approved Unit Standards

20887 Knowledge of Setting out, Erecting Steel Wall Frames

20888 Knowledge of Steel Frame Roof Construction
20889 Erect steel wall framing on site
20890 Fabricate steel wall and roof framing on site
20892 Erect steel frame roofs on site
20893 Erect steel frame roof trusses on site

1.6 Health and Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Specific attention must be paid to hands. Wear gloves when carrying frames. Protect
yourself where necessary, e.g. wet weather, wind or extreme temperature conditions.

Electrical Safety

Electrical accidents are a very real danger on any building site. To help ensure your
safety make the frame safe against electrical faults and lighting by earthing it as soon
as possible. In addition for power tool safety during construction, the frame should
be temporarily grounded.

Permanent grounding of the completed steel frame is essential and should be carried
out in accordance with local regulations. Steel frames are safe once they are
earthed. All new houses must be fitted with circuit breakers, to protect the occupiers
from touching anything live.

Because steel creates a positive earth, lighting has less effect with a steel frame than
with a timber frame. Within a steel frame energy is conducted straight to the ground,
not released destructively within the frame.

To ensure electrical safety when working with steel framing;

Earth the frame as soon as possible.

Lift power cables above the ground. Don’t leave them lying on the dirt, on the
slab or on metal frames on the ground.
Cover sharp edges when dragging cables through frames being installed.
Check your power tools and cords for faults and rayed cords each time before
you use them.

Lifting

While lighter than many other building materials, steel must still be handled and lifted
correctly to avoid potential strains and back injury.

Working at Heights

Falls are one of the main causes of serious injury and death on construction sites. It
is a necessity to have effective fall protection when working at heights over 3m.
2. Foundations and Subfloor Framing

Types of foundations used with light steel framing are generally similar to those
required by other forms of construction as in NZS 3604.

There are a number of details requiring special consideration.

2.1 Foundations

2.1.1 Design

The dead loads of the superstructure will be lower than for traditional methods and
foundation sizes may be smaller. Although this may be beneficial in poor ground,
wind load combinations may lead to uplift (particularly important during construction)
requiring special holding down details which are specified at the design stage.

Figure 2.1 : Fixing of framing and lintels to prevent uplift

2.1.2 Holding Down / Anchor Details

A variety of anchor details are used, according to the design requirements of

individual manufacturers:

Anchors direct to slab / structural topping

Straps from frame face to slab edge, footings, or masonry outer leaf
Anchor bolts to steel ring beam structure

Hold down details for lateral load resistance must be installed to details tested as
described in section 1.4. These determine the size and position of anchor details.

2.1.3 Tolerances

Because of the inherent accuracy of light steel framing, appropriate tolerances for the
foundation / frame interface are specified at the design stage. If these are not
achieved detail problems may arise:

Insufficient bearing of sole plate

Variations in cavity width
Cavity “ledge” at sole plate

At the foundation / sole plate it is suggested that the vertical tolerances and packing
methods set out below should apply:

< 10mm Shims

< 25mm Shims and/or grout
> 25mm Consult engineer / system manufacturer

Packing shims should be placed under every stud, above the DPC, and be of non
compressible, dimensionally stable material. Shims cut from galvanised steel sheet
1.2 to 2.0 mm in thickness are recommended.

Individual systems may vary from these figures.

2.1.4 Details

The position shown in manufacturers’ details for insulation, DPC’s and the like are
critical at the sole plate for durability.
Figure 2.2 : Sole plate detail

2.2 Ground floors and Subfloors

Types of ground floor used for light steel framing are generally similar to those
commonly used in house building.

Figure 2.3 : Standard Bearer Details

2.2.1 Design

Design of ground floors must take into account of any particular requirements of the
system in use (size / tolerance, anchoring, structural integrity with foundations).

2.2.2 Types of Ground Floors and Subfloors

The following list shows commonly used construction and their application to steel
framing.

[Link] Groundbearing / suspended concrete slab

Details are normal as per NZS 3604.

Note manufacturers anchoring, DPM and DPC requirements.

[Link] Steel joists

Similar to a timber suspended floor.

The joist ends, where built in, are treated or enclosed to protect the cut end
from moisture at the cavity face of the blockwork.
Web stiffeners may be used to add strength where joists bear onto supports.

[Link] Beam and block

Details are normal as per NZS 3604.

Note manufacturers anchoring, DPM and DPC requirements.
It is common for a structural topping or screed to be used to bring the floor up
level and provide structural integrity.

[Link] Permanent formwork

Sometimes used with a steel ring beam, this consists of galvanised

corrugated steel sheet with a concrete topping.
Reinforcement may be used in the form of anti crack mesh and bottom
reinforcement.
3. Suspended Floors

Generally upper floors consist of a suspended floor comprising cold formed sections
as joists and similar to a timber floor.

Figure 3.1 : Floor Construction Details

Some systems use lattice beams instead of “C” sections or “sigmas”. Boarding
(usually C4 grade chipboard) is fixed down using self drill screws. As with all board
finishes fixing specifications must be followed.

3.1 Floor / Wall Junction

The method of attachment of floors is shown in Figure 3.1.

Attention to tolerances and fixing schedules is essential to ensure that the floor
reaches its design rigidity.

Figure 3.2 : Standard 6 kN connection

Figure 3.3 : Standard 12 kN connection

4.2 Blocking / Strutting

Some manufacturers use blocking between joists, especially where long spans are
used (Figure 3.4 to be added).

Figure 3.4 : Blocking / strutting

4.3 Separating Floors and Compartment Floors

Separating floors are intended to control the transmission of impact and airborne
sound and compartment floors are intended to have specific periods of fire
resistance. The performance requirements are generally achieved by the addition of
extra layers of plasterboard to the soffit and, in the case of acoustic separation, a
floating floor and resilient bar in the ceiling below.

Only systems whose performance has been established by experimental testing

and/or expert assessment and for which installation specifications and details are
available may be used. The specification for fastenings and provision of acoustic infill
must be exactly followed.
4. Walls

Steel frames for housing may be used for both loadbearing and non loadbearing
walls.

Figure 4.1: Typical wall panel detail

4.1 External Walls

Typical details for external wall construction are shown in Figure 4.1 comprising:

Exterior cladding

Exterior claddings are specified in HERA Report R4-72 Table 4 which covers
all commonly used cladding systems

Building paper / wrap

Building paper / wrap is fixed over the thermal break

Thermal break or sheathing / insulation board

One method of thermal break in common use is a 40mm x 12mm thick strip of
hard or extra hard EPS fixed to the outside of each stud over the building
paper / wrap.

Stud zone

Insulation of R value of 1.74 m2 ºC/W fills the entire space.

Interior lining

Interior lining may be gypsum plasterboard or other option as typically used in

house construction.
4.2 Openings

Openings larger than 600mm wide will normally require a lintel section within the
frame.

Lintels are generally formed as part of the fabricated wall panels supplied to site.

Examples of steel lintels are shown in Figure 4.2.

Figure 4.2 : Examples of Lintel Types

4.3 Party Walls

Separating walls generally comprise double skin stud cavity construction with two
layers of plasterboard to the room face and insulation between the stud leafs.

Cavity barriers and fire stops must comply with current building regulations. Detailing
at the perimeter of the party wall is particularly important (at external walls and at roof
level).
5. Roofs

Steel or conventional timber roof structures may be used.

Timber trusses are usually fixed down to a timber wall plate which is screwed to the
head of the upper wall frames, and detailing above this point is traditional with the
exception of verge, eaves and ridge where a specific detail should be indicated by
the manufacturer.

Steel roofs may be designed in a number of ways.

• Truss roofs
• Panelised roofs
• Skillion roof
• Purlin and rafter

5.1 Truss roofs

Truss roofs are normally designed and constructed to manufacturers proprietary

truss roof systems.

Figure 5.1 : Truss roof top plate detail

Normally insulation is placed at ceiling level over the top of the bottom chord of the
truss, batting up to the web members. The temperature of the roof void in the roof will
be lower than that inside the building making is susceptible to condensation.

Appropriate measures should be taken (such as ventilation of the roof void), in

compliance with NZ Building Code Clause E3, Internal Moisture, to control the
occurrence of moisture laden air in the roof void.

A thermal break between the ceiling and underside of the truss batten chord is not
necessary provided the insulation is placed as specified.

5.2 Panelised roof assemblies

Panelised roofs are normally designed and constructed to the manufacturer’s

proprietary system.

They initially look similar in composition to preassembled wall frame panels prior to
being placed on the roof.

Panelised roof assemblies are fitted on the roof over support beams to make up the
final roof.

Panelised roofs are sometimes used as separate from truss roof construction and
sometimes in conjunction with truss roof construction.

5.3 Skillion roof

A skillion roof acts in the same manner as a wall with the potential for thermal
bridging.

A skillion roof requires a thermal break between the roof frame and the roof cladding
in a similar manner to a wall.

A 40mm x 12mm thick strip of hard or extra hard EPS to be fixed to the outside of the
roof framing is common as a thermal break.

Particular care is needed with eaves and verge detailing to avoid any loss of energy
efficiency through thermal bridging.
5.4 Purlin and rafter roof

Purlin and rafter roofs are common in the construction of commercial buildings.

Figure 5.2 : Purlin lapped connection

6. Services

It is standard practice to provide at regular centres through the web of light steel
joists and studs for services.

To avoid the risk of bi metallic corrosion (with copper pipes) or damage (to electrical
cables), grommets or sleeves to service holes should always be used. Purpose made
items, from the manufacturers, or standard electrical grommet strip may be used.

Some systems may have “swaged” service holes, where the edge of the hole is
rounded over during manufacture, thus reducing the need for grommets. This system
manufacturer’s recommendations for protection of services should be complied with.
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System Frametek
Supplier Frametek (NZ) Ltd
1. Construction
Floor: Stick built
Method Platform Walls: Prefabricated panels
Roof: Prefabricated trusses, panels
Structural 76mm plain, lipped channels
Components
Structural
Stability
Hi Tek self drilling 10g x 16 tpi wafer head screws
Erection
Bolted connections elsewhere to detail
Design to NZS 4203 and AS 3623
Structure
Loadings to AS/NZS 4600
Thermal EPS thermal break to stud as per R4-72
Performance Fire Specified fire rated system
Discontinuous part wall (double lined to room
Acoustic
face)
Vapour control Building paper between frame and cladding
2. Foundations
Oversite / foundation
Masonry clad
Hold down 2/M12 anchors at bracing, to detail
Oversite / foundation
Non Masonry
Hold down 2/M12 anchors at bracing, to detail
3. Ground Floor
To individual specification, typically beam and block with powerfloated
Typical spec. structural topping, or screed over insulation board, or timber deck /
insulation floating floor.
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4. Walls
Steel Frame Frametek 76mm braced stud construction
Insulation
Masonry cladding
External walls
Frame hung cladding
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type #, 1 layer
Lintels FTK standard truss lintel
Internal walls Steel Frame Frametek 76mm stud construction
(Loadbearing) Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type #, 1 layer
Frametek 76mm braced stud construction,
Steel Frame
discontinuous with adjoining part wall
Party Walls
Insulation
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type #, 1 layer
5. Intermediate Floor
Floorboard (typically gypsum plank / rock
Single Boarding fibre / chipboard) screwed down to steel joists
Occupancy to detail: all board joints glued
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type # board to soffit

Boarding
Double
Occupancy Double layer plasterboard: 12.5 Type # board
Drylining
to soffit
6. Roof
Frametek steel trusses (lipped channels, bolted joints) fixed to wall plate
Storage only Wall plate screwed to upper frame head
Frametek steel trusses (lipped channels,
Truss concept bolted joints)
Skillion roof EPS thermal break to R4-72
Purlin concept

7. Services
Horizontal Pre punched slots / 40mm dia. holes
runs
Pre punched 25mm dia. holes
Vertical risers
Grommets Provided where required
Studs: 25mm dia. maximum (minimum 25mm apart)
Extra holes
Sigma joint: 40mm dia. maximum
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System Howick
Supplier Taranaki Steelformers
1. Construction
Floor: Stick built
Method Platform Walls: Prefabricated panels
Roof: Prefabricated trusses, panels
Structural 78mm plain, lipped channels
Components
Structural
Stability
Hi Tek self drilling 10g x 16 tpi wafer head screws
Erection
Bolted connections elsewhere to detail
Design to NZS 4203 and AS 3623
Structure
Loadings to AS/NZS 4600
Thermal EPS thermal break to stud as per R4-72
Performance Fire Specified fire rated system
Discontinuous part wall (double lined to room
Acoustic
face)
Vapour control Building paper between frame and cladding
2. Foundations
Oversite / foundation
Masonry clad
Hold down 2/M12 anchors at bracing, to detail
Oversite / foundation
Non Masonry
Hold down 2/M12 anchors at bracing, to detail
3. Ground Floor
To individual specification, typically beam and block with powerfloated
Typical spec. structural topping, or screed over insulation board, or timber deck /
insulation floating floor.
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4. Walls
Steel Frame Howick 78mm braced stud construction
Insulation
Masonry cladding
External walls
Frame hung cladding
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type #, 1 layer
Lintels Standard truss lintel to detail
Internal walls Steel Frame Howick 78mm stud construction
(Loadbearing) Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type #, 1 layer
Howick 78mm braced stud construction,
Steel Frame
discontinuous with adjoining part wall
Party Walls
Insulation
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type #, 1 layer
5. Intermediate Floor
Floorboard (typically gypsum plank / rock
Single Boarding fibre / chipboard) screwed down to steel joists
Occupancy to detail: all board joints glued
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type # board to soffit

Boarding
Double
Occupancy Double layer plasterboard: 12.5 Type # board
Drylining
to soffit
6. Roof
Frametek steel trusses (lipped channels, bolted joints) fixed to wall plate
Storage only
Wall plate screwed to upper frame head
Howick steel trusses (lipped channels, bolted
Truss concept joints)
Skillion roof EPS thermal break to R4-72
Purlin concept

7. Services
Horizontal Pre punched slots / 40mm dia. holes
runs
Pre punched 25mm dia. holes
Vertical risers
Grommets Provided where required
Studs: 25mm dia. maximum (minimum 25mm apart)
Extra holes Sigma joint: 40mm dia. maximum
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System Impact
Supplier Impact Steel Frames
1. Construction
Floor:
Method Platform Walls: Prefabricated panels
Roof: Prefabricated panels
Structural 89mm swaged, lipped channels
Components
Structural
Stability
Erection
Design to NZS 4203 and AS 3623
Structure
Loadings to AS/NZS 4600
Thermal
Performance
Fire
Acoustic
Vapour control Building paper between frame and cladding
2. Foundations
Oversite / foundation
Masonry clad
Hold down
Oversite / foundation
Non Masonry
Hold down
3. Ground Floor
To individual specification, typically beam and block with powerfloated
Typical spec. structural topping, or screed over insulation board, or timber deck /
insulation floating floor.
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4. Walls
Steel Frame Impact 89mm braced stud construction
Insulation
Masonry cladding
External walls
Frame hung cladding
Drylining
Lintels
Internal walls Steel Frame
(Loadbearing) Drylining
Impact 89mm braced stud construction,
Steel Frame
discontinuous with adjoining part wall
Party Walls
Insulation
Drylining
5. Intermediate Floor
Floorboard (typically gypsum plank / rock
Single Boarding fibre / chipboard) screwed down to steel joists
Occupancy to detail: all board joints glued
Drylining

Double Boarding
Occupancy
Drylining
6. Roof
Storage only

Panel concept
Skillion roof

7. Services
Horizontal Pre punched slots / 40mm dia. holes
runs
Pre punched 25mm dia. holes
Vertical risers
Grommets Provided where required
Studs: 25mm dia. maximum (minimum 25mm apart)
Extra holes
Sigma joint: 40mm dia. maximum
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System Surebuild
Supplier Corus UK Ltd
1. Construction
Floor: Stick built
Method Platform
Walls: Panel construction
Structural 75mm ribbed, plain, and lipped channels
Components 150 “Sigma” joists on supporting zeds on 225/300mm lattice joists
Structural Welded 75mm channel braces within frame, and/or riveted 100mm flat
Stability strip brace to outer frame face
Self drill fasteners on frame to frame connections, bolted connections
Erection elsewhere to detail
Fully enclosed free-standing scaffold to wall plate in 2 or 3 lifts
BS 5950 analysis of CAD designs
BS 5950 analysis by structural engineer
Structure
Picking list within the paramaters of the BBA
Certificate
Warm frame: thermal isolation of outer frame
Thermal
face
Performance Plasterboard: Type 5 fire check board to all
Fire structural elements (ie loadbearing walls,
floors)
Discontinuous part wall (double lined to room
Acoustic
face; mineral wool to cavity)
Insulation facing and location
Vapour control
(Additional vapour check not required)
2. Foundations
Oversite / foundation No restrictions
Vertical restraint straps at structural
Masonry clad
Hold down corners, tying down 3 courses foundation
masonry
Thickened edge slab or structural topping
Oversite / foundation
Non Masonry on beam and block
Hold down M 16 resin anchors at bracing, to detail
3. Ground Floor
To individual specification, typically beam and block with powerfloated
Typical spec. structural topping, or screed over insulation board, or timber deck /
insulation floating floor.
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4. Walls
Steel Frame Surebuild 75mm braced stud construction
Insulation Rigid foil faced PIR board to outer face
Channel & slot wall tie system, screwed
Masonry cladding
through insulation
External walls
Fixed to 25mm timber or steel spacer battens
Frame hung cladding
(or approved proprietary system)
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type 5 firecheck, 1 layer
Lintels Standard frame construction type
Internal walls Steel Frame Surebuild 75mm stud construction
(Loadbearing) Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type 5 firecheck, 1 layer
Surebuild 75mm braced stud construction,
Steel Frame
discontinuous with adjoining part wall
Party Walls
Insulation Mineral wool to cavity (acoustic batts)
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type 1 over 19 plank
5. Intermediate Floor
Chipboard Grade C4, or OSB, or T&G
Single Boarding plywood: screwed down to steel joists: all
Occupancy board joints glued
Drylining Plasterboard: 12.5 Type 5 board to soffit
Grade C4 chipboard, or OSB screwed down
to steel joists: all board joints glued
Boarding
Double Floating floor (typically gypsum plank / rock
Occupancy fibre / chipboard)
Double layer plasterboard soffit on resilient
Drylining
bar
6. Roof
Standard timber trusses / cut roof, fixed to timber wall plate
Storage only Wall plate screwed to upper frame head
Steel attic trusses (lipped channels, bolted
Truss concept
joints): Warm Roof*
Steel purlins (lipped channel across gable
Habitable Purlin concept walls: timber or steel rafters over): Warm
Roof*
* Warm Roof: Rigid foil faced PIR board sheathing to steelwork:
counterbattens for tiling batten fixing
7. Services
Horizontal Pre punched slots / 40mm dia. holes
runs
Pre punched 25mm dia. holes
Vertical risers
Grommets Provided where required (floor zed only)
Studs: 25mm dia. maximum (minimum 25mm apart)
Extra holes
Sigma joint: 40mm dia. maximum
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