ᐅ Steel Frame Single-Family Home – A Recommended Alternative Construction Method?
Created on: 16 Jul 2018 16:34
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nipdizzle
Good day,
I have already searched through the forums but could not find any posts related to my topic. Perhaps I overlooked something.
My wife and I want to build a single-family house and have come across the option of steel frame construction. This method is not very common in Germany. Abroad, for example in the USA, this construction type is often used. We have already found a sponsor willing to build with us using this method. My question is: Has anyone heard of or had experience with this type of construction? Are there any negative experiences or concerns, for example regarding durability and quality (especially compared to a traditional masonry house)?
I would greatly appreciate any advice or help!
Kind regards
I have already searched through the forums but could not find any posts related to my topic. Perhaps I overlooked something.
My wife and I want to build a single-family house and have come across the option of steel frame construction. This method is not very common in Germany. Abroad, for example in the USA, this construction type is often used. We have already found a sponsor willing to build with us using this method. My question is: Has anyone heard of or had experience with this type of construction? Are there any negative experiences or concerns, for example regarding durability and quality (especially compared to a traditional masonry house)?
I would greatly appreciate any advice or help!
Kind regards
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nipdizzle16 Jul 2018 21:59@Bookstar: Could you please list the disadvantages for me? I appreciate any advice!
The new office extension at my employer’s site is built this way: concrete slabs with individual floor-to-ceiling window elements and a thick external insulation.
In concrete, you can’t just quickly cut a groove and install an outlet. In office construction, this is usually not a problem because the supply lines run under the raised floor.
In concrete, you can’t just quickly cut a groove and install an outlet. In office construction, this is usually not a problem because the supply lines run under the raised floor.
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Caspar202017 Jul 2018 08:03I looked at this website yesterday with their 3x3 m (10x10 ft) grid.
Personally, it felt to me somewhat like the charm of construction site storage containers combined with an offshore rig aesthetic. Part of the concept is that the steel structure is also visible inside the building.
The walls there were timber stud frames placed between the steel beams, insulated and covered with drywall. The ceilings were a wooden construction. The reference house dates from 2006, so before the latest energy-saving regulations were tightened.
I am also uncomfortable with this mix of materials regarding expansion and similar issues.
Personally, it felt to me somewhat like the charm of construction site storage containers combined with an offshore rig aesthetic. Part of the concept is that the steel structure is also visible inside the building.
The walls there were timber stud frames placed between the steel beams, insulated and covered with drywall. The ceilings were a wooden construction. The reference house dates from 2006, so before the latest energy-saving regulations were tightened.
I am also uncomfortable with this mix of materials regarding expansion and similar issues.
Caspar2020 schrieb:
I’m also not comfortable with this mix of materials in terms of expansion and so on That alone would be enough of a disadvantage for me—aside from the fact that I don’t see any benefit in implementing an exotic concept. If something is more popular in other climate zones, there may well be a reason for that. At least in this region, it’s rare to find experienced engineers familiar with this concept.
Caspar2020 schrieb:
Personally, it had a bit of the charm of construction site storage containers mixed with oil rig aesthetics for me. I couldn’t have put it better myself.
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Caspar202017 Jul 2018 15:02Anyone who wants to see for themselves can simply search for "Haus160pus".