WARRANTIES
There are generally two types of warranty available to BlueScope™ Steel customers. Material Warranties cover the materials (such as COLORBOND® steel) that certain steel products are made from. Performance Warranties are offered by some manufacturers of end products, to assure users they will perform as expected when installed. (You should talk to your supplier about details of any Performance Warranties they may offer).
Material Warranties are available against corrosion, to perforation by weathering in the natural elements; and for COLORBOND® steel, also against flake and peel. For more details, such as whether a warranty is available for your desired application, the applicable terms and conditions or how to apply for the warranties, please talk to your supplier or go to our relevant product section of this website.
Why Should I Build With Steel?
Steel is the product to use in house framing to help protect the long-term investment of the home owner. It is lightweight and strong, won't burn, is termite and borer proof and won't shrink, warp or twist - so the structure is maintained for future generations of your family.
Built To Last
Besteel House and Light Industrial Building Framing is manufactured from the highest standard of BlueScope™ TRUECORE™ Steel. The frames do not rust, absorb moisture, dry out, rot, twist, expand or shrink out of shape, and cannot burn. This increase in durability coupled with the 50 year warranty* results in fewer call backs and a very high standard quality of finish.
* Warranty available on application. For full terms and conditions and to determine eligibility of your building see www.truecore.com.au or call BlueScope™ Steel Direct on 1800 022 999
On-going savings can include
• Savings on termite spraying;
• Avoiding redecorating costs resulting from cornice cracking and nail popping;
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Less periodical structural maintenance costs to the building;
• Possibly Lower Insurance Premiums; for more information click here (Q 14 FAQ's).
STEEL
Less periodical structural maintenance costs to the building; Steel is impervious to termite attack and qualifies as a termite resistant material under the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The BCA states that if you build with a steel frame, you do not have to install physical or chemical barriers. The reality is that steel framing provides in-built structural protection for home owners and builders. (Termites cannot eat steel). Interest in steel framing to avoid the danger of termites attacking the structure of a home has escalated since the ban on organochlorine soil treatments from July 1995.
General advice only: Spraying is advisable to help deter attack on other materials used within the structure that are susceptible to Termites; damage is not always obvious until it's too late.
BESTEEL Frames Recommend regular inspections by qualified proffesionals of all skirting boards, architraves, gyprocking and any wood articles or furniture, as these may not be immune to Termite attack.
For more information click here (Includes detailed Fire Safety tips).
FIRE SAFETY
No home can be completely fire safe but there are a number of steps you can take to plan
for a house which has a high resistance to fire. Your choice of building materials is one way to improve your chances of establishing a fire-resistant home. This can influence how quickly and how seriously your house is affected by a fire, and whether your home could be repaired or would need to be completely rebuilt.
• Building materials for a high fire-resistant home
CSIRO, Division of Building Research, Victoria, produced a paper1 outlining the features of a high fire resistant house. Major considerations include:
• steel wall frames, with gypsum board linings* for further protection;
• concrete slab floor;
• the elimination of timber** in the roof;
• brick veneer external cladding.
*Although steel is not combustible, it will eventually lose strength at temperatures in the 400-500 degrees Celsius range. Gypsum linings with reliable resistance to fire will protect the steel frame.
**The elimination of timber in the roof is a most important feature because, when a roof catches fire, the burning rafters fall down the space between the walls, which acts as a chimney, producing an intense local fire. (White pine ignites at 280°C)
• Steel frames top CSIRO recommended list
Information sources;
Paper 1 Proposals for a frame house with high resistance to fire, from CSIRO's
Building Materials and Equipment, Vol 16. No 6. pp 35 -37
SA Metropolitan Fire Services; CSIRO Division of Building Research;
Standards Association of Australia
Delaney Kelly Golding Pty Ltd
SBS International Pty Ltd
Building Code of Australia (BCA); Australian Environmental Pest
Managers Association (AEPMA) South Australian Housing Code
Simple, Easy & Efficient to Erect
Pre-fabrication and modern fixing techniques make construction simple. The lightweight construction allows easy handling on site, while the inherent strength of Besteel Frames eliminates the requirement of cyclone rods in the construction process. All components are clearly identified to ensure correct erection sequence, with pre-punched service holes for entry of all your plumbing and electrical needs.
Why Won't a Frame Made From TRUECORE Rust?
Frames made from TRUECORE® steel have a protective zinc/aluminium coating. Used in roofing applications where it is exposed to the elements it has excellent durability, so, in the less exposed internal building frame it gives longer service when installed to specification. At drill holes and cut edges, the galvanic action of the coating protects the exposed steel edge against corrosion, along with Nylon Grommets for protection in electrical and plumbing service holes.
Will the house framing system I choose be approved by Councils & Lending authorities?
Yes - Your supplier/fabricator can provide Engineers details of compliance to satisfy authorities requirements!
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