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Why steel framing

Light gauge steel (LGS) framing replaces timber wall frames, floor joists and roof trusses with roll-formed steel sections. Here is why builders are switching, and why we roll-form our own.

Straight, true and light

Steel does not warp, twist or shrink. Walls stay plumb, doors keep closing, and the frame weighs around a third of timber.

Termite proof

Termites cannot eat steel. No chemical barriers, no inspections, no hidden damage.

Non-combustible

Steel does not burn. It suits bushfire-prone (BAL) sites and reduces fire load in the structure.

30-year structural warranty

Frames are made from BlueScope TrueCore steel, and carry a 30-year structural warranty.

Faster on site

Frames arrive pre-punched and labelled, screwed together to the drawings. Less site labour, less waste, tighter programme.

Engineered to the millimetre

Every frame is detailed in FrameCAD and roll-formed to the design. What the engineer drew is what turns up.

Dimensionally stable

No moisture movement means fewer cracks in plaster and fewer call-backs after handover.

100% recyclable

Offcuts and end-of-life frames go back into steel production. Nothing to landfill.

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Ramco Steel is a proudly Australian owned company that thrives on its commitment to excellence.

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Chelsea Heights VIC 3196

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