Light Gauge Steel Framing
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Light Gauge Steel Framing (LSF) are made up of structural wall frames and roof trusses which are manufactured from galvanized cold-formed steel sections. It is a load bearing structure and hence can be made out of higher strength and lighter GI sections.
At RECLA, we offer off-site solutions which is both cost effective and time saving as it can be completed in half the time required for conventional construction. This construction type enables a high volumetric growth in a short span of time while saving water and other endangered resources.
Advantages
Applications
Hospitals
Movie Theaters
Auditoriums
Warehouses
Distribution Centers
Showrooms
Sports Complexes
Restaurants
Offices
Service Stations
Shopping Malls
Schools
Applications
Hospitals
Movie Theatres
Auditoriums
Warehouses
Distribution Centers
Showrooms
Sports Complexes
Restaurants
Offices
Service Stations
Shopping Malls
Schools
Comparison of Brick and LSF Construction
| Brick Construction | LSF Construction |
| Quality of material varies | Uniform quality of materials |
| High transportation cost as materials are heavy | Huge savings in transportation cost as materials are 1/3rd of brick wall |
| Uneven surfaces require more plaster and reduces usable area by 25% | Straight finished surface requires less plastering and hence reduces usable area by only 15% |
| More prone to shrinkage | No shrinkage |
| Wet and slow construction which involves curing | Dry and fast construction with no curing needs |
Savings on Air Conditioning Costs
| Delta Temperature | Energy Savings | |
| 2° Temp. Reduction | 17% |
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| 3° Temp. Reduction | 23% |
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| 5° Temp. Reduction | 33% |
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| 10° Temp. Reduction | 50% |
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Savings on Floor Slabs
– A conventional floor slab requires 150mm thick concrete mix whereas, only 50mm thickness is sufficient for LSF.
– Newer deck sheets like Lewis Deck sheets have a smaller pitch than conventional deck sheets.
– Elimination of rebars as the design of deck sheet is engineered with a unique Trapezoidal design.
Savings on Foundation
| Weight Comparison of RCC vs LSF | RCC | LSF | % Saving |
| Concrete Weight in Foundation (Tons) | 420 | 296 | 29% |
| Building Weight of Structured Materials (Kg/Sqm) | 960 | 435 | 55% |
| Floor Slab Weight (Tons) | 425 | 232 | 45% |
What is Light Gauge Steel Framing?
Light gauge steel framing is made of galvanized cold-formed steel sections.
What are the advantages of Light Gauge Steel Framing?
Faster construction time, Environment friendly, Reduced maintenance, Higher tolerance are some advantages of light gauge steel framing.
What are the applications of Light Gauge Steel Framing?
Hospitals, Movie Theaters, Auditoriums, Warehouse, Showrooms, Schools, Restaurants, Offices.
