Structural framing

Structural steel framing systems

Supply and structural installation of light gauge steel framing (SFS) for external envelopes and internal structural walls. Infill, oversail and continuous configurations delivered to the tolerances the cladding package depends on.

External and internal SFS

We supply and structurally install axial load bearing, structural infill and continuous light gauge steel framing systems. Sections are set out from the structural engineer's drawings and installed with deflection heads, bracing and fixings to the manufacturer's engineered design.

Rapid envelope solutions

SFS gets a building weathertight fast. We provide high tolerance external structural backings engineered to carry external cladding, masonry ties or weather defence boarding, so the envelope trades that follow us can start on a true, plumb frame without remedial work.

One subcontractor from frame to finish

Because we also install the internal partitions, ceilings and finishes, the SFS package is coordinated with everything that lands on it. One accountable trade from the slab edge to the paint ready wall.

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SFS infill panel with framed opening, elevationPP/SFS/02

What the package includes

  • Infill SFS. Panels between structural floors.
  • Oversail & continuous. Framing passing the slab edge.
  • Cladding backing. Sheathing boards and breather membranes.
  • Framed openings. Headers, sills and cripple studs to design.
  • Masonry tie backing. High tolerance frames for brick and block skins.
  • Supply & install. Material, labour and engineered design coordination.

Typical specification data

Indicative. Every frame is installed to the project specific engineered design.

SystemsMetsec and equivalent light gauge steel framing configurations, Knauf external systems
ConfigurationsAxial, structural infill, oversail and continuous framing
ApplicationsExternal envelope backing for cladding, masonry ties and weather defence boarding; internal structural walls
InterfacesDeflection heads, bracing, framed openings, sheathing board and membranes
WarrantyManufacturer system warranty on engineered configurations

Pricing an SFS package?

Send the engineer's drawings and BOQ to the estimating desk.