Technologies
The technologies and services we use that make us great!
SFL FLOORING SYSTEM
3MT DESIGN AND DETAIL
3MT Solutions is a South Australian firm that specialise in steel-frame residential design and documentation. The steel frame detailing division has become synonymous with precision and quality. Our reputation to push the boundaries of light gauge steel frame design has allowed us to be involved in residential and commercial projects both locally and nationally.
FRAMECAD SYSTEM
Steel framing is at the heart of FRAMECAD’s solutions. An industry-proven…
Steel has several key benefits of other construction materials including:
Faster build time – up to 30% faster than traditional building methods.
Greater design flexibility. Suitable for low cost housing, two storey homes, modular homes and multi-storey commercial buildings.
Enduring strength: Steel won’t rot and is not subject to attack by termites or other pests.
Straight and true: Steel framing remains straight at all times, unlike timber which can twist or warp.
Cost savings: In most cases, using light gauge steel framing means the amount of concrete used in the foundations can be reduced and there is less excavation required for the foundations.
Environmentally friendly: All by-products from steel construction are reused and the steel can be recycled.
FRAMECAD manufacturing facilities, systems, products and services are certified by the International Code Council. The ICC is a worldwide association that establishes codes for building safety and sustainability.
TRUECORE STEEL
Framing made from TRUECORE® steel
TRUECORE® steel delivers very real benefits for builders, designers and homeowners alike.
Termite proof
Wall and roof framing made from TRUECORE® steel is 100 per cent termite and borer proof. Because of this, the frames don’t require additional chemical treatments to protect them from pest attack.
TRUECORE® steel is also non-combustible, so its use significantly reduces the amount of flammable material in a home.
The strength of steel
A home with a \\\’heart\\\’ of steel is designed to stand the test of time.
The inherent strength and durability of TRUECORE® steel provides structural integrity in all types of environments and conditions – from Australia’s cyclone-prone north to the cold climate regions of the south; in bushland, where fire is an ever present threat, and on the coast.
Backed by a 50 year BlueScope Steel warranty*, TRUECORE® steel provides homeowners with the peace of mind of knowing their most valuable asset is protected by the strength or steel.
* Conditions apply, see our warranty page for more information.
TRUECORE® steel – Planning your Family’s future
Straight and true
Wall and roof frames made from TRUECORE® steel are precision engineered to be dimensionally accurate.
They won\\\’t shrink, twist or warp, reducing the likelihood of problems such as cracking cornices, jamming doors, sticking windows or wavy rooflines.
A healthier home
Because it requires no additional chemical treatments, steel framing is recognised both here and overseas as a healthy home alternative for people suffering from asthma.
Design flexibility
Steel framing encourages home designers to think outside the square and make the most of available space.
It lends itself perfectly to innovative designs and non-conventional roof lines, helping to create distinctive, highly individualised homes.
In particular, the high strength-to-weight ratio of steel roof framing allows for longer spans, creating larger, more open living areas. And because it\\\’s steel, it measures up against increasingly stringent building and fire regulations.
Planning your new home
Treading lightly on the earth
Steel framing made from TRUECORE® steel delivers a range of environmental benefits, both immediate and long term.
The relative light weight of steel framing, combined with its design versatility and flexibility, means a steel-framed house can be built with minimal site impact.
Quite literally, it \\\’touches the earth lightly\\\’.
This is especially apparent on sloping and difficult sites where it can be used in conjunction with suspended flooring systems, reducing the need to cut into the site and thus leaving a much smaller imprint.
And because steel frames are fabricated off-site to exact specifications, there is minimal cutting and wastage onsite – making for a cleaner building environment.
A recyclable material
Steel is one of the most recycled materials on the planet.
Not only is TRUECORE® steel 100 per cent recyclable, it is made with a component of recycled steel.