General Steel Structures
The main idea behind the SSS is to obtain a more effective carrier system than conventional construction system by using lighter, stronger and cold-formed thin framed galvanized steel.
Light-gauge steel frame homes were first built in the second half of the 1950s. SSS is gaining popularity as an alternative to wood in many countries. As an example, in USA annually 300,000 and in Japan annually 150,000 SSS houses are constructed. In Australia the system has been used since the beginning of the 1950’s and annually more than 10,000 homes are built using this system. The use of high resistance zinc aluminum alloy plated steel in the 1980s advanced the development of the SSS.
The introduction of computer technology to SSS has enabled a more thorough detailing of the system as well as a faster and less error prone production process.
Light steel and truss production technology has overtaken conventional production technologies and has made notable advances in the international sector.
With its state-of-the-art component details and technology, the production and construction of SSS is easy, economical and safe. SSS has been able to meet all international regulations and standards, and has obtained the required legal approval from the local authorities.
SSS, with its computer-aided design and engineering, and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) production techniques, produces cold formed and shaped sections with error free assembly configurations. The profiles are sent to the field for montage with pre-drilled installation holes, which are designed and produced in the factory so that the installation of electrical and other components is more straightforward.
The Light-Gauge Steel Frame System has been preferred for many years by developed countries such as USA, Germany, Canada, Australia, England and Japan.