What is Metsec framing?

What is Metsec framing?

Metsec Steel Framing Solution (SFS) is a fast track steel stud panel framing system which is fixed as infill between the primary structural frame and provides a carrier for insulation, exterior cladding and interior boarding.

What is Metsec walling?

The Metsec SFS high bay walling is lightweight separating walls up to 20m high, used internally to provide high separating walls for factory units or atriums.

What is Metsec made of?

The frame comprises steel columns and horizontal beams, constructed in the form of a grid, with the purpose of supporting the building to which it is attached.

Is Metsec fire rated?

Metsec Z and C-section side rail systems, combined with the appropriate fire resistant wall cladding system, have performed satisfactorily in fire tests up to 4 hours duration. However, if the rail system is suspended from this beam, it then forms part of the rail system and requires fire protection.

Is Metsec Galvanised?

Metsec offers Z600 galvanised steel section as part of its Steel Framing Systems. “Z600 steel is easily incorporated within the manufacturing process for a project and does away with the need for messy and time-consuming secondary surface treatments.

What is a SFS system?

Steel framing systems (SFS, for short) are modern structural systems which are designed for the easy, fast construction of modern framed buildings. SFS systems are proving an increasingly popular choice in modern buildings, compared to other construction materials.

What is an SFS system?

Is SFS structural?

SFS is a component-supply, structural, stud façade system which is extremely versatile and can be used to provide solutions to many different types of building construction, from external wall infill panels to internal high bay separating walls and continuous superstructure solutions.

Is Metsec galvanised?

Is Metsec a SFS?

Here at voestalpine Metsec plc we developed and now lead the market when it comes to SFS light gauge galvanised steel structural framing systems. Metsec SFS systems are suitable for a wide range of applications in the vast majority of construction sectors.

What is a steel purlin?

A metal purlin is a lightweight, horizontal beam or bar that is used for structural support in roofing. Purlins are a key component to the secondary frame of commercial, residential and industrial metal buildings. When used with roofing, metal purlins support the weight of the roof decking.

Is SFS Galvanised?

The use and application of Steel Framing Systems (SFS) has seen a marked rise in modern construction in recent years. This lightweight, galvanised and cold rolled system has many benefits over more traditional walling systems including speed of construction and cost effectiveness.

What is Metsec steel framing?

Metsec Steel Framing is extremely versatile and it can be used to provide solutions to many different types of building construction. Metsec Framing can provide a variety of value engineering solutions from external wall infill panels to internal high bay separating walls to complete superstructure load bearing solutions.

Who are metmetsec plc?

Metsec PLC manufacturers a comprehensive range of cold rolled steel profiles for both the construction and manufacturing industry. The company was established in 1932 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Austrian steel manufacturer, VOEST ALPINE STAHL AG.

Is Metsec plc open during covid-19 Lockdown?

COVID-19 UPDATE: Please note during the second lockdown in November, voestalpine Metsec plc is open and fully operational. Metsec’s Purlins Division is the UK’s largest designer and manufacturer of light gauge galvanised steel purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor systems.

What is the best way to support cladding panels?

For economy, it is recommended that Metsec horizontal cladding supports with riveted end cleats are used as vertical supports to the horizontal cladding panels. Joints in panels may require a wider flange for fixing purposes which can be provided by using a Metsec panel joint rail.