The use of light gauge steel in construction projects is becoming a popular choice for construction firms due to its sustainability and efficiency. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle – the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. The steel sections used are called cold formed sections, meaning that the sections are formed, or given shape at room temperature.
As with wood frame construction projects a frame of steel members is first constructed, and then clad with dry sheeting on both sides to form a load bearing wall. Construction with steel follows the platform frame system of house building. Connections between members are made with self tapping self drilling screws.
Construction contractors will usually pre-punched sections – sections with factory-made holes in them – so that wires and plumbing can be easily passed through the walls. The gaps between members are filled with insulation. This form of construction can also be used for non-structural framing such as interior partitions or external cladding.
The External light gauge steel Wall panels used in the fulling insulated light gauge structural system this system are insulated in the factory, using closed sell insulation; the thickness of the insulation can be changed to increase or decrease the U Values as necessary.
The advantages of the Horizon Offsite External light gauge steel wall panel is that it can also achieve various air thigh values. Cavity closer and specific grounds can be fitted to the Horizon Offsite External light gauge steel wall panel depending on the external finish to the building. This process creates a fully factory insulated external wall panel, with all the benefits of being constructed within a controlled environment thereby keeping control of output standards.
The Horizon Offsite infill panel system can be used to fit between columns and beam in both hot rolled steel buildings and concrete buildings, it can be designed to sit inside the structure or designed as an out fill panel.
The Horizon Offsite floor is constructed by using single lattice floor joists or C Section joists, factory manufactured floor panel cassettes or composite concrete floor deck. During the project assessment stage Horizon Offsite will recommend to the client what type of flooring system can be used taking all into consideration. If the composite concrete floor deck is used then the thickness will be 160mm complying with fire and sound requirements.
All of this ensures a fast, efficient and cost efficient system for your construction project. Contact us for any further details at info@horizonos.ie, or to discuss your project.
The design and engineering of all our projects are
We cater and supply to the Irish, UK and European markets
The design and engineering of all our projects are inhouse in our state of the art facilities in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Our facility has the capacity to produce 300,000 square meters of Light Gauge Steel Product per annum based on one 8 hour shift. This is equivalent to 2,000 standard Residential units per annum.
We cater and supply to the Irish, UK and European markets
Unit A, Cahir Business Park,
Caherabbey Lower, Cahir,
Co. Tipperary, E21 TF89, Ireland
Unit A, Cahir Business Park,
Caherabbey Lower, Cahir,
Co. Tipperary, E21 TF89, Ireland
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