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The FRAMECAD TeamMar 7, 2017 2:12:48 PM1 min read

Why Cold Formed Steel Construction is growing in South Africa

Light Gauge Steel framing in South Africa

Cold-formed steel framing (CFS) also known as Light Gauge Steel framing is allowing South Africa to build more quickly and for less to address the nation’s housing shortage.

 “South Africa is having success with CFS systems,” said Don Allen, P.E., Director of Engineering at Super Stud Building Products, Inc.

Cold Formed Steel Construction growing in South Africa

South Africa’s backlog in housing and resulting need for rapid development make CFS framing extremely well suited for the region, according to Allen. “The frame of an affordable light-steel frame house can be made in hours in the factory. It’s transported to site and erected,” Allen said. “The entire house can be completed in a couple of weeks with very little waste.”

Buildsteel examines all the advantages offered by CFS in South Africa in its article: "How South Africa is Succeeding with Cold-Formed Steel Framing".

Discover how FRAMECAD and its fully integrated end to end Design and Build System can help you to:

  • Achieve cost savings of 20 percent
  • Use light weight CFS
  • Build all type of buildings including 3 stories building and more

Talk to a FRAMECAD CFS today to successfully develop your building project in South Africa or elsewhere.

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