NASH constructing houses using steel-framing materials supplied by Totalspan on the institute’s existing Tradefit construction site. Events Throughout the year NASH looks for opportunities wherever it can to spread
the word about steel framing. On a regular basis factories around the country that manufacture steel framing – in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Hamilton and Stratford – host free factory tours and seminars in association with NASH. Upcoming tours are promoted on
the NASH website. There have also been visits to houses built with steel framing and numerous road shows. NASH sponsors an annual Excellence Award for members as part of Metals Week and also holds free forums for interested parties during that week. The fundamental question NASH looks to answer at these events and promotions is why choose steel? “Although wall framing is hidden from view,” says Gordon, “that framing determines the quality of a building in both the short and long term. Steel doesn’t support mould growth or rot and it won’t accommodate termites or other insects. Its stability gives it the potential to reduce cracks in claddings and linings”. Gordon explains that steel framing is a straight and stable product that won’t warp or twist because it doesn’t absorb moisture. This means fewer maintenance problems like cracked linings and sticking doors. Steel is also exceptionally strong and built for the toughest conditions. It is non-combustible
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and has been shown to have excellent earthquake resistance. Good weather tightness principles at the design stage will ensure that steel doesn’t rust. Steel framing requires no additional preservative chemicals and as it is premanufactured there’s minimal wastage, reducing the environmental impact from waste going to landfill. Steel is also 100 percent recyclable. It is a complete system, cost competitive with timber-framing and there is a good supply of steel to manufacture the framing so time delays are negligible. “We at NASH are the support in the background for our industry to keep it flowing and to advocate for the benefits of the product and the system.” NASH 0800 333 225 gm@nash.org.nz www.nashnz.org.nz
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