Telling Architectural is at the forefront of the development of lightweight steel framing systems primarily for new building but also in remodelling. The demands of the industry for creative architecture, thermal performance, speed and versatility, increasingly lead to high tech design and close cooperation with the building team.

Performance Criteria

Weight is an ever important factor. The systems will generally be less that 80kg/m2.

Speed and Versatility

Lightweight steel framing enables the structure to be made watertight within days of the frame construction. The framing can be used in traditional construction with the steel frame acting a restraint system for stone or brick. By this process the external façade can be removed from the critical path of the program.

Cost

There remains the perception that masonry is cheaper than lightweight steel framing, but when site time, scaffolding, hoisting weather delays and pressures upon trade skills are calculated, there is little difference.

Re-modelling

For re-modelling of buildings, to renew or replace the previous windows or structural glazing, the lightweight steel framing provides a robust substrate for Argeton overcladding. System built structures from the 60s and 70s are being extensively refurbished and given an extended fifty years of life. Even structures built from high alumina cement can be refurbished confidently in the knowledge that degradation is minimal upon a structure that will be warm and dry for the remainder of its days.

Loads and Fixings

Advancements in the fixings industry have enabled the systems too be designed to withstand the highest of wind loads and to provide support to interfacing elements of glazing and cladding Click here to see installation process