3. • Khaya Steel Frame and Roofing is a
dynamic young company which prides
itself on manufacturing and erecting high
quality light steel frame residential and
commercial buildings
– Using roll forming technology from New
Zealand (Framemaster) and proprietary CAD
software Khaya is South Africa’s first light
steel frame company to offer turnkey building
solutions to the residential market.
– From quote to completion your building
project is our building project
5. • Light steel frame building systems typically
consist of:
– Cold formed sections manufactured using high
strength, thin gauge galvanised steel sheet
– Integrated design and manufacturing facilities
– Optimally designed to provide required structural
strength
– Used for roof trusses and walling systems
6. • Light steel frame has been used for
decades and is growing in popularity
worldwide, especially in the US, UK and
Australia
7. What does it offer?
• It Offers:
Improved quality (e.g. finishes)
16. Other factors that make LSF
preferable to conventional building
methods
• It’s tried and tested
– In the US, Europe and Australasia light steel
frame solutions have been used for decades.
– The building codes have been adapted from
Australian code due to similar environmental
and climatic conditions.
– The code has been accepted by the NHBRC
technology committee
17. Other factors that make LSF
preferable to conventional building
methods
• It accommodates imperfect foundation
conditions
– Many potential building sites in SA pose serious
problems for conventional foundations
– Due to a much lower mass and lower gravity loads
(up to 90%) LSFB requires less material use in
foundations creating saving of up to 20%
– LSFB also lends itself to posts with bearers and pad
and pier footing foundations which are perfect for
sloping sites
18. Other factors that make LSF
preferable to conventional building
methods
• High Quality
– LSFB complies to the rational design requirements of
the NBR
– Structurally sound as each structure is signed off by
an engineer
– Only quality certified materials are used
– Frames are assembled under factory conditions
– Industry association (SASFA) – quality watchdog
19. Other factors that make LSF
preferable to conventional building
methods
• It’s superior to brick and mortar
– Thermal insulation is superior to double skin brick wall making
LSFB perfectly aligned with energy conservation initiatives and
goals
– Easy installation of services
– Durability - The steel is predicted to have a lifespan greater than
100 years
– Flexibility of building enables building in stages and easy, cost
effective alterations
– Due to wall thicknesses an additional 4% of floor space is gained
– It’s fast – Due to reduced wet work (cement, plaster etc) and
factory produced panels LSFB’s are erected in considerably less
time. This translates to earlier occupation
20. In closing
• South Africa suffers from a huge shortfall of cost
effective, energy efficient housing
• LSFB is an answer to these problems
• Khaya Steel Framing and Roofing undertakes to
help restore dignity, security and pride to those
in need of more than just shelter, and quality
appreciation to those in a position to afford
luxurious residential homes
21. Khaya Steel Framing and Roofing
would like to thank you for taking
the time to view this presentation
• Please feel free to contact one of the Directors
for further information
– Alison Ray -- 082 371 7198
– Sean Rodgers -- 082 335 3712
– Office -- 013 246 2945
– Fax -- 013 692 8676 / 086 697 0672
– Email khayasteel@mweb.co.za
