Selection lightweight steel roof

Selection lightweight steel roof is the process of building a house began to enter the stage of the roof, then you need to choose the right material.

There are many choices of materials for roof construction. One of them, mild steel. This material started much used because, relatively cheaper, lighter, and more durable. Now the problem, the building materials market, there are various types of materials, brands, and prices of materials for this roof truss. Then had to choose which one?

Before buying, consumers need to be more thorough. Careful in identifying the materials and systems lightweight steel roof truss as a whole, not just an offer from suppliers or contractors. To understand the lightweight steel roof truss, we must understand first that this product is a product structure that supports roof loads, wind, and life under the roof later.

When choosing, there are four main components in lightweight steel roof truss to your attention:

Strength of steel. Steel materials have different levels of power. At present it is best to have a mild steel specification G550 or 550 Mpa melting voltage. This material is different from conventional steel, which has a melting voltage 300 Mpa (G300). But because the nature of the steel is corroded, the steel must also be given protection against corrosion. There are two types of protection; galvanize or coatings made of zinc, and zincalume made from a mixture of zinc, aluminum and silicon.

Pay attention to the design and structural calculations. There are several types of providers lightweight steel roof truss. Many well-known producers who use special software to create a design of the roof truss design and calculate the level of strength. Some other manufacturers do not use the software. Software is believed to be able to calculate the power level of the framework in more detail. In fact, the software can simulates the future burden of the roof truss. This software, among others produced detailed working drawings showing dimensions of the framework, the connection type and number of screws at each connection.

Installation and assembly of light steel frame. You need to ensure that the installer is not by any handyman. Convince yourself that the installer is a steel roof truss has a pair of worthy certificate. That way you get a guarantee that the design of the correct image to be ready to be installed correctly as well.

Periodic supervision of the supervisors who had been appointed by fabricator and the brand owners.
After it had been complete, do not forget your request letter and the installation of the product warranty.