Why Steel is Used in Our System

Termite Proof

As the Force 10 Floor, Wall and Roof Truss Systems is made from steel, it is 100 per cent termite and borer proof and as such these frames do not require additional chemical treatments to protect them from pest attack. Steel is also non-combustible, so its use significantly reduces the amount of flammable material in a home.

The Strength of Steel

A home with a 'heart' of steel is desinged to stand the test of time. The inherent strength and durability of steel provides structural integrity in all types of environments and conditions.

Straight and True

Wall panel and roof frames made for the Force 10 Engineered Building System from steel are precision engineered to be dimensionally accurate. They won't shrink, twist or warp, reducing the likelyhood of problems such as cracking cornices, jamming doors, sticking windows or wavy rooflines.

A Healthier Home

Because it requires no additional chemical treatments, the use of steel as the base framing is recognised both in Australia and overseas as a healthy home alternative for people suffering from asthma.

Design Flexibility

Steel lends itself perfectly to innovative designs and non-conventional roof lines, helping create distinctive, highly individualised homes. In particular, the high strength-to-weight ratio of steel roof framing allows for longer spans, creating larger, more open living areas. And because it's steel, it measures up against increasingly stringent building and fire regulations.

A Recyclable Material

Steel is one of the most recycled materials on the planet. Steel is 100% recyclable, and approximately 60% if all steel use in Australia has been produced from recycled scrap.