Low-rise apartments
Light gauge framing made from TRUECORE® steel offers an efficient and repeatable structural solution for low-rise apartments.
Why framing made from TRUECORE® steel is ideal
The Australian construction industry is continually adapting to address challenges such as global material shortages, increasing labour costs, affordable housing shortages and a rapidly changing climate.
Prefabricated and precision engineered
House frames made from TRUECORE® steel may be prefabricated in a controlled environment and installed on-site quickly and efficiently, reducing the need for on-site re-works due to inaccuracies. Framing made from TRUECORE® steel won’t catch fire, making it ideal for structural applications between one and three levels.
Easy handling and reduced steel waste on-site
The high strength-to-weight ratio of framing made from TRUECORE® steel makes it easy and light to manage even on constrained or tight sites. Light gauge steel framing that is prefabricated offsite also helps keep on-site steel waste to an absolute minimum. Additionally, steel is 100% recyclable.
3D design and engineering software
Offering true design flexibility and the capability to support straight walls or graduated curves, framing made from TRUECORE® steel can be engineered with the use of 3D design software and fabrication machinery. Designs can be “previewed” in 3D to ensure the architect’s vision can be accurately realised.
Read why low-rise apartment builders are choosing TRUECORE® steel
“The graduation of the framing made from TRUECORE® steel was modelled in precise detail to achieve the visual aspiration of the curved balustrade wrapping around the building.”
Discover how low-rise apartment projects are finding success
Read the following case studies to find out how project teams are taking advantage of framing made from TRUECORE® steel for their low-rise apartment projects.
Read how Map Architecture worked with Verve Constructions and fabricator Dynamic Steel Frame to realise their common vision.
Read how One Construction Group halved their erection process by using prefabricated framing made from TRUECORE® steel.
Read how using frames made from TRUECORE® steel, resulted in significant savings in on-site labour construction costs.
Technical resources and brochures
Explore our technical resources, brochures and case studies to learn more about TRUECORE® steel and how to get the most from it on your next project.
