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| Phizon Steel Portal Frame The Phizon Steel Portal Frame System is focused on providing premium built homes distinguished by its extraordinary build techniques delivering superior quality. Our relentless quest for improvement translates into exceptionally built homes that are second to none. The Steel Portal Frame System consists of Lite weight Phizon concrete panels built in with a steel portal frame. They are designed to permit reliable and high quality fast-track construction. Structures built with steel portal frame are more durable and can be engineered to withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, and tornadoes. Your main benefit using our Steel Portal Frame System is homes built to an extremely high level of precision at a cost effective price. People can not believe the quality we can deliver at the price we offer. Why recommend the steel portal frame? Steel portal framing is widely promoted for a number of reasons, not least of which is a perceived environmental advantage over wood. But steel framing has gained prominence so quickly primarily because it offers price stability. Builders and contractors with experience in commercial buildings are usually already comfortable with steel-framed partition walls, so the switch is quite easy. A house frame made of steel cannot be surpassed for quality. It represents value for money and brings peace of mind. People said that the cost and time benefits of erecting a steel structure are negated by the increased labour cost of finish work on steel rather than wood. Comparing the two is like comparing a Yugo with a Caddy. If they were close in cost everybody would pay a little more to have a Caddy. One disadvantage of these wood-clad panels is that they don't provide any thermal mass as part of their composition. Also, they are far from being fireproof and can be quite toxic if they do burn. Another possible problem is with insects or rodents nesting in the insulation. Steel is termite, borer and dry rot proof, which means that these pests cannot attack and destroy the structure of your home, meaning inherent insect resistance is a big plus in termite-prone areas. Water tightness has been a big focus recently created by the leaky home syndrome that has plagued many houses in NZ. Traditional timber homes have exhibited it’s weakness with wood rotting due to it extended exposure to water. If the problem is not picked up early, the home’s structural integrity can be compromised creating major headaches to the home owner. Steel frames answer this problem where steel does not degrade in contact with water. There are other reasons that steel framing is attractive citing quality control as a key factor. Steel is manufactured to exacting specifications, without any of the twisting, warping, and other defects that can plague framing lumber. This is made possible by the very high strength-to-weight ratio which also eliminates any shrinking that could spell disaster in the later years of a houses life cycle. A steel frame permits complete freedom in floor layout and architectural style. It facilitates construction of energy-efficient dwellings. And because it is straight and true, makes it easy to achieve a first class interior finish. Because a steel frame's dimensions are stable, walls, ceilings and roofs are free from ripples or bumps, nail-pops do not occur in plasterboard walls, and there are no shrinkage problems with intermediate floor joists. Door and window frames do not distort, eliminating jamming. Steel framing has a Memory meaning that in an earthquake it will flex but retake its original shape. Finally steel frame homes are gaining a strong following in the world, renowned for their safe and sturdy feature. Previously unattainable to most homeowners we now provide customer the ability to own quality Phizon built homes at a reasonable price. Steel Portal Frame System Benefits - For Everyone The Homeowner Energy Efficient Ideal for locations that experiences extreme conditions, whether it be hot or cold climates. Our Steel Portal Frame Systems have excellent in-built insulation properties that make it more cost effective for the homeowner. A Healthier Home Our ultimate Steel Portal Frame System eliminates many nuisances experienced by other types of homes like moisture, mildew, mold, leakage, rot, ultra-violet radiation, and sick—building syndrome. Our Steel Portal Frame System also does not harbour termites, insects and pests. Stability Phizon construction gives you a solid, structural concrete wall. Where the wall density reached is 600kg/ m3 compression strength increases to 8-9 Mpa. Phizon system provides the best resistance to hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes (8—9 degree) and typhoons. Peaceful and Quiet Phizon system homeowners always say how unbelievably quiet their new house is, compared with old timber build home. Due to our outstanding sound insulation qualities, this accommodates a peaceful and comfortable living condition. This allows you to have your own heaven on earth. Fire-resistant Phizon panel itself is extremely fire resistant. The steel frames do not burn unlike wood and combining this with our panel products, we can definitely say your house is truly fire resistant. Waterproof The structure leaves the cavity to enable the material to breathe. It is vapor permeable, enabling atmospheric equilibrium to be maintained, but is, unlike standard concrete, impervious to water. As our system uses a steel portal frame construction, there are no degradable components unlike timber frames. Resistant high wind well suited for construction in high wind zone areas where you have that peace of mind the house will not blow over. Environmentally friendly By minimizing the number of different building products involved in construction, this reduces the amount of waste generated on the construction site, and this also lowers energy requirements for heating and cooling. Steel framing are fully recyclable (100%). Phizon system does not deplete forestry products. (big concern where the world’s demand on timber has been a voracious one) Longevity & Lower Maintenance Costs Our steel portal frame lasts the life of the house, with little maintenance required. Excellent Thermal Modified expanded polystyrene core meets all thermal requirements in home construction. This means you do not have to install separate insulation products thus providing a simpler design safer design and delivering unprecedented cost savings. Economic Our ultimate Steel Portal Frame System also delivers proven savings in design, labour and finishing costs. Our houses are erected at a fraction of the time required to install a traditional home. These savings are passed onto you the home owner. Greater choice of Structural Design Our ultimate Steel Portal Frame System means more complicated house designs can be offered, enabling innovative unique designs normally limited by timber frame homes. Roof Roof panels interlock into the portal frame system creating a single unit tight seal for the home owner. Ease of installation provides cost savings. Excellent shield to absorb ultra violet rays so the product will never degrade from harsh weather conditions. Excellent thermal insulation can keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. Insurance Certain insurance companies recognize the strength and durability of steel frame homes so you will qualify for a discount on such structures. Give your insurance company a call for more information The Builder Fast To Learn Although it looks new and different, any builders with construction experience can quickly get up to speed with the Phizon system. Once the team has practiced, each Phizon build home system requires less skilled labour and less total labour than a wood-framed home. Also Phizon panel are very lightweight, so the team stay fresh throughout the day. Easy To Use Phizon system is user friendly to the sub-contractors who come after the walls are made. Since holes, chases and rectangles are easily cut by saw, the fastening of wall is just as fast and easy. And mid-course corrections, such as moving an opening, are no big deal – just saw it out and re-form. It’s not more difficult to make changes to an Phizon system wall – it’s just different. Labour savings Phizon panels unlike other panel products are much lighter so requiring less effort to lift and maneuver. Handling and installation requires little equipment and reduces manpower thus delivering time and cost savings. Satisfaction of building better Many builders that realize the value of the Phizon system become loyal advocates. They want the satisfaction of knowing that they are doing their part in building the absolute best structure for their customers Less probability of foundation problems Less weight results in less movement and the higher strength provides the structure solid construction to ensure longevity of the foundation and potentially cost less than conventional foundations The Architect Design flexibility Phizon Steel Portal Frame Systems are renown by architects for being versatile and ease of usability. Imagination is the only limitation as to what you would like create for any style of home. Our system incorporates the most sophisticated architectural requirements and offers modern designs and lowest prices. The panels can easily be cut for plumbing and electrical lines, and shaped to accommodate any conditions and house designs. Interior wall panels are easily attached, while all popular exterior sidings are accepted, from panel and lap siding to brick, stone, stucco, or can be custom-made that have the look of real stone, celature or wood Green Building Phizon homes provide a healthy indoor environment as nothing held within in an Phizon wall is toxic. Our panels do not emit any toxic fumes so the customer have piece of mind their house is clean and green as the measurement of the air contents of actual Phizon houses shows an almost complete absence of any emissions. Larger open areas As the Phizon panel internal walls do away with internal load bearing walls, larger rooms and open areas can be constructed without limitations. The Slender walls & flooring panels provide space saving qualities and excellent sound proofing not experienced by other building products. Cost effective Phizon Steel Portal Frame System uses considerably less product types to complete the construction of a home, making them high quality cost effective homes. |
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