STEEL SUPPLY
Xtra Space design, manufacture and supply light gauge steel frame components, frames and structures for the construction industry. We operate in all areas of the construction sector ranging from where clients require stock lengths and components to the multi-story, pre-designed, engineered and fully assembled end of the market.
Basic materials are formed from the galvanised coil into the necessary straight sections that are then either shipped in their raw state, or undergo further modifications to be incorporated into framed products with dimples, drill holes, service gaps etc.
Our expertise spans various sectors within construction, catering to demands ranging from simple garden room projects to comprehensive solutions for multi-story buildings that are pre-designed, engineered, and delivered panelised and ready for construction.
DESIGN
Our in-house designers and structural engineers utilise FRAMECAD software to design the appropriate and most efficient building structures for all projects.
MANUFACTURE
Once the design is approved, it is transferred directly to our FRAMECAD machine, ensuring absolute accuracy from design to manufacturing.
DESIGN
Additional insulation and other materials can be installed at this time. Each panel receives a unique panel assembly number ready to be installed on-site.
INSTALL
We can either send out our panelised frames with detailed assembly instructions, or send a team of experts to install the entire frame for you.
OUR LGS SERVICES
GARDEN ROOMS
We offer a range of pre-designed 'off the shelf' garden room frames or completely bespoke designs to cater for all requirements.
1-STOREY EXTENSIONS
1-storey extensions are incredibly popular when increasing the size of a home. We have 'off the shelf' or bespoke options.
2-STOREY EXTENSIONS
If the aim is to considerably increase the living space inside a home, then our bespoke 2-storey extensions are the answer.
LOFT CONVERSIONS
An alternative to a traditional extension is the loft conversion. Usually increasing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
WHY LIGHT GAUGE STEEL?
Light gauge steel framing systems (LGS) are structural frames made using cold formed steel. LGS can be used for residential, light commercial, and light industrial applications. LGS offers much more versatility than wood or concrete frames because they can be used to create a wide range of different structures, including load bearing frames.
LGS is ultra-lightweight compared to other materials like lumber or concrete. LGS is perfect for applications that require less structural support and can be attached directly into the light gauge steel framing system. This ultra-lightweight makes LGS structures much easier to move around and install.
Highly Versatile
Light gauge steel framing systems can be used for a wide variety of different applications. They are easy to install in residential, light commercial, and light industrial buildings. Steel can be formed into any shape that you need, so light gauge steel framing suppliers can create custom products to meet the specific needs of your project.
Increased Construction Speed
As LSF systems are lightweight, they can be installed quickly. By utilising LSF systems within your construction projects, you can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a project by as much as 30%. The installation process is also a lot easier due to LSFs not requiring the use of specialist tools or heavy equipment.
Sustainable
LSF is an excellent choice for green construction projects. Steel is the most recycled material in the world and light gauge steel frames can be reused again and again without having any negative effects on the environment. In recent years, the steel industry has been making changes to reduce CO2 emissions during the manufacturing and recycling process; making light gauge steel the ideal, eco-friendly manufacturing.
High-Quality and Durability
If LSF is installed correctly, it can last for decades without any problems. Light gauge steel is superior to wood in terms of longevity and light gauge steel frames are also easier to maintain between projects. It’s also completely resistant to pests and can easily withstand harsh weather conditions over long periods of time. The reliability of light gauge steel framing is monitored and improved by the Light Steel Frame Association.
Reduced Site Constraints
LSF is also perfect for reducing site constraints. This is because the manufacturing and fabrication process takes place off-site, within a factory setting. Not only does this allow you to monitor, control and minimise energy use and pollution such as dust and noise, but you'll also be able to reduce the number of visits to the site, reducing the amount of time a construction project takes to complete. Additionally, due to there being no prep work required to put LSF together on-site, you will be able to save time, which in turn, will save you money.
20%-40% faster construction compared to traditional building methods. Less dependent on 'wet-trade' labour resource.
Accuracy and precision of up to 1mm per structural storey height, negates need for guesstimate soft joints to outer leaf fixtures.
Considerable reduction in production of onsite waste material, and up to 20% reduction in embodied carbon in building fabric.
10%-15% lower cost depending on efficiency of follow on trade. You can buy steel direct from our online store today. We offer UK wide delivery.
Steel has the upper hand over timber when it comes to durability. Steel doesn’t warp or expand, and it can withstand extreme weather events.
The lifespan for steel framing is estimated to be hundreds of years or more, which is much longer than traditional timber construction.
Steel’s inflammability limits the spread of fires, timber frames simply can’t compete and insurance rates are often much lower.
Steel is highly resistant to mold and it copes better with water damage than timber does. Galvanized steel treatments increase rust resistance.
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