Sensitive Choice®
Products & Services
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Steel Frames/Trusses/Joists
Partner:
New Zealand Steel
New Zealand Steel Limited is the country’s sole producer of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural industries. We operate a fully integrated steel mill at Glenbrook, about 60 kilometres south of Auckland. The mill is surrounded by 500 hectares of farmland acting as a ‘greenbelt’ buffer zone.
Axxis Steel for Framing
(New Zealand Only)
Axxis™ Steel for Framing by New Zealand Steel has been recognised as a healthy choice for Kiwis building new homes, since being accepted into the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand’s Sensitive Choice programme.
Axxis™ Steel for Framing requires no additional preservative chemical treatments, does not support mould growth and does not give off poisonous gases or emit VOCs. Combine this with the fact that steel is 100% recyclable, does not absorb moisture and is dimensionally stable and the case for steel framing is compelling.
The dimensional stability of Axxis™ delivers square corners, straight walls and minimizes cracks in linings. Due to the fact that Axxis™ is non-combustible, it will not support the spread of flame in the unfortunate event of a fire. Because Axxis™ does not absorb moisture, it will not rot and there are no construction delays whilst waiting for framing to sufficiently dry out prior to cladding and lining.
Steel framing has quickly gained popularity overseas including Australia, USA, UK, South Africa and the Middle East and whilst it has been available for a long time in New Zealand it’s now coming to the fore with nationwide builders such as Golden Homes now building with Axxis™.
Axxis™ is backed by a 50 year durability statement from New Zealand Steel. Make the right choice for a healthy home and a happy family. Choose Axxis™ Steel for Framing. It’s peace of mind.
Product Benefits:
- No additional preservative chemical treatments
- Does not emit poisonous gases or emit VOCs.
- 100% recyclable
- Non combustable
- Will not rot