Steel-framed structures are designed with a life expectancy to make them practical to build and use. With proper repair and maintenance it is often possible to extend the life of a steel structure at a lower cost and with less disruption than would be incurred by total replacement. We repair steel frames found on cranes, pylons and masts as well as other steel structures but one of our specialities is the repair of steel framed houses (houses built of non-traditional construction). We can also repair damage caused by accident or malicious intent.
Steel-framed houses
Many steel frame houses were built in the 1960’s with a design life of 50 years. In the past few years mortgage companies have been alerted to the fact that there may be an increased risk associated with non-traditional property types so insist on a full structural survey prior to lending. Often the engineer finds rust on the stanchions which if not addressed could lead to more serious problems. Usually we work directly for the homeowner either to resolve issues as outlined in an engineer’s report or as part of a routine maintenance plan as is advised for steel frame houses. On completion we provide the client with a certificate that is recognised by mortgage companies for lending purposes.
Repairing domestic steel-framed properties
The repair of a steel frame house requires us to open up the wall externally and sometimes cut holes in the plaster finishes internally to gain access to the frame. With adequate access provided we clean, treat and repair the steelwork as necessary. Together with a chartered structural engineer we have developed an unobtrusive yet effective repair system. Furthermore it is usually necessary to remove cavity wall insulation if present, install vents in the roof if none are fitted and lower ground levels next to the walls to reduce the chance of water reaching the steel frame. As standard we reinstate all brickwork, plasterboard, floor finishes and skirting boards with a first coat of filler applied to plaster surfaces inside. If necessary we can redecorate.
Please contact us if you have a steel framed property or any other steel structure that may need repair.
Metal-framed houses in the UK
Below is a comprehensive list of metal-framed houses in the UK that we are familiar with. Even if your property type is not listed, we are still likely to be able to help you.
- Adams
- AGB Modular 6
- AIROH Temporary Bungalow
- Aluminium Bungalow BL8
- Aluminium House
- Anchorloc
- Arcal
- Arcon
- Arcon Temporary Bungalow
- Arlon
- Arrowhead
- Atherton
- Atholl 1926
- Atholl 1945
- Atholl 1951
- Anderson Permanent House
- Bailey Stratton
- Beanland No 1
- Birmingham Corporation
- Birmingham Corporation Type ST
- BISF Type A
- BISF Type A1
- BISF Type B
- BISF Type C
- B-J
- Boyd
- Braby
- Braddock
- Braithwaite
- British Housing
- Broadway
- Brodie
- Buchan
- Buckwyn
- Canister
- Clements
- Conatus
- Connell
- Copeland
- Cornes
- Coseley
- Coventry Corporation
- Craig Atholl
- Crane
- Cranwell
- Cruden
- Cussins
- Denis Poulton
- Dennis
- Dennis-Wild
- Discus
- Dorlonco
- Duplex Sheath
- Falkiner Nuttall
- Fewac
- Fillod
- Fincast
- Formula
- Fromson
- Gateshead Corporation
- Gee Walker & Slater
- Grenfell Baines
- Grid
- Hawthorn Leslie
- Hillcon
- Hills Presweld
- Hitchins
- Homeville Industrialised
- Howard Type A
- Howard Type B
- IBIS
- Integer
- Intercon
- Kelvin
- Keyhouse Unibuilt
- Kingstone
- Langlands
- Liverpool Corporation
- Livett-Cartwright
- Lowton-Cubitt
- Macfarlane
- Mackay H & Sons
- MC2
- Mark
- Minox
- Modform
- MOHLG 5M
- Mucklow Plan
- Multispan
- New Georgian
- Nissen-Petren
- Northern Ideal Homesteads
- Nuttall Building System
- Nuttall Mk II
- Open System Building
- Opperman
- Paragon
- Parcrete
- Phoenix Temporary Bungalow
- Portal Temporary Bungalow
- Procol
- Quality
- Reith
- Resiform
- Riley
- Roften
- Rothschild
- Rotinoff
- RTB Temporary Bungalow
- Rubery Owen
- Sanders-Foster
- Scott & Middleton
- Seco
- Shipston Aluminium
- Spaceway
- Steane
- Stewart & Lloyd
- Structural and Mechanical Engineering
- Stuart
- Stuart Scheme II
- Swiftplan Multiflex H
- Symplex
- Telford
- Thames
- Thermostatic Steel House
- Thorncliffe
- Town & Vale
- Trellit
- Trusteel 3M
- Trusteel Mk II
- TSB
- Tubrick
- Turner & Newall
- Unitroy
- Universal Temporary Bungalow
- Universal Type I
- Universal Type II
- Veneercraft
- Waldic
- WH
- Wilson