FAQs
Have questions in mind? Read below to get answer to your questionsGeneral Questions
What areas do you cover?
How fast do you respond back to enquiries?
For most enquiries, we’ll respond back within 24 hours of receiving them.
To get a faster reply, fill out all your requirements and send it to us on the Contact us Page.
What are your requirements that you need from us?
Any designs/ plans you provide must be approved by your local regional or city council.
Note: By law, we can only provide steel frames, other products, guidance for steel framing design process for only approved designs by your local regional or city council.
What is your contact info?
All our contact information is on the Contact us Page.
Fill out the form on the Contact us Page with all your requirements.
Do attach any existing design concepts you may already have as it allows the team to give you closest estimates as possible.
If you want to call our support team, our contact phone number is 027 2213 260
Can you explain in detail about the services you provide?
Eco Steels Supplies Steel Frames & SIPS products for architects, builders, and homeowners throughout New Zealand.
Please see our SIPS or Steel Framing page to find out more information about them.
SIPS Questions
What are SIPS?
How are SIPs Build?
The SIPs panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB). SIPs are manufactured under factory-controlled conditions and can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy-efficient and cost-effective.
What are the benefits of building with SIPS?
Benefits of Building with SIPs
Exceptional Thermal Performance
Once installed, SIP panels deliver unrivaled insulation and airtightness, which reduces energy costs over the building’s lifetime. SIPs are known to be about 50% more energy-efficient than traditional timber framing.
Healthier Air Quality
A SIP home or commercial building allows better control over indoor air quality because the airtight building envelope limits incoming air to controlled ventilation which filters out contaminants and allergens.
Sustainability Credentials & Eco-Friendly
SIPs are highly energy-efficient and therefore contribute positively to the environment by reducing CO2 levels. When producing SIPs at a higher volume, they are less harmful to the environment, making a huge difference for the planet.
Faster Construction with Less Labor
SIP walls and roofs are designed and precisely manufactured offsite. This allows the building to be assembled onsite quickly and made watertight in a matter of days. This reduces costs such as project management, scaffolding, framing labor and much more.
Design Flexibility
SIPs can be engineered and fabricated to suit any building design, allowing architects and owners the flexibility and creative freedom to develop aesthetically pleasing spaces.
Strong Resistance to Water
SIPs structure is so strong and airtight, it absorbs less water and breathes it out without damaging any structural stability.
Steel Frame Questions
Are steel frames lighter weight than timber?
Yes. All steel frames made in New Zealand are approximately 70% lighter timber frames. They are super lightweight and easier to assemble.
Will building my home with steel framing get a warranty?
Can you convert any timber framed concepts/design plans into steel frame plan?
Yes, our experienced team can convert any current plans to steel frame plans. Just send us the drawings, sketch, and plans and we’ll help you out.
Are houses built with steel Frames energy efficient?
Yes. Steel frames have to meet the New Zealand Building Code Compliance and meet even higher standards. Steel framing houses helps prevent cracks so no air can creep in, resulting in no energy loss.
What are the environmental impacts of Steel Framing?
Despite its durability, steel is 100% recyclable, allowing it to be reused over and over again. As Steel is light weight, less weight means lower transport costs and no waste. Making Steel environment friendly!