1. What are the advantages of the Light Gauge Steel (LGS) system?
Unlike hot-rolled steel, which is heavy (relative to its strength) and requires regular painting and maintenance to avoid rust, the LGS system is lighter and more durable.For large-scale projects, it typically reduces project time by 50% and total material costs by 30%. Steel has the highest strength-to-weight ratio among structural building materials. Since most of the material comes from recyclable sources, steel structures are environmentally friendly and can help achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
2. Are Light Gauge Steel homes and Prefabricated homes the same?
No, they are not the same. Light gauge steel homes are built to high standards, designed according to the project, and can range from economically priced to ultra-luxurious, similar to concrete homes, with a variety of cost options. These homes are intended for permanent use. In contrast, prefabricated homes consist of ready-made wall panels that are often designed for easy transportation from one construction site to another.
3. What is the cost of a Light Gauge Steel home?
The Light Gauge Steel system provides a structural framework for your desired home, and its cost depends on what is added to this framework, just like with concrete buildings.
4. Are Light Gauge Steel homes earthquake-resistant?
Light gauge steel systems are among the most earthquake-resistant building types when properly designed and implemented, due to their low dead weight.
Force = Mass × Earthquake Acceleration
In concrete buildings, concrete is brittle, and if special reinforcement regions with steel rebar are not created in the columns and beams, the concrete frame can break and collapse during sudden tensile stresses from an earthquake. This results in a heavy structure that can cause loss of life and property. Light gauge steel systems are highly resistant to sudden tensile forces during earthquakes because their strength is much higher relative to their own weight. Even in the unlikely event of a magnitude 14 earthquake, a light gauge steel building would not collapse. This is because, unlike concrete, steel does not shatter suddenly; it bends under stress. In other words, even if unexpected, extremely large earthquake forces occur, the building may deform slightly but will not collapse. Therefore, unlike heavy concrete structures, there is no risk of being trapped under debris. This makes light gauge steel structures the most earthquake-resistant building type. Light gauge steel buildings constructed by EBS Global are designed to withstand earthquakes of up to 7.5 to 8 magnitudes without damage.
5. Are Light Gauge Steel homes resistant to wind, and do they experience swaying when walked on?
Buildings constructed by EBS Global Light Gauge Steel Construction are highly resistant to wind, vibration, and sound transmission.
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