Metsec Design Manual
CI/SfB
(28) October 2011
Hh2
SFS
Specification Manual
www.metsec.com
2
Contents
Metsec: investing in quality and service 4-5 Choosing the right SFS application 6-7 SFS applications 8-17
SFS component range Infill walling Continuous walling High-bay separating walls Load-bearing structures 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17
External finishes 18-23
Section through masonry clad wall External wall - Brickwork External wall - Insulated render External wall - Timber cladding External wall - Ventilated rainscreen External wall - Composite panels 18 19 20 21 22 23
Market sector applications 24-27
Performance data 28-31 Deflection head and junction details 32-34
Table of fixings 35 Load/span data 36-37
Services and software 38-39
3
Quality and service
Investing in quality and service
The Company Metsec plc is the UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, providing structural steel components for the UK construction and manufacturing industries. We have been established for over 75 years and are based in Oldbury in the West Midlands. Today,
Steel, Railway Systems, Automotive and Profilform, all occupy top positions within their respective markets.
We focus on adding value through expert design, precision manufacturing and on-time, in-full product delivery. Our aim is to provide excellent service and quality products that offer our customers cost effective solutions.
Metsec are part of the Profilform Division of voestalpine – the world’s largest manufacturer of cold rolled sections. voestalpine is a leading European manufacturer with its own steelmaking facilities and headquarters in Austria. The five divisions of voestalpine; Steel, Special
Metsec’s Lightweight Structural Systems guarantee expert design and cost effective bespoke high quality solutions to the construction industry. Our unrivalled customer support package includes taking the structural design responsibility from the customer at the outset.
Our
(28) October 2011
Hh2
SFS
Specification Manual
www.metsec.com
2
Contents
Metsec: investing in quality and service 4-5 Choosing the right SFS application 6-7 SFS applications 8-17
SFS component range Infill walling Continuous walling High-bay separating walls Load-bearing structures 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17
External finishes 18-23
Section through masonry clad wall External wall - Brickwork External wall - Insulated render External wall - Timber cladding External wall - Ventilated rainscreen External wall - Composite panels 18 19 20 21 22 23
Market sector applications 24-27
Performance data 28-31 Deflection head and junction details 32-34
Table of fixings 35 Load/span data 36-37
Services and software 38-39
3
Quality and service
Investing in quality and service
The Company Metsec plc is the UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, providing structural steel components for the UK construction and manufacturing industries. We have been established for over 75 years and are based in Oldbury in the West Midlands. Today,
Steel, Railway Systems, Automotive and Profilform, all occupy top positions within their respective markets.
We focus on adding value through expert design, precision manufacturing and on-time, in-full product delivery. Our aim is to provide excellent service and quality products that offer our customers cost effective solutions.
Metsec are part of the Profilform Division of voestalpine – the world’s largest manufacturer of cold rolled sections. voestalpine is a leading European manufacturer with its own steelmaking facilities and headquarters in Austria. The five divisions of voestalpine; Steel, Special
Metsec’s Lightweight Structural Systems guarantee expert design and cost effective bespoke high quality solutions to the construction industry. Our unrivalled customer support package includes taking the structural design responsibility from the customer at the outset.
Our