Analysis of the Various Performances of Light Steel Villas

Light steel villas, also known as light steel structure houses, refer to houses built with light steel skeletons as the main building material, combined with precise calculations and the support and combination of accessories.

Sound Insulation Effect

The wall skeleton's inner wall is filled with fiberglass cotton for sound insulation. The floor panels can also be concrete-paved bricks. Using calcium silicate boards to seal the interior walls during the interior construction process also has a sound insulation effect. The extruded board on the exterior wall also has sound insulation properties.

Moisture Proofing

The moisture-proof measures for light steel villas involve laying a layer of one-way moisture-proof breathable paper on the wall. This can expel the moisture inside the house while blocking external moisture.

Lightning Protection System

Once the overall structure of the light steel villa is well connected to the ground, the whole structure acts as an excellent lightning protection system. Traditional houses require galvanized lightning rods on top, whereas the galvanized aluminum-zinc material of a light steel villa, once tightly connected to the ground, forms a complete lightning protection system.

Fire Resistance Rating

Light steel villas have a high fire resistance rating. In the event of a large fire, the main structure can last for half an hour, prioritizing the escape of the residents.

Waterproof Treatment

The roof system of light steel villas consists of trusses, structural OSB panels, waterproof layers, and light roofing tiles (metal or asphalt shingles). Various roofing materials in light steel structures provide a foundation for ensuring waterproof technology.

Floor Load Capacity

The floor of a light steel villa is made up of cold-formed thin-walled steel frames or composite beams, floor OSB structure panels, supports, connectors, etc. The materials used include oriented strand board, cement fiberboard, and plywood. These lightweight floors can bear a load of 316~365 kg per square meter. The floor structure system of light steel villas weighs only one-fourth to one-sixth of traditional domestic concrete floor systems.

Safety Performance

Light steel villas can withstand winds up to level 13 and earthquakes up to level 9. The reliable connections and strength characteristics of the steel make them inherently resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes. The high toughness of the steel makes it the best choice for seismic defense design in buildings.