Light Steel Structure Villas: Double Guarantee of Quality and Efficiency

Light steel structure villas originated in the early 20th century. These villas are built by assembling a truss system with uniform load-bearing capacity, using lightweight steel frameworks calculated with precision and supported by auxiliary materials. The walls, roofs, and floors are then constructed with lightweight panels and insulation materials. As a new type of building, light steel structure villas are gradually gaining market popularity, especially among users who pursue environmental protection, fast construction, and personalized design. Below is an introduction to the advantages and construction requirements of light steel structure villas.

Advantages of Light Steel Structure Villas

Space Advantage

The walls of light steel structure villa are thinner than those made of brick-mortar, providing 10% to 15% more usable area within the same building footprint. Moreover, the area billed for brick-mortar constructions (such as small roofs, eaves, balconies, etc.) is more than 10% larger than that for light steel structure villas. For instance, for a 200-square-meter plot, building a two-storey light steel structure villa can yield 20-30 square meters of extra interior space. This extra space could mean an additional balcony upstairs or a storage room or study downstairs, making more efficient use of the space.

Varied Designs

Light steel structure villas offer rich and varied designs and can be freely designed. They can create exterior shapes that traditional brick-mortar constructions find difficult or impossible to achieve. Just as one cannot simply equate mud-brick houses with red-brick houses or brick-mortar houses, one must clarify their own needs before comparing: Do you only need a house, or do you have specific requirements for the design, or are you more concerned about comfort.

Low Time Cost

Traditional brick-mortar construction has a long cycle, taking at least six months or more from the start. During the preparation phase, you might face rising traditional material prices or even a shortage of red brick materials. Light steel structure villas, on the other hand, take only 3 months to construct once the foundation is ready. After signing the contract and confirming the design, you can leave the process worry-free, unlike traditional brick-mortar construction, which requires meticulous attention and long hours. For busy individual entrepreneurs, saving half a year's worth of time can be equivalent to half the villa's price, making its time advantage self-evident.

High Safety

• Good Seismic Performance

  
  

  While earthquakes themselves do not harm people, the collapse of non-earthquake-resistant buildings caused by earthquakes can. In recent years, frequent earthquakes have led countries to focus on architectural reforms. Traditional brick-tile buildings are no longer promoted, being gradually replaced by prefabricated light steel frame houses. Light steel structure villas perform excellently in earthquakes, effectively protecting the lives of residents.

  
  

• Prevention of Foundation Settlement

  
  

  Foundation settlement usually results from substandard geological conditions and excessive building weight, which in severe cases can cause building collapse. Light steel houses are lightweight, only about one-fifth of the weight of brick-mortar houses and one-eighth of the weight of reinforced concrete structures, significantly reducing the bearing load on the foundation and minimizing the risk of foundation settlement, making the house more stable and reliable.

  
  

Fast Construction Speed, Short Construction Time

The construction speed of light steel structure villas is indeed very fast. Traditional brick-mortar buildings require large amounts of bricks and cement mortar, while light steel structure villas only need prefabricated components from the factory to be assembled on-site. This greatly shortens the construction period and reduces the inconveniences and dust associated with on-site construction. Since most of the work is done in the factory, only installation and minor reinforcements are needed on-site, lowering the labor intensity for construction workers.

Moreover, for a villa with a building area of 300 square meters, constructing a brick-mortar house takes at least 5 months, while a light steel structure villa takes just 1 month, including the walls, exterior decoration, roof decoration, and plumbing installation. This greatly reduces the construction time.

It is important to note that the applicability and durability of light steel structure villas are influenced by various factors, such as geographical environment, climate conditions, construction quality, and subsequent maintenance. Therefore, when choosing a light steel structure villa, these factors should be comprehensively considered, and a thorough evaluation and comparison should be conducted.

Construction Requirements for Light Steel Structure Villas

High Design Requirements

When designing the architectural drawings for light steel structure villas, one must consider not only the types of components but also how they will be produced mechanically, the hoisting points for on-site installation, how modules will be connected, and the safety and waterproofing of the connection points. Designers must have a thorough understanding of light steel structure villa construction.

High Material Requirements

The main steel materials for cold-formed thin-walled light steel structure villas must be high-strength and corrosion-resistant materials. Zinc-aluminum coatings are more corrosion-resistant than zinc coatings with the same thickness, and S550 is stronger than Q235.

High Construction Requirements

The construction process of connecting light steel structure villas is crucial to ensuring the quality and safety of the built villa. The installation team must not only be able to read architectural construction drawings but also be proficient in installation techniques. As such, constructors must undergo relevant technical training before they can start work, with strict attention paid to detail.

As a professional integrated housing enterprise, ZhongTai has an experienced installation team for light steel structure villas and has successfully completed several overseas on-site installation projects. We look forward to collaborating with you!