19 February 2024

So that the roof of our house doesn't collapse, seen from a light steel angle

Light steel construction can not only replace the function of wood, but there are also many benefits that can be gained from using light steel, either for construction or just to complement the interior of your building. For construction, it is clear that light steel is more efficient and economical compared to wood construction. Apart from being easier to install for light steel roof trusses, roof trusses are also quicker to complete.


Apart from constructing trusses on roofs of houses or other buildings, light steel can also be used to reinforce partitions that use gypsum walls. In this wall frame, light steel functions as a pole or column that holds the gypsum wall so that it remains standing in the planned position. Using light steel can be another alternative for making partitions that are temporary but neat and strong in installation. After knowing the advantages and benefits of using light steel compared to using other materials.


The next step is to choose light steel on the market. Many material stores or hardware stores sell light steel but have different thickness levels. The heavier the load that light steel must withstand, the thicker the light steel we buy. We need to understand this information so that our house roof tiles remain strong and don't collapse. Don't let us use flat concrete tile roofs, we use the thickness used for Rainbow tiles, which don't weigh much.


The installation method must also be adjusted to the roof tile load. The heavier the roof load, the smaller the distance between the light steel trusses. The standard for horse stance distance is 1.2 meters. If the heavier the stance, the distance between light steel horses must be smaller than that.


Apart from that, the pattern of the light steel horses is also very important. Because light steel is strong against tensile forces, calculations for light steel must be careful and precise.