A lighter footprint
A tiny home kitset by Steel Frame Manufacturing offers a compact, eco-friendly living environment.
Many of us feel drawn to nature, and for some, this instinct inspires and shapes where and how we live. In recent years self-sustaining lifestyles have become more popular, and as our urban areas develop and expand, communities seek elsewhere for room to grow.
Light-gauge steel framing by Steel Frame Manufacturing offers a unique and efficient way to live in harmony with the natural environment, helping create a sustainable living space that reflects self-sufficient, low- carbon lifestyle goals.
Sustainable off-grid living refers to a lifestyle independent of the public utility grid. Self-sufficiency is central to this concept, with individuals or groups typically generating their own electricity, collecting water and managing waste. This can be accomplished through various means, such as solar power, wind power, micro hydro power, and generators, shifting the frame of dependence.
Tiny homes are compact, efficient and often transportable. They are, in many cases, designed with self-sufficiency and sustainability in mind, as public demand for accessible housing opportunities inspires simplicity through downsizing. Tiny homes are ideal for off-grid living because their compact size simplifies alternative energy generation and minimises environmental impact.
Steel Frame Manufacturing uses light- gauge steel framing in the construction of its tiny home kitset designs. The 0.75mm sheets of steel coil are cold-formed and cut to size in its Waimate factory, forming structural framing members such as studs, joists and trusses. This process not only minimises waste but also simplifies construction for DIYers. We supply our frames pre-assembled and pre-screwed, with easy instructions and details for assembly.
Weighing up to two-thirds less than traditional timber options, light-gauge steel framing is ideal for meeting trailer mounting weight restrictions. New Zealand guidelines identify 3.5 tonnes as the maximum towable light trailer load, and timber could easily take up 50 per cent of this allowance with framing alone, limiting your options for flooring, cladding, interior features and appliances.
Steel framing is known for its strength and durability and it is not susceptible to fire, termites or wood rot. Also, as an eco- friendly building material, steel framing is recyclable, lowering your carbon footprint and enabling you to use innovative, sustainable construction techniques.
Light-gauge steel framing for off-grid living and tiny homes helps create an effective living space ideal for a self-sufficient lifestyle that reduces carbon emissions and encourages environmental harmony. The Steel Frame Manufacturing team is committed to assisting you in reaching your lifestyle goals, providing end-to-end support on your construction project from design to delivery.
