Tag: #LGS
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Berrigan Street Residence: Strength and Stability in Every Detail
Smart & Strong: LGS Framing for a Compact Two-Storey Residence in Southport, QLD Project Highlight: Berrigan Street Residence, Southport QLD I’m excited to share one of my recent Light Gauge Steel (LGS) detailing projects: a modern two-level residence located at Lot 124 (No. 11), Berrigan Street, Southport, QLD. This project was executed for Brisbane Steel…
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Smart Framing Decisions in LGS: My Experience at Mickleham Child Care
I recently worked on a Light Gauge Steel (LGS) detailing project for a single-story building. Mickleham Child Care. The project involved a 6° sloped metal roof, supported by 2-inch top-hat trusses. Refer the below image: The building also had a roof overhang on both the top and bottom eaves, which needed proper support framing. Refer…
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🚧 Lessons Learned from the Site: Smarter LGS Detailing for Better Builds!
🧠 1. Frame Size Matters – Don’t Overlook Transport Constraints ✅ Tip: Always check transport feasibility during quoting and in RFI#1 ✂️ 2. Splitting Tall Walls – Think Before You Frame ⚠️ Don’t assume! Discuss early to avoid rework and surprises on-site. 🧩 3. Design Features for Roof Panels & Coordination with MEP for Wall…
