What are the characteristics and uses of light steel keel in New Zealand

New Zealand light steel keel is a widely used metal building material in the field of construction. It is made of high-quality galvanized steel strip through cold bending process and has the following characteristics and main uses:
1、 Characteristics of New Zealand light steel keel
High strength, lightweight
Adopting galvanized steel strip cold bending forming, the structure has high strength and light weight, which is conducive to transportation and installation.
Strong corrosion resistance
Surface hot-dip galvanized or aluminum zinc coating, suitable for coastal and high humidity environments, with excellent rust prevention performance.
High degree of standardization
Usually produced in a modular manner, with precise dimensions, easy assembly, and compliance with New Zealand building structural codes.
Good fire resistance performance
The metal material itself is non flammable, and when combined with fire-resistant gypsum board or insulation materials, it can meet the requirements of fire-resistant design.
Green and environmentally friendly
Recyclable and in line with the environmental protection concept of New Zealand's green buildings.
High construction efficiency
Dry work construction reduces wet work cycles and is suitable for fast construction projects.
2、 The main uses of light steel keel in New Zealand
Interior wall partition system
Combined with gypsum board, fiber cement board, etc., to construct lightweight partition walls for office buildings, residences, and shopping malls.
Ceiling system
Used as a supporting framework for mineral wool board and gypsum board ceilings, suitable for indoor decoration projects.
Light steel villa structural framework
Light steel keel, as a load-bearing structure, is combined with insulation layer and exterior decoration to construct light steel structure residential buildings.
Wall load-bearing or non load-bearing skeleton
Wall skeleton system for light steel structure residential or modular buildings.
Ground laying support system
In some dry floor heating or floor structures, it can also be used as a floor support component.
3、 Common specifications of New Zealand light steel keel
C-shaped keel, U-shaped keel: commonly used in wall structures
T-shaped keel: used for ceiling structure
The common sizes are 38mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, etc., which vary depending on the purpose