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What is LGS construction, and where does good design start?
LGS means construction with light steel profiles. Understanding how the frame connects with the rest of the building matters.
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Practical guides to LGS construction, project preparation and informed decisions.
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How to choose a modular building for its intended use
Start with the way the space will be used: by whom, for how long and with which equipment, rather than floor area alone.
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What to send for a useful building quotation
A good enquiry produces a clearer, comparable offer. A price per square metre alone does not describe the actual delivery.
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LGS advantages and what makes them work
Accuracy, low weight and dry assembly are most useful when design, manufacture and erection agree.
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Insulation and thermal bridges
Insulation between steel members is only one part of a wall’s thermal performance.
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Moisture, condensation and airtightness
Rainwater, water vapour and air leakage need different, coordinated control layers.
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Acoustics of lightweight walls and floors
Sound comfort comes from mass, absorbent infill, separation and careful junctions.
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Fire and corrosion protection
Non-combustibility, fire resistance and durable steel protection are different questions.
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L-shaped plans, courtyards, terraces and roofs
Varied architecture works best with a coherent structural system.
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From a digital model to a labelled profile
Drawings, material lists, production data and erection must share one coordinated revision.
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Foundations, anchorage and erection
A reliable assembly starts with a checked substrate and a stability plan.
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How is an LGS frame priced?
Detailing, manufacture and erection have different cost drivers. Floor area alone is not enough.
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