Extensions & Steel
Do extensions need steel beams?
When converting your home and building, the space won't have the support of load-bearing walls to hold the new extension. This is where steel beams come in handy to hold the weight! All extensions will require some sort of steel beams.
How many steels are needed for an extension?
The size of your extension will determine how many steel beams you need. Your design will have a big impact but working with a steel specialist like LSS will help you determine this.
Where do steel beams go in a extension?
Extension steel beams are used to hold the structural load of the build. With this in mind, they are usually installed from side to side of a property and sometimes will run through to the ground to ensure further support from below.
What other benefits do steel beams have?
One of the other benefits of basement conversion steel beams is that they can accurately fabricated. Because of CAD computer systems and 3D modelling, they can match your exact requirements.
Steel beams can also be broken into smaller lengths which are bolted together on-site to create the exact size required; this can't be done with timber beams as, once the piece has been cut, they lose their integrity.
Where do I get my steel beams from?
It is important when purchasing your beams that you work with a supplier that can help every step of the way and knows exactly what your requirements are. late deliveries, wrong sizes and other mistakes will cause your job to be delayed and potentially mean you may incur costs elsewhere if you are letting down your extension team. At LSS we provide the smoothest service from start to finish with decades of experience in the industry. From quick quotes to fast deliveries to precise installs, we do it all. For a quick and easy quote or to chat to us about your needs, simply fill out the form below!