What is light gauge steel ceiling base work? Explaining with LGS(=light gauge steel) cross-section picture

2023.08.02
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This time, we think we are briefly explaining light gauge steel ceiling base work.

Light gauge steel ceiling base work

It is pointed to be a base work to make interior decorative「framework」by compiling about 1mm thick steel material called「light gauge steel」in a grid pattern.

It is usually done by using wood, metal frame, and/or light weight construction materials.

Light gauge steel ceiling base work is, not only assuring the building durability and earthquake resisting property, but also is an important process for realizing the building weight reduction and fast construction speed.

【Merits and demerits of light gauge steel ceiling base work】

Merits

The merits of light gauge steel ceiling base work are as follows:

・As the weight is light, fast construction is possible.

・Earthquake resisting property and durability are high, so the security is assured.

・The construction cost can be relatively diminished.

Demerits

On the other hand, demerits are also necessary to be considered:

・Sound and shaking are transmitted relatively easily.

・Comparing with the standard construction materials of heat insulating property and sound insulating property, the performance is sometimes low.

The picture: Cutting LGS by chip saw cutter

The above-mentioned picture is the work operation of cutting to match the steel length by chip saw cutter.

As cutting work may accompany danger, we should check the surroundings carefully, then we cut its length by a few mm precision.

LGS has enough strength, while it is light and easy to process. So, it is often used as the ceiling base material.

The cost can be reduced when doing light gauge steel ceiling base work. The wooden materials and so on used for housing improvement are thrown away. But, LGS steel material is possible to be recycled, so it is an environmental friendly material too.

Summary

The cost of light gauge steel ceiling base work differs, depending on the scale of work, used construction materials, the selection of contractor and so on.

It is important to obtain plural quotations from contractors, and compare them.

But, please also take notice that an inexpensive contractor is not always the best choice.

The contractor’s reliability and quality are also important factors.

The above all are the basic information on light gauge steel ceiling base work.

We are taking up further detailed topics, site examples, points to be noted, and so on in our future articles. So, please look forward to them!

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