FAQs

Why use the DuraGal Flooring System®?
It was designed and engineered by BHP Structural and Pipe Line products by qualified, structural steel engineers.
Some of the country's largest builders have been using the system since its launch (AV Jennings, Huxley Homes, McDonald Jones Homes, Beechwood Homes, Aus Steel, and Marshall Thompson Homes.)

Would it be too difficult to cut?
The steel RHS can be easily cut on site with the Makita® 4131 steel circular saw or a drop saw and a metal cutting disk.
Another alternative is to have Metaland cut the Bearers & Joists & then only the piers need to be cut on site.

Is there any welding required?
The system is fastened using tek screws with no welding required.

How does the DuraGal Flooring System® cope with rust?
The unique in line galvanised zinc coating 140g/m2 externally & internally of GAL140TM RHS will ensure a long lasting corrosion resistant floor.

Is the steel heavy to move?
Surprisingly the steel RHS is lighter per metre than timber with the average joist weighing as little as 4 kg/metre or lighter.

Will the floor be bouncy if the piers are spaced that far apart?
Deflection will be limited by building within the span table guidelines.

How does the floor get nailed to the Joists?
With hard steel twist nails and a nail gun.

Will it have difficulty passing through council?
The system is certified with a Structural Engineer's certificate by Morgan Fox Engineers stating the system complies with the Australian Building Code and relevant SAA Codes of Practice.