Steel frame house 258-061

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The foundations of light metal structure houses are significantly lighter than those of traditional masonry houses, allowing for savings in materials, labour, and excavation costs. This allows homeowners to invest more in comfort and desired ambience, such as interior finishes, furniture, and more efficient heating systems. It's important to note that the foundations are designed by structural engineers based on a geotechnical study of the land and plans provided by the architect, and are examined and stamped by authorized verifiers. Each key construction stage is accompanied by quality records of the materials used and acceptance reports, ensuring that the building is being constructed in accordance with the approved project. Additionally, the Building Technical Passport, which is mandatory, includes all construction documents and is prepared by the site manager. Prices for steel frame houses are generally reported per square meter of built area and have the best ratio between built and usable area. For example, a 100 square meter metal house has an average usable area of about 88 square meters, while a traditional brick house has a usable area of about 75 square meters, due to the reduced thickness of the metal wall profiles. Additionally, the precision and quality of the execution of a house on a metal structure is also an asset, as the metal profiles are cut to exact dimensions in the factory and assembled quickly without welding on site.