Philmetal recently joined the City and Municipal Engineers Association of the Philippines (CMEAP) National Convention in Baguio City to exhibit the AITECH-accredited Galvaframe System. A light gauge steel frame system, Galvaframe has been recognized by AITECH as a durable, economical, and easy to install innovation to replace conventional house framing. The CMEAP National Convention theme for this year is “Turning Climate Change into opportunity for Growth”, and was held in Baguio City. More than 800 local government engineers attended the event.  DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral delivered the keynote address during the event.

The Galvaframe steel framing system, which has been accredited as one of the housing technologies that respond to the needs and requirements of the National Housing Authority for mass housing projects, has passed NHA’s test on resiliency against typhoons and earthquakes, which the country regularly experiences.

During the event, Philmetal Sales Director Rommel T. Bulalacao showcased the advantages of the Galvaframe System. “The innovative Galvaframe System is recognized for reducing construction time while offering durability, strength, resiliency, affordability and adaptiveness. This is an advanced solution for both drywall and cast-in place concrete construction methods; and also accommodates easy installation of fit-out components for electrical, water line and sanitary line,” explains Engr. Bulalacao.

The Galvaframe System includes Wall and Truss Framing, Roof & Ceiling Framing, Floor Joist Framing and Roof Systems.

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In manufacturing, metal sheets have also made its way as a housing material of common appliances such as refrigerators, airconditioners, toasters; and bigger items such as tricycle, Jeepney and bus bodies.

In 1981, Philsteel notched a milestone in the Philippine construction industry with the introduction of Galvabond, a galvanized steel sheet that offers world-class lock-forming quality, superior corrosion resistance, weldability and formability with excellent coating adhesion. Galvabond provides a continuous, impervious metallic barrier that prevents moisture from contacting the carbon steel, giving the product superior corrosion resistance. Now with the improved GALVABOND Pure Zinc, a significant improvement is achieved compared to other galvanized iron with the elimination of LEAD in the metallic coating as it is a health hazard.

Manufactured by Philsteel’s subsidiary Steel Corporation of the Philippines in its Balayan plant in Batangas, GALVABOND Pure Zinc  is processed under strict quality control to assure lifetime performance, durability and flexibility. Produced in a line designed by the world’s best galvanizing engineering companies, GALVABOND Pure Zinc has further evolved and expanded its application as a core material for Steeldek, a specified decking material in high-profile projects such as Skyway 2 (from Bicutan to Alabang), the TPLEX (from Tarlac to La Union), NAIA X   (from NAIA 3 to Diosdado Macapagal Highway) and Skyway 3 (from Buendia to Monumento).

Made from high tensile 80,000psi Galvabond Pure Zinc, Steeldek is a structural metal decking profile used to support concrete flooring and recommended for high-rise buildings and infrastructural bridge decking. Offering structural integrity, fast construction time and greater economy, Steeldek meets all specifications of the American Iron and Steel Institute and the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines.

An additional benefit of using Steeldek is that cement pouring can be done without any propping support to allow people and traffic to continue their work underneath. Furthermore, the Steeldek profiles provide a significant 30% savings on concrete, rebars, time and manpower during installation.  

From households, to manufacturing plants, and going sky-high in the Skyway project, Galvabond Pure Zinc has once again proven its reliability as the most versatile construction material in the market.

GALVABOND Pure Zinc is available in Coils (0.40 to 1.60 mm x 1220 mm) for industrial applications; and Sheets (0.40 to 1.80 x 2440 mm) in Galvaforce Centers and leading hardware stores nationwide.  Visit www.steelcorp.com.ph for more information on Galvabond Pure Zinc.

To know more about Steeldek, you can visit www.philmetal.com.ph or www.premiershelter.com.ph .

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Advances in roofing technology and stringent manufacturing processes of quality-driven manufacturing companies, Philmetal Products, Inc and Premier Shelter, Inc.—subsidiary companies of Philsteel, have resulted in modern and attractive roof profiles in a myriad of colors, shapes and design choices using COLORBOND.

COLORBOND pre-painted roof profiles are made from 100% genuine GALVALUME® 55 as a substrate. Roof durability is reinforced with the dual layers of paint — finish and primer coat–that provide additional corrosion protection and longer lasting color and shine.

Metal roofing is sustainable and better for the environment because steel is fully recyclable. It is also easier to clean and has a longer lifespan than other materials that offer the same aesthetics. As a roofing material, metal can also carry more color options than other types of roofing materials. What defines us as a company is our integration of world-class patented technologies with Filipino ingenuity and manufacturing processes to come out with COLORBOND,

Philsteel Chairman and CEO Abeto A. Uy

Chairman Uy also shared a little-known fact for budget-conscious Pinoys. “Do you know that it is more economical to install COLORBOND pre-painted roofs compared to painting your GI sheets?”

For the past 40 years, Philsteel and its subsidiaries have long held true to the commitment to help the Filipino enjoy the world’s best steel products that are locally manufactured at the least possible cost.

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