What Materials Are Needed for Building Light Steel Structure Villas?
Common Materials for Light Steel Villa Construction
Light steel villas, as a type of prefabricated building, have seen explosive growth in China in recent years. With their inherent advantages, light steel villas have attracted a large following of “devoted fans.” Behind these advantages lies a range of new building materials. Below, we'll explore the common materials used in light steel villa construction.
Structural Materials
The primary structural material for light steel villas is the light steel frame, manufactured from high-quality continuous hot-dip galvanized steel strips through hot-rolling technology to form C-shaped steel sections. This frame serves as the skeleton of the villa, playing a crucial role in structural stability. Frames are typically connected via riveting and anchored to the foundation using pull-out anchors and expansion bolts.
Enclosure Materials
The supporting materials for light steel villas play a vital role in the structural safety and stability of detached villas. Each light steel villa manufacturer employs different supporting materials during construction. Xinzhijiang typically uses B3-grade OSB panels, extruded polystyrene boards, fiberglass shingles, gypsum board, calcium silicate boards, cement fiber boards, cement wood-grain cladding panels, metal embossed panels, fiberglass insulation, moisture-proof breathable paper, self-adhesive waterproof membranes, cultured stone, EPS moldings, and more.
OSB panels serve a critical function by sandwiching light steel studs to create a skin effect, reinforcing the structure's stability. With excellent load-bearing capacity, these panels are essential for later installations like wall-mounted air conditioners, lighting fixtures, and wall art. Xinzhijang utilizes premium domestic B3-grade structural OSB panels.
XPS boards are used for interior wall insulation in building exteriors. They offer exceptional high-strength compressive resistance, superior water repellency and waterproofing, lightweight material, and easy installation.
Gypsum board is typically installed on the interior wall surface. It provides excellent decorative effects, a smooth surface, tight panel connections, and is environmentally friendly with zero pollution. Its excellent workability—capable of being nailed, sawed, and glued—greatly facilitates interior decoration.
Cement wood-grain cladding is widely used for exterior decoration or renovation of low-rise steel-frame and timber-frame residential buildings, as well as various commercial structures and factory exteriors. It is also suitable for interior applications (ceilings, walls, etc.). Key features include: easy installation, minimal deformation coefficient, good flame retardancy, and long-lasting weather resistance.
Glass wool serves as soundproofing insulation within light steel studs, delivering exceptional noise reduction and fire resistance. Inside light steel structures, occupants notice a significant difference in sound levels between interior and exterior spaces.
Fiberglass shingles represent a modern roofing material combining aesthetics and waterproofing. Constructed with fiberglass felt as the base, they undergo high-quality modified asphalt coating. One side is covered with colored mineral granules, while the other is coated with a protective layer, forming a durable plastic roofing sheet that delivers both waterproofing and decorative benefits.
Moisture-proof breathable paper is adhered to one side of the wall OSB panels. Its primary function is to prevent moisture ingress while expelling indoor humidity, ensuring clean and fresh indoor air quality. Self-adhesive waterproof membranes and fiberglass shingles are installed on the roof, providing dual-layer waterproofing to prevent rainwater leakage.
Light steel villas utilize dry construction methods, significantly reducing energy consumption and minimizing construction waste generation. All materials used in light steel villas are energy-efficient. 100% of the light steel frames are recyclable, and over 80% of supporting materials can be recycled and reused, making it a low-carbon and environmentally friendly solution.
Light Steel Villa Manufacturer: Sichuan Xinzhijian Prefabricated Building Technology Co., Ltd. We are dedicated to providing architectural and structural design, light steel frame production, and full-set material supply. We offer comprehensive solutions for light steel, heavy steel, heavy-light steel, and special-shaped steel structures.