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LIGHT GAUGE STEEL TRUSS SYSTEM Our Light gauge steel truss system provides cost effective roofing solutions for your projects. Our certified fabricator network that uses state of the-art design software provides high quality roofing truss systems to satisfy the ever-increasing complex roofing market. ABOUT THE LIGHT GAUGE STEEL TRUSS SYSTEM The light gauge steel truss system is a roof system using patented profiles rolled from steel sheets in either 0.8mm, 1.0mm, or 2.0mm thickness. Light gauge steel truss system complies with grade ISQ300 (1.0mm to 2.0mm) and grade ISQ 550 (0.5mm to 0.8mm material). The design is done similar to prefabricated timber roof trusses, using a computer aided software. Regarding corrosion resistance, the system makes use of cold rolled steel, which is galvanized in coating of Aluminium & Zinc. ADVANTAGES 1. Reduces costs 2. High Strength, fire resistant, light weight 3. Longer life due to pre-galvanised sections 4. Fungus, borer and termite resistant 5. Short construction time 6. Higher accuracy 7. Environmental friendly / Recyclable 8. Light guage steel frames 9. Can be supplied in ‘kit form’ for remote projects 63