Best suited for
Homes, villas, cottages, low- to mid-rise buildings and assessed rooftop additions
Building systems
The right structure changes
what is possible.
Go lighter, span farther, build faster or combine systems intelligently. Cubora compares permanent building technologies against the site, use, programme and long-term performance.
Lower structural weightFactory-defined componentsReduced wet work
Light Gauge Steel Framing
LGSF
Light by design. Permanent by engineering.
An engineered system of cold-formed, coated steel studs, tracks, joists and trusses. Factory-cut components are assembled into load-bearing walls, floors and roofs, then completed with specified boards, insulation, membranes and finishes. It is permanent construction—not a temporary cabin system.
Why it works
High strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional accuracy and less wet work on site
Confirm before selection
Confirm spans, bracing, connections, corrosion protection, fire and acoustic build-ups, moisture control and approvals
Designed performance
Resilience is engineered into the whole building.
Material choice helps, but performance comes from the structural design, connections, envelope, site conditions and quality of execution working together.
Seismic design
We design for the applicable earthquake actions, soil and building importance. Lighter systems can reduce seismic mass, but stability, bracing, connections and a continuous load path still have to be engineered.
Earthquake-resistant—not “earthquake-proof”.Corrosion control
LGSF uses galvanised or otherwise specified coated steel. PEB protection is selected for the exposure. Cut edges, fasteners, drainage, ventilation and separation from persistent moisture are detailed as one protection strategy.
Protected steel—not “rust-proof”.Rain & moisture control
Roof falls, flashings, membranes, wall cavities, drainage and condensation control are designed around the site. The frame cannot compensate for a poorly detailed envelope.
System + envelope + workmanship.Rooftop & vertical extensions
Add usable space without assuming the existing building can carry RCC.
Where a conventional RCC and masonry addition would introduce substantial dead load, an LGSF or steel–LGSF hybrid may reduce the added weight and shorten work on an occupied site. Lightweight does not mean automatic approval: the existing frame, foundations, load path and lateral stability must be verified first.
Assess an existing buildingStructural auditExisting drawings, measured condition, distress and material strength.
Capacity & load pathFoundations, columns, beams, slabs, connections, wind and seismic resistance.
InterfacesWaterproofing, drainage, fire separation, services, access and construction sequence.
Approval before workEngineer-certified design and applicable local permissions.
How we recommend a system
The project decides. Not a preferred material.
We compare the complete building—not only the frame or the advertised construction speed.
Use, height & spans
What the building must carry, contain and allow over its life.
Loads & existing capacity
Dead, live, wind and seismic actions—including the capacity of an existing building.
Climate & envelope
Rain, humidity, heat, condensation, drainage, waterproofing and corrosion exposure.
Access & programme
Transport limits, erection space, available trades, construction sequence and target dates.
Fire, acoustics & approvals
Required ratings, occupant comfort, statutory checks and project documentation.
SystemTypical fitPrimary strength
LGSFHomes, villas, cottages, low- to mid-rise buildings and assessed rooftop additionsHigh strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional accuracy and less wet work on site
PEBWarehouses, workshops, halls and large-span facilitiesEfficient clear spans, controlled fabrication and predictable structural coordination
Hybrid prefabHillside projects, premium villas, hospitality, mixed uses, complex spans and vertical extensionsPlaces mass and stiffness where needed, and lighter or faster systems where they create value
RCCMulti-storey, high-load and complex buildingsRobustness, stiffness, fire resistance and broad local supply-chain familiarity
Building systems
Build lighter. Span farther. Choose smarter.
Four permanent systems—compared around your project.
Lower structural weightFactory-defined componentsReduced wet work
Light Gauge Steel Framing
LGSF
Light by design. Permanent by engineering.
An engineered system of cold-formed, coated steel studs, tracks, joists and trusses. Factory-cut components are assembled into load-bearing walls, floors and roofs, then completed with specified boards, insulation, membranes and finishes. It is permanent construction—not a temporary cabin system.
Best suited forHomes, villas, cottages, low- to mid-rise buildings and assessed rooftop additions
Key benefitHigh strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional accuracy and less wet work on site
Confirm before selectionConfirm spans, bracing, connections, corrosion protection, fire and acoustic build-ups, moisture control and approvals
Seismic design Corrosion control Rain detailing
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