Resources

A general guide to assist qualified tradepersons in the fixing of materials to steel framed houses.

This guide contains information to help you meet your obligation to comply with AS/NZS 3000 when working on steel framing buildings

This guide explains detailing process where electrical detailing is entered prior to the frames being fabricated.

This guide contains information to help you meet your obligation to comply with earthing requirements in AS/NZS 3000:2018 when working on steel framed buildings.

This Advisory Note looks at the requirements of AS 1397 as this is the most common steel used in the residential and low-rise steel framing industry. However, the principles discussed apply for all steel products used in building structures.

This Advisory Note discusses some of the issues involved in the correct selection of screw coatings for steel framing and makes recommendations on minimum coating performance to achieve reliable durability in steel framing connections.

The NASH Technical Notes series provides practical guidance and technical information to support the design and construction of LGS steel-framed buildings. Covering topics including structural design, energy efficiency, fire resistance and building envelopes, the notes help navigate NCC requirements and best practice solutions.

This Handbook supports the NASH Standard – Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing, Part 1: Design Criteria. It covers the structural design of floor, wall, roof and bracing systems as well as assisting with the design of connections, testing structures, durability, fabrication and construction practices. Design tables and manufacturers testing data are included for connections.

The NASH Standard is available to purchase on the NASH website in either PDF or hardcopy format.

The NASH Standard is available to purchase on the NASH website in either PDF or hardcopy format.

The NASH Standard is available to purchase on the NASH website in either PDF or hardcopy format.

The NASH Standard is available to purchase on the NASH website in either PDF or hardcopy format.

The NASH Standard is available to purchase on the NASH website in either PDF or hardcopy format.

Standards Australia website - Wiring Rules:  AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical installations, known as the Wiring Rules, are the technical rules that help electricians design, construct and verify electrical installations. 

Product information for Ametalin ThermalBreak®

Product information for ATI Cavi-Break Strip® Thermal Break Strip

The Bremick range of self-drilling screws includes screws suitable for steel framing.

Buildex fastening solutions for in factory fixing and on site fixing in steel frame housing.

ICCONS offer a comprehensive range of construction fastening systems for steel framing applications.

Ideal Fasteners specialise in the steel frame industry and actively work with steel frame manufacturers, suppliers and home builders.

Hardie Break by James Hardie is a thick thermal break strip.

Product information for Kingspan's insulation product range

This flyer shows the Makita® Complete light gauge steel framers kit and Standard light gauge steel framers kit.

Nessco Fasteners has a solution for any light gauge steel framing application.

Frameguard Membrane System for Steel Frames

This design guide outlines details of different connectors for steel framing, and includes information such as specifications, design capacities, fasteners and connection diagrams. 

See the Ramset™ Anchoring and Fixing ranges and access technical data and documents.

This joint ASI/NASH resource (including a webpage, PDF resource and video) provides an overview of designing in Bushfire Areas. It includes design principles, compliance pathways and installation details for residential steel roofing and walling.

Australian Standards including AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 are available to purchase on the Standards Australia Store website in web reader or hard copy format.