The INGENIO´S TURNKEY service is a service created with the needs of customers in mind. This service is distinguished by the simplicity in which the entire construction process is carried out, thus avoiding any kind of concern and mishaps for the customer. Our turnkey service covers all types of construction (Ex.: construction called “traditional” in masonry, reinforced concrete, natural stone, thermal block; construction in LSF; construction in wood; modular construction). All services in one place!
CONSTRUCTION IN LSF (LIGHT STEEL FRAMING)
Here are some of the benefits of LSF construction for you and the environment:
- Speed in Construction
Our construction system was rigorously planned and studied in order to reduce the construction time between 6 to 8 months.
- Ecological construction
We use a significant percentage of recycled, recyclable and reusable materials, drastically reducing ecological impact and material waste.
- Economic Construction
With significantly less construction time and significantly less waste of materials, our LSF homes are a more economical construction solution for you.
The generation of rubble in a Steel Frame work is around 1% while in masonry the numbers are close to 20% and 25%. A huge difference that leads us to think that if in a masonry construction the waste and generation of rubble is 20% to 25%, it means that in every 4 houses built, one is thrown away!
- Anti-seismic construction
The calculation made by our team of experts in the construction of your house takes into account all local factors and loads, being prepared for the event of seismic occurrence.
- Fire Resistance
Most components used in this building system are either flame resistant or self-extinguishing, thus preventing outbreak propagation.
The Steel Frame system meets all the standards required by law for fire resistance and can easily exceed them.
- Energy Efficiency
The coefficient of thermal conductivity in the walls of our construction is lower compared to a masonry wall, resulting in greater thermal efficiency, effectively contributing to future savings in your water and electricity bills.
- Certification
Our constructions are made of light galvanized steel of high strength, durability and lightness, complying with all international standards. All materials used in construction are certified.
- Versatile and custom construction
The basic principle of our construction is modular construction, combined, studied and always adapted to the taste and needs of each client. You can quickly and simply add to your home at any time, as the family grows or simply because your needs have changed. All finishes are chosen and selected by the customer, always accompanied by our team of specialists, in order to guarantee the best quality/price ratio.
We show you a little of our construction in Light Steel Framing
The constructive method varies greatly from masonry construction, as we do not use bricks or thermal blocks and, despite the visual result being similar, it is superior in quality and precision.
Outer Wall
We soon began to see differences in the construction method in the components of the external walls which, when combined, guarantee a resistant, durable facade with greater thermal and acoustic efficiency.
Structure:
The structure used is made of light galvanized steel with anti-corrosion treatment, which gives it a durability of over 300 years.
Galvanized steel is resistant to rust and abrasions, maintaining its rigidity over time. A big plus point of LSF is that steel is a recyclable material.
OSB board (Oriented Strand Board):
The OSB board is a panel made up of pressed strips of reforested wood, which gives it greater mechanical resistance, compared to a common wooden board. It is used as a bracing of the galvanized light steel structure.
EPS board:
The entire external structure is covered by an EPS plate that works like our skin. It allows the system to breathe and prevents moisture from entering. The EPS board helps to lower the temperature of the panels and prevents mold from forming.
Rock Wool or Polyurethane:
Rock wool is used as a thermal and acoustic insulator. It is applied inside the panels, as if it were the “filling”.
Another alternative is engineered polyurethane, as it is a highly efficient product in terms of insulation, since its application is continuous, without joints or cracks. It is also applied inside the panels as if it were the “filling”.
Coating:
For the finishing of the external walls, each customer can choose the coatings, whether painting, stone, porcelain, hood, wood, etc.
Internal Wall
The interior walls are also in galvanized mild steel, similar to the exterior walls. We should not confuse Light Steel Framing walls with “traditional” drywall walls. The LSF wall system is much more robust, as it uses structural profiles and is braced, which makes the walls more resistant and flexible in relation to fixing heavy objects on the walls.
Plasterboard Board:
The entire structure is covered with plasterboard plates and covered with leveling putty, thus ensuring its waterproofing and the unification of the plates.
Rock wool:
The wall can be treated in a conventional way, and can receive paint, texture, ceramic coating, wood, etc.
Slab
The floor slab is made of concrete and can vary depending on the terrain.
The top floor slab follows the same principle as the external walls. It is composed of a structure in galvanized light steel coated with OSB plates, rock wool for thermal and acoustic insulation, receives a reinforced subfloor and finally the coating that is up to the customer to choose.
Roof
On the roof, what we use most is a platband with a sandwich panel covering to ensure high thermal and acoustic insulation.
See some of our work in our GALLERY…