Hi this is my first time at posting on this forum
We are in the early stages of buying a mid 1990s steel frame four bed detached house.
I am no builder but have reasonable DIY knowledge. From what i understand its a galvanized steel frame with standard brick single outer skin and hard foam type insulation between the steel frame. The roof is wood trussed with concrete tiles. apparently the original building company no longer exists.
I appreciate the benefits should be better insulation and possibly cheaper initial build costs. I have also checked with my mortgage supplier and insurer, both consider it to be standard construction. But are there any factors i should be aware of?
My concerns are life span, corrosion, modification, external extension potential and if i would be able to covert the loft into a room. Also i wounder if getting a full structual survey would answer any of my concerns.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
We are in the early stages of buying a mid 1990s steel frame four bed detached house.
I am no builder but have reasonable DIY knowledge. From what i understand its a galvanized steel frame with standard brick single outer skin and hard foam type insulation between the steel frame. The roof is wood trussed with concrete tiles. apparently the original building company no longer exists.
I appreciate the benefits should be better insulation and possibly cheaper initial build costs. I have also checked with my mortgage supplier and insurer, both consider it to be standard construction. But are there any factors i should be aware of?
My concerns are life span, corrosion, modification, external extension potential and if i would be able to covert the loft into a room. Also i wounder if getting a full structual survey would answer any of my concerns.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks