Speed of execution
Schedules up to 2 times shorter than traditional construction. Elements arrive ready to assemble, installation is dry with no curing time, and the schedule barely depends on weather.
Light gauge steel framing, built for the future.
A factory dedicated to building professionals.
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Our method
How it works
- 01
Plans
We start from your plans and programme.
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Engineering & calculations
We model and verify the structure.
- 03
Manufacturing
We roll-form, assemble and number the panels.
- 04
Assembly
Your teams assemble on site using our drawings.
Who are you?
One solution for every player.
ArchitectA little more time in design, significant time savings on site.Discuss my projectBuilding contractor2 to 3 people, a few days to erect the structure, and you move on to finishing works.Discuss my projectDeveloper / InvestorDeliver faster, build for less, sell more m².Discuss my projectPrivate clientHave a project in mind? We connect you with a building contractor in your area.Discuss my project
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Our projects
Gabled villa — LGS frame
Houses · 5 photos
Six-storey building — LGS structure
Apartment buildings · 4 photos
Extension to a brick house
Roof additions & extensions · 5 photos
Prefabricated module lifted by crane
Modular construction · 6 photos
Garden garage — steel framing
Units & garages · 5 photos
Industrial units — steel framing
Warehouses · 4 photos
Semi-detached houses — LGS and OSB panels
Houses · 5 photos
Terraced houses — prefabricated wall panels
Houses · 7 photos
Contemporary houses — winter finishes
Houses · 3 photos
Brick-clad house — drone view
Houses · 3 photos
Contemporary house — LGS and OSB panels
Houses · 5 photos
Two-storey house — LGS frame
Houses · 2 photos
Steel-framed villa — Greece
Houses · 5 photos
LGS house — complex roof structure
Houses · 4 photos
Building — steel-framed façades
Apartment buildings · 4 photos
Roof addition on an existing building
Roof additions & extensions · 5 photos
Extension to a stone building
Roof additions & extensions · 3 photos
Tiny house on a trailer
Modular construction · 5 photos
Floating house
Modular construction · 4 photos
Light gauge steel framing: engineering at the service of your projects
We design and build light gauge steel (LGS) buildings combining speed of execution, energy performance and durability. A proven technology, digital manufacturing, and high-performance steel by European steel supply chain.
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Up to 2 times faster than traditional construction
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Millimetre precision thanks to digital manufacturing
< 2 %
Material offcuts in production
100 %
Recyclable, with no loss of quality
60 %
Up to 60 % lighter
10 %
Up to 10 % more usable floor area
≤ 15 kWh/m²/yr
Passive-house level achievable for heating demand
150 years
Of history and nearly 80 years of standardisation
What is LGS?
LGS stands for Light Gauge Steel — cold-formed light steel framing. The building structure (walls, floors, roof) is made of steel profiles 0.75 to 3 mm thick, cold-folded into C or U sections, then screwed together. The result is a light, rigid and highly precise frame.
The frame then receives insulation, interior linings and the desired exterior finishes: render, stone, cladding, composite panels. Once completed, the building looks like a traditional construction, with the performance of an industrialised system.
The material
A high-performance steel: zinc-magnesium coating by European steel supply chain
We exclusively use zinc-magnesium coating steel, developed by European steel supply chain, the world leader in steelmaking.
Its metallic coating combines zinc, aluminium (about 3.5%) and magnesium (about 3%). It offers corrosion resistance clearly superior to conventional galvanisation, together with self-healing protection of cut edges and drill holes.
Renowned for its performance in demanding environments, including coastal areas and outdoor exposure, zinc-magnesium coating guarantees durable protection of the structure.
A proven technology
Mid-19th century: first uses of cold-formed steel in buildings, in the United States and the United Kingdom.
1933: steel-framed houses are presented at the Chicago World's Fair.
1946: publication of the first design standard dedicated to cold-formed steel.
1960s to 1990s: widespread adoption in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Since the 2000s: continuous growth in Europe, driven by energy performance and speed-of-execution requirements.
Today: 3D design, automated roll forming and high-performance steels.
Our method
Five steps, from plan to erected building.
- 01
Study and design
3D modelling of the project, calculation and sizing of every structural element.
- 02
Manufacturing
Data is sent to the roll former, which cuts, punches, folds and numbers every custom profile.
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Assembly
Panels are erected according to the layout plan, with no on-site adjustment.
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Weathertight shell
Wind- and watertight in a reduced timeframe.
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Insulation and finishes
Double insulation, airtightness, services, linings and finishes.
The strengths of light steel
Energy performance
Double insulation: between the studs, then continuously in front of the frame. This homogeneous envelope eliminates thermal bridges and, combined with controlled airtightness, achieves the passive-house standard.
Precision and stability
A dimensionally stable material, insensitive to humidity variations. Structures keep their geometry over time.
Durability
A structure protected against corrosion, insensitive to humidity, wood-eating insects and micro-organisms, and non-combustible.
Lightness and strength
A very high strength-to-weight ratio that lightens foundations and facilitates vertical extensions. Excellent behaviour under wind and seismic loads.
Environmental commitment
100% recyclable steel, less than 2% production offcuts, clean sites and reduced transport.
Frequently asked questions
Let's talk about your project
Our teams study your project and support you from design to delivery.
Light gauge steel framing, delivered ready to assemble
Stabiframe designs, calculates and manufactures light gauge steel framing (LGS) for walls, floors and roofs. Every panel is modelled, numbered and produced in our factory in Białystok, Poland, then delivered ready to assemble across Europe and the UK. We do not install; your builder or our certified partners erect what we manufacture.
Light gauge steel framing is up to 60% lighter than masonry equivalents, which lightens foundations and opens up vertical extensions that a heavier structure could not carry. The slim profile also gives back usable floor area that thicker masonry walls would otherwise take up, a real gain on a constrained plot.
Our in-house design office builds the structural model first: load paths, wind, snow and seismic calculation to the standards of the destination country. The same digital model then drives our cold roll-forming line, which cuts, punches and numbers every section with millimetre precision, so nothing is measured by hand on site.
We cold-form ArcelorMittal Magnelis coated steel for its corrosion resistance, and offer the XCarb low-carbon option where a lower embodied-carbon structure matters to the project. Both keep the same mechanical properties, the same factory tolerances and the same assembly logic from one panel to the next.
Erection stays dry: crews assemble labelled panels against the assembly drawings, with no on-site cutting, no concrete curing time and far less exposure to weather delays than a wet trade. That is what shortens the build programme compared with traditional masonry, without changing how the finished building looks.
Whether you are an architect, a builder, a developer or an industrial partner, send us your drawings. We answer with a technical assumption, a bill of materials and a delivery programme for light gauge steel framing, modular construction and prefabricated steel wall panels across Europe and the UK.
Frequently asked questions about light gauge steel framing
How much does a light gauge steel frame cost?
- Cost depends on the building's size, the span and loads required, the finish level you choose (bare frame, insulated panels, or a more complete level) and the delivery distance. Because every project comes from a calculated bill of materials, we can give you a precise figure once we have your drawings or your brief. Request a quote and we will come back with a technical assumption and a price range.
Is a steel frame house warm and comfortable?
- Thermal comfort comes from the insulation and airtightness built into the wall panel, not from the steel frame alone. Light gauge steel framing leaves a slim, dimensionally stable structure that frees up depth for insulation, so walls can reach high thermal performance for a given thickness.
How long does a steel frame build take?
- Panels are manufactured in our factory while the site is prepared, and erection is dry, with no curing time to wait for. The exact programme depends on the size and complexity of your project; we confirm it once we have studied your drawings.
Do I need a building permit for a steel frame house?
- Yes. A light gauge steel framed building is subject to the same planning and building permit rules as any other construction method; requirements depend on your local regulations. Our design office provides the calculation notes and drawings needed to support your application.
Is light gauge steel framing durable and resistant to corrosion?
- We cold-form ArcelorMittal Magnelis coated steel, chosen for its corrosion resistance, with an XCarb low-carbon option available. Unlike timber, the frame is not sensitive to rot or wood-boring insects, and it keeps its mechanical properties over the life of the building.
How does light gauge steel framing perform for fire and acoustics?
- Steel itself is non-combustible, and fire and acoustic performance of the finished wall depend on the lining and insulation build-up specified for your project. Our design office details the wall build-up to meet the requirements of your destination country.