Adding Steel Frames to the Mix

Wincrest Homes is the latest building company to start offering its customers steel house frames made from TRUECORE® steel to help promote structural longevity and ensure homeowner confidence.

Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, Wincrest Homes is one of the most respected family run residential building companies operating across New South Wales and Victoria. Already a frequent user of COLORBOND® steel for its roofs, gutters, fascia and downpipes, Wincrest Homes will start to offer house frames made from TRUECORE® steel in all areas north of the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales.

Specifically, Wincrest Homes is keen to provide a solution to combat termite damage, a significant problem in certain areas north of the Hawkesbury. Being inedible to termites and any other pests, house frames made from TRUECORE® steel ensure that the core of a home will remain structurally sound for years to come.

“As a well established family business, we obviously care about customer satisfaction in the long term,” said Lachlan McGregor from Wincrest Homes. “We have a reputation for honesty and quality, so offering products like steel frames makes a lot of sense.

“Also, there has been growing demand in that region for house frames made from TRUECORE® steel, so we want to offer the communities there as much choice in their home building as possible.”

House frames made from TRUECORE® steel are strong, lightweight and come with an impressive 50 year warranty* from BlueScope Steel. Because of their strength, house frames made from TRUECORE® steel won’t sag or twist over time, reducing the chances of cracked cornices, jamming windows and doors, and wavy roof lines that can spoil the experience of owning a new house for many.

Also of great importance is the fact that steel building frames offer a very ‘future considerate’ solution. Steel is one of the most recycled materials on earth and all steel made by BlueScope Steel includes recycled steel in its manufacture. At the end of their service life, house frames made from TRUECORE® steel can be recycled to make new frames, which is good for the environment.

“We have only just taken TRUECORE® steel on and already we’ve had a very high enquiry rate,” Lachlan said. “And, this will continue to grow as people in this region become more aware of steel frames and their benefits.”

According to Mark McCarthy, market development manager at BlueScope Steel: “Wincrest Homes is a great example of a business offering the local market just what it needs. All home buyers want something a little different from their house, and the right building products certainly help achieve that. Whether it’s great looks, functionality, or protection from the elements, steel products such as framing and roofing allow everyone to get what they need, as well as confidence and peace of mind.”

*For more information on warranties see our page: Warranties for Peace of Mind