Answer: Attaching things to walls may be easier, for it's easier for a magnet to find the steel stud. Lighter pictures hang on the drywall just as with wood-framed walls, with toggle bolts or hangers.

Normal to lightweight pictures can typically be hung using a picture hanger with a nail driven anywhere into the sheetrock just like in frame construction. Heavier weight objects will need to be hung by screwing or nailing into the imbedded web, one of which is imbedded in the block running floor to ceiling spaced every six inches. The webs can be located much the same as in frame construction using either a magnetic stud finder (find the screws), or a sensitive electronic stud finder. See similar questions...

Yes, pictures and other decoration can be mounted using self-tapping screws at stud locations, or by standard drywall anchors between studs, just as in wood-framed buildings. See similar questions...

Yes, but I am not able to despatch a glazed, framed or even mounted picture except at extra cost to you for secure packaging and carriage, and at your own risk. If we live near enough to one another, then personal delivery or collection might be arranged at our mutal convenience. The cheapest and simplest way for you to buy a picture from me is unmounted and unframed. You may then frame it in your own preferred style. Please email me to discuss. See similar questions...

YES. When you order both a frame and a painting we stretch your painting on stretcher bars. Then we frame the painting and put all the necessary hardware for you to hang your painting on your wall. See similar questions...

Answer: Yes. Since steel framing allows larger spans, the structure requires fewer interior load-bearing walls. And members are screwed together, which allows them to be disassembled and re-used. As a result, renovations are easy, and you have more flexibility in design. See similar questions...

Answer: No. A zinc coating on the steel protects it from corrosion. In high-stress environments such as the seashore, Steel Elements can recommend optional coatings to ward off salt air. See similar questions...

Answer: You will need at least as much cavity insulation (providing the same R-value) in a steel framed home as with wood. In some markets, you will need to add exterior rigid insulation. Consult the Steel Framing Alliance's Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls available on-line at www.SteelFramingAlliance.com. Note: Open shape metal studs will require the use of full width batts, commonly used in commercial framing and available at most building material dealers. See similar questions...

Depending on the weight of the picture frame, you can hang it to the partition with plastic anchors. Objects that are heavier can be hung from screws attached directly to the steel studs, which can be easily determined its position with magnet. See similar questions...

Yes. We recommend sticky putty that will not leave a residue (test on a small area before using everywhere). See similar questions...

You may use tacks and nails to hang pictures on the interior walls of your apartment. Sticky blue tack is not permitted. See similar questions...

Shelving can easily be fixed to rammed earth walls with masonry wall fasteners. Pictures can be hung using a nail, wherever your heart desires, as you do not have to find that elusive wall stud to hammer your nail into. See similar questions...

Matting and framing is an industry in itself and there's a great deal of precision and expertise required to properly frame a photographic print. Since we're not in the framing business, we could never compete with the selection and price of your local frame shop. Nor could we guarantee the quality over many years of use. Shipping a photograph framed in glass is another difficult and risky task. See similar questions...

Yes it can be. We have a lot of experience converting Timber framed houses. We employ the services of a Structural Engineer who designs and certifies (with Professional Indemnity Insurance) wooden support structures to allow for a suspended Floor as well as supporting the roof trusses. To our knowledge we are unique in the Irish market with this approach. See similar questions...

The best place to hang a framed original is an interior wall that is not near food preparation, water sources (pipes and bathrooms), vents, windows, or in the path of sunlight. The environment you choose to hang your valued originals is important for their preservation. Interior walls are better than exterior walls that can have frequent temperature and humidity changes. Air vents, heat vents, and fireplaces can also have sudden, high temperature changes and can deposit soot and dirt. See similar questions...

All of our signs come ready to hang with pre-drilled holes, eyelets or keyholes. We do not include mounting hardware such as nails or clips. See similar questions...

Yes. In Australia steel framing has been used successfully in housing since the early 1950’s. The Australian steel framing industry has a well-earned reputation for being highly innovative. Today’s framing represents the results of years of research, testing and product improvement. It is a thoroughly engineered product. In responding to the needs of the Australian customer, the steel framing industry in Australia leads the World with its technology. See similar questions...

Stud framed (or stick built) structures are how most homes are typically built. Generally they require a great deal of excavation and have a continuous concrete footing and foundation around the perimeter. Walls are made of 2x4 or 2x6 vertical “studs” 16 or 24 inches on center. By code, stud walls without lateral support are limited to 10 feet in height, unless a structural analysis is done. Roof trusses or rafters and ceiling joists can be no greater than 24 inches on center. See similar questions...

They're definitely safer against high winds and earthquakes, pests, fires and lightning. They offer better shelter and are non-combustible. The steel frame offers better protection against lightning than any other construction system. Scientists recommend seeking shelter in steel frame structures during lightning storms because the steel frame provides a path to the ground, reducing the likelihood of explosions, secondary fires, or personal injury. See similar questions...