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When it comes to structural steel, two of the most commonly used types are RHS (Rectangular Hollow Section) and SHS (Square Hollow Section). Both are versatile, durable, and widely used in Australian construction. But when planning your project, the big question is: Should you choose RHS or SHS steel? This guide breaks down the key… Continue reading SHS vs RHS Steel: Sizes, Strength, Cost and When to Use Each (Australian Guide)
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How to Connect a Timber Beam to an SHS Post — A Builder’s Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve ever stood on a building site staring at a shiny SHS steel post and wondering exactly how you’re supposed to get a timber beam onto it, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we get from builders across Australia. The good news? Done right, connecting a timber beam to an SHS post is straightforward, fast, and doesn’t always require a welder on… Continue reading How to Connect a Timber Beam to an SHS Post — A Builder’s Step-by-Step Guide
Complete Guide to Choosing SHS Steel Sizes for Building Projects
When it comes to construction, choosing the right materials makes all the difference in safety, cost, and durability. One of the most common materials in Australian projects is SHS steel (Square Hollow Section). But with so many different SHS steel sizes available, how do you know which one is right for your project? This guide… Continue reading Complete Guide to Choosing SHS Steel Sizes for Building Projects
Why DIY Builders Love SHS Cleats
If you’re building a deck, verandah, carport, pergola, raised floor, or outdoor entertainment area using SHS steel posts, you’ll quickly discover that traditional welded steel connections can be expensive, time-consuming, and difficult to manage. That’s why more DIY builders and owner-builders across Australia are choosing SHS Cleats. Designed to eliminate the need for factory-welded steel… Continue reading Why DIY Builders Love SHS Cleats
Maximizing Construction Efficiency with SHS Cleats
The use of our SHS cleats really does save time and money for the builders on site. It only takes 12 seconds to install each tek screw with our pre-drilled 4mm dia pilot holes. The ease of fixing the cleats to the shs posts with the metal teks makes it a breeze when getting the… Continue reading Maximizing Construction Efficiency with SHS Cleats
Steel Posts for Verandahs, Pergolas & Decks: A Guide to Sizes, Footings & Beam Connections
Introduction Planning a verandah, pergola, or deck? Choosing the right steel posts is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Steel posts – specifically SHS (Square Hollow Section) columns – are the backbone of any outdoor structure. They carry the weight of beams, roofing, and live loads, and they need to last for decades in Australia’s… Continue reading Steel Posts for Verandahs, Pergolas & Decks: A Guide to Sizes, Footings & Beam Connections
What Are SHS Cleats and Why Every Builder Needs Them
Introduction In residential construction, secure beam-to-column connections are crucial for structural integrity and long-term performance. For builders and contractors working with timber or PFC steel beams, finding a solution that’s easy to install, reliable, and adaptable is key. SHS Cleats is a patented solution designed specifically to simplify and enhance structural beam connections to SHS… Continue reading What Are SHS Cleats and Why Every Builder Needs Them
Sub-Floor Bracing & Restumping with Steel: What Every Australian Homeowner Needs to Know
Introduction If your floors are bouncing, doors aren’t closing properly, or you can see daylight between the skirting boards and the floor, chances are your home’s sub-floor structure needs attention. For tens of thousands of older Australian homes – particularly Queenslanders, post-war timber homes, and weatherboard houses across NSW, Victoria, and beyond – restumping and sub-floor bracing are among… Continue reading Sub-Floor Bracing & Restumping with Steel: What Every Australian Homeowner Needs to Know
Benefits of Using Galvanised SHS Cleats for Timber Connections
Introduction When it comes to modern construction, especially in mixed-material structures that combine timber and steel, reliability and strength in connections are critical. The SHS (Square Hollow Section) Cleathas quickly became a preferred solution for builders, engineers, and fabricators across Australia. But what sets galvanised SHS cleats apart from traditional connection methods? Why are they considered… Continue reading Benefits of Using Galvanised SHS Cleats for Timber Connections
SHS Baseplates: Types, Installation Methods and Engineering Requirements for Australian Builders
Every SHS steel column needs something to anchor it to the ground. That something is a baseplate — and while it might look like the simplest piece of hardware in the frame, getting it wrong causes more structural problems than any other connection on the job. Wrong bolt spacing, wrong bearing area, no levelling, or… Continue reading SHS Baseplates: Types, Installation Methods and Engineering Requirements for Australian Builders