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Based in Durban, Tugela Steel are the leading steel structure manufacturers of standard-size portal frames, delivering and erecting these structures throughout Southern Africa, Africa and abroad. Customer satisfaction, integrity, quality, and peace of mind are what we, at Tugela Steel, pride ourselves on.

Prefabricated buildings

Tugela Steels core business lies in the mass production of its standard-size prefabricated steel buildings.

Our prefabricated buildings have been designed around the most popular sizes sought after by clients over the last 30 years. Tugela Steel is the only company of its kind which can proudly say it keeps this range of prefabricated buildings in stock and immediately available.

These structures are all designed for future expansion and flexibility to accommodate commercial growth.

Steel structure design

All Tugela Steel’s prefabricated building packages include the option of roof sheeting, insulation, ventilation, roller shutter door systems and various natural lighting options.

Tugela Steel’s standard span packages extend sequentially from 12, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30 to 36 m. Structure lengths can be in multiples of 5m or 6m and the standard roof pitch can be either 10 or 15 deg.

Standard span widths:

Standard spans are 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 30, & 36 m

Standard roof pitch is 10 or 15º

Span lengths can be any multiples of 5 m or 6 m

Engineers certificate

All structures are sold with an Engineer’s Certificate and are designed in accordance with SABS 0160 & 0162.

Steel quality

All steelwork is grade 350 WA. Steel is degreased and primed with red oxide primer. Optional extras are enamel finishing coat or galvanising.

Roof sheeting

Roof sheeting consists of galvanised or chromodek (painted) or zincAL or colorplus (painted).

Insulation

Insulation can vary from reflective insulation foil to Isoboard/high-quality polystyrene panels.

Fill in our quotation form and upload any drawings or plans and we’ll quote you accordingly.

Lower environmental impact

Steel is one of the most sustainable construction materials. Its strength and durability coupled with its ability to be recycled, again and again, without ever losing quality, make it truly compatible with long-term sustainable development.

Cost-effective and quick to build

Construction is quick and simple with the Tugela steel portal frame system components. This means high-quality results anywhere, using low-cost, low-skilled labour and shorter timeframes.

Benefits of steel structures

· Durability

· Ease of assembly

· Structures come in the form of a kit structure

· Cost-effective

· Speed of construction

· Lower environmental impact

Strong and design-flexible

Steel’s inherent strength enables architectural and design flexibility.

Durable and safe

Exceptional resistance to fire, corrosion and pests, portal frame steel buildings are the first choice for extreme environmental conditions. Because steel doesn’t need treating with pesticides, preservatives or glues, it’s also safer for people handling and living or working around it.

Environmentally friendly

Steel portal frame structures last longer, are light and easy to transport and create minimal raw material waste. At the end of its long life, steel can also be fully recycled.

Speed of erection

Steel structures can be erected quite rapidly. This normally results in a quicker economic payoff.

Repetitive use

Steel can be reused after a structure is disassembled.

Quality of construction

Steel structures can be built with high-quality workmanship and narrow tolerances.

Adaption of prefabrication

Steel is highly suitable for prefabrication and mass production.

Ease of repair

Steel structures in general can be repaired quickly and easily.

Fatigue strength

Steel structures have relatively good fatigue strength.