LGSF Housing & Camp
Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) is a modern construction method using cold-formed steel sections — suitable for fast, durable, and precise construction across various building types.
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Light Gauge Steel Framing
Technology
LGSF is a construction technology using cold-formed steel produced by highly advanced and precise machinery. This method is highly efficient and can be adopted to practically any building type. It is also environmentally sustainable and produces a strong, high-performing structure.
Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) uses cold-formed steel sections as the primary structural frame. It is suitable for fast, durable, and precise construction across various building types — from mining camps and industrial housing to commercial buildings and modular pods.
Cellular concrete is a lightweight, flowable cement-based material filled with air bubbles. It offers good thermal insulation, load distribution, and speed in construction — making it the ideal foundation system paired with LGSF structures.
The Combined System Advantage
Pairing LGSF with Cellular Concrete delivers a construction system that is faster, stronger, and smarter than traditional methods.
LGSF Structural Specifications
All structural components are designed for precision, durability, and compliance with engineering standards.
- 50% faster completion
- No heavy formwork or brick masonry
- Lower seismic load
- Better insulation performance
- Ideal for remote, hilly, or fast-track areas
- Viable alternative to traditional construction
- Fast and predictable outcomes
- Energy efficient and environmentally friendly
LGSF Technical Details
Full specification breakdown — wall cladding, roofing, flooring, and insulation options.
- Fiber Cement Board / Planks
- Cement Particle Board (Bison)
- Knuf Aquapanel
- Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP)
- Various other cladding options
- Pitched: Fiber Cement & Galvalume / Shingles
- Pitched: PUF Sandwiched Panel
- Flat Roof: Decking with Concrete
- Floor joists and decking sheet with concrete
- Fiber cement board (18 or 24mm)
- Rockwool Insulation
- Glasswool Insulation
- High thermal efficiency
- A viable alternative to traditional construction
- Fast and predictable outcomes
- Energy efficient and environmentally friendly
- Profiles: 89mm / 150mm (Thk 0.7 to 2.0mm)
- 100% LGSF or HR/LGSF Hybrid
- G+3 buildings using 100% Light Gauge Frames
- Additional floors using HR/CR hybrid construction
Why Choose LGSF
LGSF combines speed, strength, sustainability, and cost-efficiency — delivering superior results over conventional construction methods.
LGSF Ideal For
G+3 buildings using 100% Light Gauge Frames. Additional floors with hybrid HR/CR construction.
LGSF vs Conventional Construction
A detailed comparison between traditional Brick & RCC construction and modern LGSF construction.
| Brick & RCC Construction | LGSF Construction |
|---|---|
| Quality of construction varies as materials sourced from different vendors. | All materials are of uniform quality. |
| Huge transportation costs as all materials are heavy. | Huge savings in transportation — LGSF is 1/10th the weight of brick wall. |
| Uneven surface requires more plastering material and reduces carpet area by 25%. | Straight finished surface reduces carpet area by only 10–15%. |
| Brick walls are more prone to shrinkage cracks. | Dry walls do not experience shrinkage cracks. |
| Wet construction — time consuming, involves curing at various stages. | Dry and fast construction — no curing needed. |
| Life of the building and durability using CFS framework varies. | Expected lifespan of 100 years — durability subject to user care. |
| Waterproofing and patches on walls are common issues. | Method and workmanship take care of waterproofing issues. |
| External and internal finishes require more work. | Stucco, tiles, stones, paints work well — cleaner lines than brick. |
| Hollow sound / sound transfer in wall structures. | Rockwool / CLC cavity fill delivers STC above codes. |
| Insulation leading to energy savings is limited. | Infill material has substantial improvement over brick wall insulation. |
| Door and window openings require additional work due to uneven surfaces. | Better accuracy of openings in steel framing. |
| High time factor and financial interest burden of RCC construction. | Faster timeline reduces financial interest burden significantly. |
| CFS framework perceived as more expensive than RCC construction. | Direct costs at PAR; higher carpet-to-built-up ratio is a key USP. |
Why LGSF + Foam Concrete is Better for Kalimantan
Engineered for remote and tropical regions — including Kalimantan's rainy seasons, seismic activity, and logistics challenges.
High Density Cellular Concrete Pavement
Methods, methodology, benefits, and application — the science behind the LGSF foundation system.
- Foam Concrete: Lightweight cement paste mixed with foam
- High-Density Range: 1,000–1,800 kg/m³ for structural use
- Applications: Pavements, void filling, slope stabilization
- Reduced dead load on subgrade
- Excellent thermal insulation
- High workability and flowability
- Faster construction timelines
- Minimal shrinkage and settlement
- Cement: OPC or blended
- Foaming agent: Protein-based or synthetic
- Water: Potable
- Sand (optional) for >1,400 kg/m³ density
- Additives: Plasticizers, retarders if needed
- Lightweight yet load-bearing — perfect for remote logistics
- Resists moisture and mold in tropical climates
- Fast curing — structure ready in days, not weeks
- Seismically compatible with LGSF superstructure
- Cost-effective for both small and large-scale deployments
LGSF Housing in the Field
Rexline LGSF housing and camp solutions delivered across industrial and mining sites in Indonesia.
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See LGSF in Action
Watch Rexline's LGSF housing and camp solutions being constructed — from foundation to completion.
- Cellular concrete foundation installation process
- Light gauge steel framing erection
- Wall cladding and roofing installation
- Completed LGSF housing and camp projects