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Iron Truss House — example design

Modern living with steel strength

Thirty years of heavy steel engineering, now shaping the places people live. A KVK Iron Truss House pairs a cold-formed steel frame and steel truss roof with insulated wall panels — delivering a modern, durable home in a fraction of the time of conventional construction.

Why Iron Houses

The precision of industrial steelwork, brought to the scale of a family home — faster to raise, lighter on its foundations and built to last.

01

Faster Construction

Less time on site, more savings — typically 2 to 4 months.

02

High Strength & Durability

Withstands extreme weather; resists termites and fire.

03

Lightweight Structure

Less load on foundations, more design flexibility.

04

Cost Effective

Lower overall construction cost with high long-term value.

05

Eco Friendly

Less waste on site; steel is sustainable and recyclable.

06

Modern & Aesthetic

Contemporary designs, customised to your needs.

07

Made for MEP

Planned, hidden routing for easy installation and upgrades.

In short

A modern, durable home — typically in 2 to 4 months.

Plan your Iron House

Civil vs Iron

How a steel-framed Iron Truss House compares with conventional brick-and-concrete construction, factor by factor.

Civil house
Iron Truss House — example design
Iron truss house
01Initial costCivil house: Higher (material + labour)
Iron truss house: Lower — faster, efficient construction
02Construction timeCivil house: 6 – 12 months, depending on size
Iron truss house: 2 – 4 months
03WeightCivil house: Heavy — brick, cement, concrete
Iron truss house: Lightweight — steel frame + panels
04DurabilityCivil house: Good, but prone to cracks and seepage
Iron truss house: High — resists termites, fire and weather
05Labour requirementCivil house: High — labour-intensive
Iron truss house: Low — prefabricated, easy assembly
06Reusability / resaleCivil house: Limited reuse value
Iron truss house: High — up to 80% of material recoverable*
07Thermal comfortCivil house: Hot in summer, cold in winter
Iron truss house: Better insulation with the right panels
08Design flexibilityCivil house: Limited
Iron truss house: High — modern, customisable designs
09MaintenanceCivil house: Higher — often needs repairs
Iron truss house: Low — long life, minimal upkeep
10LifespanCivil house: Moderate — depends on site & design
Iron truss house: 50+ years with proper care

*Subject to condition. Figures are indicative and vary with design, site and specification. Image shows an example design.

The system

The same discipline behind our industrial structures, scaled to the home — a precise, pre-fabricated system assembled on site.

01Steel truss roof
02CFS (cold-formed steel) framing
03Wall panels — PU / EPS / Rockwool
04Floor decking
05Pre-fabricated system
Two-storey cold-formed steel house frame standing on its plinth
Fig. 01Cold-formed steel framing
Single-storey steel frame with a steel truss roof, an engineer in the foreground
Fig. 02Steel truss roof
Steel frame of a pitched-roof house with trussed floors and roof
Fig. 03Pre-fabricated system

Illustrative frames

MEP integration

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire-safety systems are planned together with the steel structure — routed neatly, hidden from view and easy to reach.

01

Electrical

  • Wiring & DB panels
  • Lighting systems
  • Solar / backup
  • Earthing & lightning protection
02

Plumbing

  • Water-supply lines
  • Drainage systems
  • Sanitary fittings
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Water pumps
03

HVAC

  • Cooling & heating
  • Ventilation systems
  • Fresh-air circulation
  • Exhaust systems
04

Fire & Safety

  • Fire alarm & detection
  • Fire-fighting systems
  • Sprinklers
  • Emergency lighting
  • Exit signage

The advantage

  • Planned & hidden integration
  • Better space utilisation
  • Energy-efficient & smart systems
  • Easy maintenance & future upgrades

How it works

One team carries your home from the first conversation to the day you move in — design, fabrication, erection and services under a single roof.

01

Consult

Understand your plot, needs and budget.

02

Design

Floor plans, elevations and structural design.

03

Fabricate

Steel frame and trusses fabricated to drawing.

04

Assemble

Rapid on-site erection of frame, roof and panels.

05

Finish & Hand Over

MEP, finishes and handover of your home.

Iron House — more than a home.It’s a smart investment.

Begin with a conversation

Share your plot, your needs and your budget. Our team will help you shape a steel-framed home that is quicker to build and made to last.