At Complete by McDonald Jones, we’re passionate about creating dream homes that are built to last a lifetime. That’s why each of our ready-built house and land packages offer steel frames as standard. Here’s why you should insist on steel - the superior alternative to traditional timber frames.

Steel framing has been used in Australia for over 50 years for residential and light gauge construction. Initially, it was a shortage of conventional building materials after World War II that led to its introduction. However, since this time, steel framing has exploded in popularity due to its superior qualities.

Supaloc® Steel Building Systems began in South Australia, and the future of building was born. Supaloc® identified the great potential of steel framing in its superior energy efficiency, natural strength and resilience, ease of construction and termite resistance. Supaloc® then took on the challenge of creating smarter and more sophisticated construction technology by implementing the use of customised CAD (computer aided design) software to aid product development.

Supaloc® steel frames are manufactured using BlueScope TRUECORE® steel. With the backing of BlueScope’s 95-year history and countless years of practical experimentation, BlueScope TRUECORE® steel has been developed to be perfectly suited to harsh Australian conditions, helping Supaloc® become one of the country’s leading steel frame suppliers.

Over the years since its inception, Supaloc® has continued to create new innovations, namely its patented superior connections and dimpled screw recesses. It is the only system that attaches each and every component together and bolts them to the slab, guaranteeing outstanding structural integrity.

The future is looking strong, as Supaloc® continues to strive for a better way to build.

Unmatched in strength and durability:

• Built to last: Strong and resistant, you will have peace of mind knowing the DNA of your home won’t warp, twist, or shrink. Unlike timber, our steel frame homes won’t succumb to age or environmental impacts, resulting in your Complete home remaining structurally sound for generations. 
• Non-Combustible: Steel frames will not ignite, burn, or contribute to heat, smoke or deadly gases. Steel frames can also slow the speed of a fire and reduce the intensity, potentially reducing costs caused by fire damage.

Peace of mind and protection:

• Termite proof: Did you know steel frames are 100% termite and borer proof, meaning you can forget about costly annual termite inspections and treatments. 
• 25 Year structural guarantee*: We guarantee the structural integrity of our homes, no matter their stage of life. Our owner-transferrable structural warranty period is designed to provide the homeowner confidence and peace of mind. If you decide to sell your home within the warranty period, the new owner will enjoy the same level of assurance as you did when you built your dream home. 

Design flexibility and efficiency:

• Open and airy: Thanks to the strength of steel frames, this can allow for our turnkey home designs to feature larger open plan living spaces for a more modern family home. 
• Faster construction: In a steel frame home, each component of the overall structure is built to exact standards with no room for error. This means your steel frame home can be erected quickly and efficiently, for a straight and true finish. 

Sustainable choice:

• Environmentally friendly: Steel is a recyclable material, making them a sustainable building option. Plus, steels durability translates to lower maintenance costs compared to timber frames.
• Superior weather resistance: Steel frame homes are built to withstand even the harshest of Australian weather conditions, including high winds and heavy rain, providing exceptional protection for your home.

If you’re looking for a strong, secure, and stylish solution for you and your family, a steel framed Complete by McDonald Jones design is your perfect home solution. Explore our available house and land packages across NSW today and get ready to turn your dream home into a reality.
 

* Terms of Guarantee
The builder guarantees to the owner that it will rectify at no cost to the owner any structural failure of a steel frame, timber frame, concrete slab or footing erected in accordance with the contract, if a claim for that failure is made within 25 years from the date of practical completion of the works. Structural failure is damage classified as category 3 or higher as defined in Australian Standard 2870. The owner acknowledges that this extended structural guarantee may be voided, at the discretion of the builder, if the structural failure is the result of damage caused by storm, fire, flooding, subsequent building works, trees, retaining walls or site conditions or events outside of the control of the builder including latent conditions, or where loss or damage arises due to a failure by the owner to ensure site maintenance, termite treatments or site drainage requirements, including in accordance with advice from the builder at handover and the CSIRO guide to footing and maintenance.

A successor in title will have the same rights and benefits of the 25 year structural guarantee as the original owner, with the same terms and limitations if within 6 months of becoming the registered owner of the land they notify Complete by McDonald Jones via the dedicated notification form at completebymjh.com.au, produce a receipt of that notification generated by the Complete by McDonald Jones website form and provide access for an inspection. That inspection may include an assessment of any actions or omissions of the previous owner, or other causes that may have voided the guarantee.

This extended structural guarantee only applies to homes where the original construction contract expressly includes the guarantee.