Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about STRUCTURA products, assembly, materials, and more.
STRUCTURA is designed for both construction professionals and private individuals. Our steel frame system provides architects, builders and project developers with a reliable and practical solution for a wide range of projects, from individual villas to holiday homes, rental properties and resort developments. It is also suitable for private individuals who wish to build their own home, either independently or with the assistance of local professionals. With its pre-cut, pre-drilled and ready-to-assemble components, STRUCTURA makes steel frame construction simpler and more accessible.
STRUCTURA uses galvanized steel C-sections assembled back-to-back and connected with bolted steel plates. All components are pre-cut, pre-drilled and numbered before delivery, making on-site assembly straightforward and accurate. This system provides a robust and rigid structure while allowing easy handling and assembly with standard tools, without on-site welding.
STRUCTURA villas are built on concrete footings, eliminating the need for a full concrete slab. This solution reduces earthworks, preserves the natural terrain and makes construction easier on sloping sites. The elevated structure creates a crawl space, keeping the floor away from direct ground contact. Plumbing, drainage and electrical services remain easily accessible for installation, inspection and maintenance. Closely spaced steel joists form a solid floor base, reinforced by transverse bracing using threaded rods. This design creates a compact, stable floor structure while helping to reduce vibrations and resonance sometimes associated with raised-floor construction. The result: less groundwork, accessible utilities and a solid, stable floor.
STRUCTURA offers a progressive construction solution divided into four construction levels: 1. Steel Structure The complete galvanized steel frame, including all pre-cut, pre-drilled, and numbered components, connection plates, bolts, an assembly guide, and a step-by-step assembly video. 2. Weatherproof Shell The materials required to protect the villa from the outside environment, including the base floor system, exterior wall cladding, exterior doors and windows, and the roofing system. 3. Interior Completion The materials required to make the villa ready for occupancy, including insulation, interior partitions, ceilings, electrical and plumbing systems, painting, and interior floor finishes. 4. Equipment Kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, sanitary fittings, and other equipment that complete the comfort and style of the villa. Clients may order only the Steel Structure or combine additional construction levels according to their project, budget, and preferences.
Yes. Clients are free to combine STRUCTURA proposals with locally sourced materials, provided they remain compatible with the structure.
Yes. STRUCTURA components are pre-cut, pre-drilled and numbered for straightforward assembly using steel connection plates and bolts. A detailed assembly guide and step-by-step video are provided to assist with the installation process. Professional assistance may be required for certain operations, particularly foundations, lifting and safety inspections.
Yes. STRUCTURA proposes a standard, well-defined list of finishing materials, which can be adapted according to the client's project, preferences, and local requirements.
The client is responsible for preparing the site and constructing foundations suited to the ground conditions. STRUCTURA villas are supported by concrete footings, typically consisting of cylindrical concrete foundations topped with square concrete piers. As an illustrative example, using cylindrical foundations 60 cm in diameter and 100 cm deep, with concrete piers measuring 30 × 30 cm and 50 cm high, the approximate concrete quantities are: Model Number of footings Concrete volume CORE S 12 3.93 m³ CORE M 16 5.24 m³ CORE L 18 5.90 m³ These quantities are indicative. Foundation dimensions must be determined according to soil conditions, terrain slope, structural loads and local building requirements, and validated by a qualified professional.
Yes. All STRUCTURA steel components are galvanized to provide protection against corrosion and improve long-term durability. Additional protective measures may be necessary in particularly aggressive environments, such as coastal areas exposed to salt air.
Yes. STRUCTURA offers three standard models: CORE S, CORE M and CORE L. Interior layouts and the positioning of doors and windows can be adapted to individual needs, provided the structural design requirements are respected. Each model includes a 14 m² terrace, and an optional garage can be added to the project.
The complete steel frame package includes: Structural columns Lower and upper perimeter beams Floor joists Exterior wall framing and opening frames Roof trusses and purlins Ceiling joists Terrace columns Steel connection plates and bolts Assembly guide and step-by-step video All structural components are pre-cut, pre-drilled and numbered for assembly. Concrete foundations and on-site construction work are not included.
No. Clients may purchase the complete steel structure only. STRUCTURA also offers selected materials for the Weatherproof Shell, Interior Completion and Equipment construction levels. Clients are free to adjust the proposed quantities or source certain materials locally according to their preferences, budget and availability. However, the steel structure is supplied as a complete system. Its structural components are designed to work together and cannot be purchased individually.
Building regulations and technical requirements vary from country to country. The client is responsible for ensuring that the project complies with local building codes, planning permissions and applicable regulations. Qualified local professionals must verify the requirements relating to foundations, structural loads, wind and seismic conditions, electrical installations, plumbing and other technical systems. STRUCTURA supplies the structural system and selected construction materials, while local regulatory compliance remains the responsibility of the client and qualified professionals in the country of construction.
Yes. International delivery is possible. Logistics are defined on a project-by-project basis.