Steel Framed

A-Frame Structures

Iconic design. Steel-framed strength. Built for how you’ll actually use it.

The A-Frame has long been the shape of the classic retreat — steep, symmetrical rooflines that shed rain, flood the interior with light, and make a small footprint feel dramatic. We build ours in light-gauge steel, not timber. That means faster construction, no risk of termite damage or rot, and a frame engineered to hold its shape for decades with minimal upkeep. It’s built on the same light-gauge steel framing system behind our other steel structures.

Faster to Build

Prefabricated steel goes up in a fraction of the time.

Termite & Rot Proof

Galvanized steel shrugs off pests and damp.

Soaring Interiors

Open plans, lofts and glazed gable ends.

Low Maintenance

No repainting, no seasonal pest treatment.

Why Steel-Framed A-Frames

Ideal Uses

The A-Frame suits anywhere a small footprint needs to feel generous.

Our Process

From first site visit to handover, five clear stages.

Consultation & Site Assessment

We visit your site, understand your goals, and assess access, terrain and foundation needs.

Design & Engineering

Your A-Frame is designed and structurally engineered around your chosen size, layout and site.

Fabrication

Steel components are fabricated off-site to precise specifications.

On-Site Assembly

The frame is erected on-site, ready for roofing, cladding and finishing.

Handover

Your A-Frame is completed, inspected and handed over ready to use.

From Foundation to Peak

Under construction: our light-gauge steel A-Frame, from foundation to peak.

Light-gauge steel A-Frame under construction, side elevation showing the full length of the steel roof trusses
Steel-framed A-Frame viewed from the gable end, with the floor structure and apex trusses in place

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an A-Frame structure built from?

Pavilion’s A-Frame structures are built on light-gauge steel framing rather than timber, giving the classic A-Frame shape a termite-proof, low-maintenance structure.

Are steel A-Frame homes more durable than timber A-Frames?

Yes — galvanized steel resists termites, rot and warping even in humid or high-rainfall conditions, which timber-framed A-Frames are prone to.

What are A-Frame structures typically used for?

A-Frames suit weekend and holiday homes, glamping cabins, guest cottages, garden studios and farm retreats.

How long does it take to build a steel A-Frame?

Prefabricated steel components are fabricated off-site and assembled on-site, so steel A-Frames go up faster than conventional timber or masonry construction.

Ready to Build Your A-Frame?

Tell us about your site and vision, and we’ll put together a free consultation and quote.

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