FAQ

Lead times can vary throughout the year depending on demand within the construction industry and the complexity of individual projects. Once we receive your building drawings, the process generally progresses through the following stages:

• Estimating & Quotation: Approximately 2 to 4 business days.
• Design & Engineering Review: Around 1 to 2 weeks, during which our team prepares truss and frame layouts using advanced detailing software and generates documentation required for permit approvals.
• Manufacturing & Dispatch: Following final approval of layouts by the client or builder, production generally takes between 2 and 4 weeks before delivery to site.

If your project is working to a strict construction timeline, contact the Frame-X team for the latest production availability and lead-time updates.

For many residential projects, prefabricated timber framing remains one of the most economical solutions available. Although material costs can fluctuate, timber continues to be widely used across Victoria due to its flexibility and ease of installation. Builders can readily adjust timber on-site when required, helping reduce labour complications. Unlike steel systems, timber framing typically doesn’t require specialised cutting equipment or additional thermal break components, which can help keep installation expenses lower.

Yes. If your original construction drawings specify steel framing, it is often possible to convert the design to timber. Our detailing specialists use industry-standard software to redesign steel-framed layouts into compliant timber framing systems. Every conversion is completed in accordance with Victorian building requirements, AS 1684 guidelines, and relevant engineering standards.

Choosing factory-manufactured timber wall frames and roof trusses provides several advantages compared with constructing frames directly on-site:

• Accurate Manufacturing: Components are produced using precision cutting equipment, ensuring consistent dimensions and reduced errors.
• Faster Installation: Prefabricated systems can often be erected much quicker than traditional stick-built framing, helping accelerate project completion.
• Reduced Site Waste: Pre-cut and assembled components minimise offcuts and construction waste, lowering disposal and clean-up costs.
• Weather-Protected Production: Because manufacturing takes place indoors, production schedules are less affected by rain and other weather conditions.

Yes. Many contemporary home designs incorporate structural steel members such as lintels, T-bars, or parallel flange channels (PFCs) to support large openings and significant loads. Frame-X can arrange the supply of the required structural steel elements together with your timber framing package, simplifying procurement and coordination.

We manufacture a broad range of roof truss designs suitable for various building styles and structural requirements:

• Standard Trusses: A practical and cost-effective solution for conventional gable and hip roof designs.
• Scissor Trusses: Designed with angled bottom chords to create attractive vaulted or cathedral-style ceilings.
• Truncated Trusses: Commonly used in hip roof construction to form roof ends and transitions.
• Custom Architectural Trusses: Engineered for unique roof geometries, long-span applications, and specialised architectural designs.

Our team reviews your plans and recommends the most suitable truss configuration for your project.

Yes. We design and manufacture engineered floor systems, including Posi-Struts and other open-web floor truss solutions. These systems allow services such as plumbing, electrical wiring, and ductwork to pass through the floor structure without extensive drilling or modifications, improving installation efficiency and reducing labour costs.

Frame-X manufactures trusses and wall frames using quality plantation-grown structural timber sourced from reputable suppliers.

Our standard range includes:

• MGP10 & MGP12 Structural Pine: Machine-graded timber known for its strength, stability, and reliable structural performance.
• H2F Treated Timber: Commonly used for internal framing applications to provide long-term protection against termite activity and timber pests.
• H2 Structural Treated Timber: Available where enhanced protection requirements apply under project specifications.

Yes. The timber used in our products is sourced from responsibly managed Australian plantation forests with recognised environmental certifications such as PEFC and FSC. Timber naturally stores carbon throughout its lifecycle, making prefabricated timber framing an environmentally responsible choice for modern residential construction.

Frame-X operates throughout Victoria and supplies prefabricated roof trusses, wall frames, and floor systems to projects across Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, and numerous regional Victorian locations.

We work with a wide range of clients throughout the construction sector. Our services are available to commercial builders, developers, carpenters, renovators, and owner-builders undertaking new homes, extensions, or renovation projects.

To prepare a detailed and accurate quotation, we generally require:

• Architectural floor plans with dimensions.
• Elevation and sectional drawings showing roof design and ceiling heights.
• Engineering documentation, if available.
• Roofing specifications, including tile or metal roof selections.
• Site location details to assess delivery and access requirements.

Getting a quote from Frame-X is straightforward. Simply send your plans via email, upload them through our online enquiry form, or contact our team directly to discuss your project requirements. Once we review the documentation, we’ll provide a detailed quotation and guidance on the next stages of the process.