Steel Frame Solutions for Islands & Remote Sites

3-15 kg

Individual Member Weight

Hand-carried by 2 workers

Ro-Ro & Sea

Island Ferry Logistics

Direct from Izmir/Istanbul ports

100% Complete

All-Inclusive Hardware Box

Zero missing parts on the island

70% Lighter

Total Structural Mass

Reduced foundation concrete by 60%

Steel Frame Solutions for Islands & Remote Sites

SerVilla Specialized Engineering Solution: For Island Logistics, Mountain & Remote Terrains

Engineered Efficiency

Industry Challenges vs. SerVilla Engineered Solution

Building on Greek Aegean islands, the Balearics, Croatian archipelagos, or remote Alpine valleys presents immense challenges: narrow cliffside roads inaccessible to heavy concrete mixers, lack of mobile cranes, expensive local materials, and fragile ecosystems. SerVilla's lightweight LGSF system is purpose-engineered for remote logistics. Every profile weighs between 3 and 15 kg and can be carried by hand. Complete kits are shipped via Ro-Ro ferries with all screws, brackets, and membranes included—guaranteeing zero missing parts on remote islands.

Traditional Problem

Narrow rural/island roads and steep slopes make delivery of ready-mix concrete trucks and 40-ton cranes impossible.

SerVilla Engineered Solution

LGSF components are delivered in flat-pack strapped bundles. Individual pieces are unloaded manually and assembled on site without heavy machinery.

Traditional Problem

On remote islands, missing a single specific screw or bracket can halt a construction site for weeks awaiting next ferry shipments.

SerVilla Engineered Solution

We include complete custom hardware boxes containing 100% of structural fasteners, hold-downs, anchor bolts, chemical cartridges, plus a 10% spare margin.

Procurement Architecture

Recommended Delivery Package & Scope of Responsibility

Clear transparency: exactly what SerVilla manufactures and ships from Türkiye vs. what is arranged on your local jobsite.

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Structural Frame Kit

Precision CNC roll-formed galvanized structural steel superstructure (walls, floor joists, roof trusses) with 100% inkjet numbering and hardware.

Key Package Inclusions:

✓ All exterior load-bearing wall frames pre-punched and dimpled for precision screw fit
✓ Interior partition wall frames designed to receive standard 12.5mm gypsum drywalls
✓ Engineered floor joist cassettes or lattice steel girders for multi-storey stability
✓ Complete roof truss system, rafters, ceiling joists, purlins and bracing members
✓ Full structural connection package: hold-downs, anchor brackets, heavy-duty shear angles

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Scope Division: Factory vs. Jobsite

✓ SerVilla Supply & Responsibility:

• 3D BIM structural modeling & MEP clash coordination
• Certified Eurocode 1/3/8 static calculation reports
• S350GD+Z275 CNC roll-formed galvanized superstructure
• 100% inkjet member numbering matching 3D assembly plans
• Complete hardware fastening package & anchor bolt schedule
• DAP export logistics & 0% EU customs documentation (A.TR)

⚑ Handled Locally by Client / Contractor:

• Municipal building permit & local architectural stamping
• Concrete foundation slab / footings according to anchor plan
• Local utility connections (water, sewer, grid electricity)
• Local interior finishes (ceramic tiles, painting, sanitaryware)

Engineering Parameters

Technical Specification & Standards

Certified structural engineering parameters, steel metallurgy, and acoustic/thermal ratings.

Transport Packaging	Weatherproof UV-wrapped strapped bundles (max length 6m - 12m for container packing)
Maximum Component Weight	15 kg per individual structural stud/track profile
Hardware Over-Pack	+10% extra fasteners, self-drilling screws, and drill bits included in every export crate
Port Logistics	Direct Ro-Ro truck or standard 20ft / 40ft container dispatch via Izmir, Cesme, Istanbul ports
Foundation Adaptability	Direct anchoring onto minimal concrete strip footings, slab-on-grade, or ground screws

Execution Journey

5-Phase Project Workflow for For Island Logistics, Mountain & Remote Terrains

From initial concept / CAD upload to final turnkey or supervised assembly on site.

01

Access Route & Port Survey

We review your site coordinates, island ferry schedules, and road width limits to determine maximum container and bundle dimensions.

02

Flat-Pack CNC Manufacturing & Complete Kit Boxing

Profiles are roll-formed, inkjet-labeled, and packed with 100% of screws, anchors, sealants, and step-by-step 3D manuals.

03

Direct Ro-Ro / Container Island Delivery

Truck drives directly onto the island ferry or containers are transferred at the local port for final jobsite transport.

Relevant Case Study

Aegean Horizon Villa — Seaside Holiday Home in Chania, Crete, Greece

Case study: How SerVilla manufactured and delivered a 229m² seismic-proof steel frame holiday villa in Crete, Greece. Eurocode 8 statics, island ferry logistics, and 10-day frame erection.

180 m²

Gross Area

6 Days

Erection Time

Chania

Greece

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Engineering Highlights

✓ Steel Metallurgy: S350GD + Z275 Hot-Dip Galvanized
✓ Structural Standard: Eurocode 1/3/8 Verified
✓ Thermal Envelope: U = 0.14 W/m²K (Passivhaus standard)
✓ Logistics: Direct road transport from Gebze to jobsite

Audience Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we assemble the steel frame on an island without any cranes or heavy machinery? +

Yes. For 1- and 2-storey villas, all LGSF wall frames and roof trusses can be assembled on the ground and tilted into place by a 4-person crew, or assembled stick-by-stick in place. No mobile cranes or power generators beyond standard battery charging are required.

How are deliveries handled for remote island sites with narrow road access? +

Light steel profiles are packaged in compact, flat-packed bundles (3–15 kg per profile) that fit inside standard 20ft/40ft shipping containers or can be transshipped onto smaller regional flatbed trucks or ferry barges for narrow island roads.

Can a steel villa be assembled without heavy cranes or concrete mixer trucks on remote islands? +

Yes. The superstructure is 100% screw-assembled by hand without welding or cranes. Foundations can utilize ground screw piles or localized bag-mix concrete, completely eliminating the need for heavy island machinery.

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