SQUARE HOLLOW SECTION (SHS)
SQUARE HOLLOW SECTION (SHS) — Square Hollow Section (SHS) is a welded square steel tube used for structural columns, beams, trusses, fencing, and fabricated frames. In Kenya, SHS is the preferred structural member for gates, car ports, verandas, warehouse columns, and light commercial buildings where strength and clean aesthetics are required.
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Product Details
Square Hollow Section (SHS) is a welded square steel tube used for structural columns, beams, trusses, fencing, and fabricated frames. In Kenya, SHS is the preferred structural member for gates, car ports, verandas, warehouse columns, and light commercial buildings where strength and clean aesthetics are required.
Square Hollow Section (SHS) is an electric-resistance-welded structural steel tube with a square cross-section, offering excellent torsional stiffness and clean architectural lines. SHS is one of the most versatile structural members used across Kenyan construction — from fencing and gates to industrial columns and warehouse frames.
Key Material Properties
- Electric-resistance-welded seamless square profile
- High torsional strength — resists twisting loads
- Clean architectural aesthetic for exposed structures
- Wide size range from 20×20mm to 200×200mm
- Multiple wall thicknesses for varying load requirements
Typical Applications in Kenya
- Structural columns for warehouses and sheds
- Gates, security fences, and burglar-proofing
- Car ports, verandas, and pergolas
- Steel trusses and roof framing
- Furniture frames and industrial fabrications
2024 National Building Code Compliance
Square Hollow Sections supplied by BHD meet KEBS standards and the National Building Code of Kenya (2024) for structural hollow sections, certified for use in load-bearing columns, beams, and frames in commercial and industrial construction.
Kenyan Environmental Context
- Urban Nairobi: Standard steel member for modern gates, balustrades, and warehouse columns across the city
- Coastal fabrication: Galvanised or painted SHS is specified for coastal gates and outdoor structures
- Commercial construction: The preferred column section for single-storey showrooms, workshops, and light industrial buildings
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong in both axes (square symmetry)
- Clean finish suitable for exposed architectural use
- Easy to weld, bolt, and fabricate
- Wide size range for every application
Cons
- Less efficient than I-beams for pure bending
- Requires paint or galvanising for outdoor durability
Comparative Analysis
SHS is ideal for columns and architectural frames. For longer-span beams use HR Beams. For round structural tube use Circular Hollow Section. For rectangular frames use RHS.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What sizes of SHS are stocked at BHD?
From 20×20mm up to 200×200mm in multiple wall thicknesses.
2. Is SHS stronger than RHS?
SHS is stronger in torsion; RHS is more efficient when bending loads are in one direction.
3. Can SHS be galvanised?
Yes — galvanised SHS is available for outdoor and coastal use.
4. Is it suitable for warehouse columns?
Yes — larger SHS sections are widely specified for single-storey industrial columns.
5. Does BHD SHS comply with the 2024 Building Code?
Yes — it meets KEBS and National Building Code 2024 structural standards.
2026 Compliance & Trust Signals
eTIMS Validation: All purchases of SQUARE HOLLOW SECTION (SHS) from BHD are supported by valid eTIMS electronic tax invoices, mandatory for claiming business expense deductions as per 2026 KRA guidelines.
KEBS Assurance: This product complies with the KEBS Standards Levy 2025, confirming regulated quality, safety, and durability under Kenyan standards.
Product Details
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Square Hollow Section (ERW) |
| Material | Welded Structural Steel |
| Size range | 20×20mm to 200×200mm |
| Application | Columns, frames, gates, trusses |
| Standards | KEBS / National Building Code 2024 |
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Contact Details
Visit: Burhani Hardware Dealers, Industrial Area, Funzi Road, Nairobi
Email: burhanihardwaredealers@yahoo.com
Phone: +254 731 217 462 | +254 704 606 131
Website: www.bhd.co.ke
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Countrywide Deliveries Available
✔ Same-day delivery within Nairobi
✔ Next-day delivery to other parts of the country
We deliver SQUARE HOLLOW SECTION (SHS) to Nanyuki, Thika, Meru, Nakuru, Isiolo, Mombasa and all major Kenyan towns — delivered right to your location.
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