To ensure that the internal walls are vertical, brace them as well.
Per your plan, you will also be installing patio and porch beams. Wood beams, posts, and decorative hardware are available at your local home improvement retailers. On interior panels for load-bearing walls, you will need to use the Rotary Hammer Drill and the Hold Down Bolts provided. Tighten everything ONLY when the frame is completely assembled. If your home has a concrete foundation, interior panels for non-load-bearing walls are then secured using the Powder Actuated Tool (aka the Ramset or Hilti). If your home has a raised floor, use the impact driver and the screws provided. Your home is really taking shape now! The next step is attaching X-brace tensioners, and soon, you’ll be moving on to installation of the roof trusses.
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