This book is all about how steel are assembled at the building site
Purpose of this Assembly Guide | 4 |
How to use this Assembly Guide | 4 |
1. INTRODUCTION | 5 |
SAFETY WARNINGS | 5 |
Codes and Standards | 5 |
2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED | 6 |
Essential safety equipment | 6 |
Hand tools | 7 |
Power tools | 8 |
Tool accessories | 10 |
Hardware | 11 |
3. SITE PREPARATION AND CONCRETE FOUNDATION | 14 |
4. SNAPSHEET - LAYING OUT THE SNAPLINES FOR YOUR WALL PANELS | 16 |
The 3 – 4 – 5 Method | 22 |
5. DELIVERY | 35 |
6. INSTALLATION OF WALL PANELS | 36 |
Attaching Sheathing to FrameUpNow Wall Panels (VersaPin Option) | 53 |
Attaching Sheathing: Screws or VersaPin | 53 |
7. X-BRACING AND TENSIONERS | 56 |
8. INSTALLATION OF TRUSSES | 58 |
Flat Roof Assembly | 59 |
9. Energy Efficiency and Solar | 64 |
Start with the Envelope | 64 |
The Frame / Skeleton | 64 |
Insulation | 65 |
Windows | 66 |
Home Air Barrier Wrap | 67 |
Introduce Fresh Air | 67 |
Order an Energy Audit | 68 |
Solar Power | 69 |
10. Your Quick Guide to Constructing a Steel Skeleton | 70 |
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