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 | 34 |
6. INSTALLATION OF WALL PANELS | 35 |
Attaching Sheathing to FrameUpNow Wall Panels (VersaPin Option) | 52 |
Attaching Sheathing: Screws or VersaPin | 52 |
7. X-BRACING AND TENSIONERS | 55 |
8. INSTALLATION OF TRUSSES | 57 |
Flat Roof Assembly | 58 |
9. Energy Efficiency and Solar | 63 |
Start with the Envelope | 63 |
The Frame / Skeleton | 63 |
Insulation | 64 |
Windows | 65 |
Home Air Barrier Wrap | 66 |
Introduce Fresh Air | 66 |
Order an Energy Audit | 67 |
Solar Power | 68 |
10. Your Quick Guide to Constructing a Steel Skeleton | 69 |
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