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Prepare
area and place block according to plan. It is recommended you bring in clean
fill and have it properly compacted. |
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Here
is an example of how the foundation should look if you are going to pour
cement, however, in this training guide you will learn the C6 floor system. |
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The
perimeter of the C6 floor system consists of 2 identical C6 studs connected
together with 2 screws every foot. |
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Place
these on the blocks according to the plans. Connect the corners on the
outside with a 12x12 T6 bracket. You
will have a small gap on each corner (usually 2 inches). Consult the plans to
see where & how wide. |
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Insert
floor beams, (1) C6 with a T6 bracket on each end, 2 from edge and 2 OC.
These too will also have a small gap. |
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Install
inside corner brackets. Take
note of the small gap. |
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Install
bridging by plan. |
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Completed
C6 floor on blocks. |
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Set
horses on flat area. |
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Construct
trusses according to plan. Do
end brackets first, then bottom of center cord followed by top of center cord
(also know as the king post). Trusses longer than 18 will require additional
webbing that the plans will specify. After
the first truss is completed you can use it as a template. |
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Completed
trusses |
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The
first & last truss will be different from the rest. These trusses will
have vertical webbing for nailers & the overhang will be attached
directed to this truss 2 OC starting from the edge. The
brackets for the nailers will go on the open side. The flat side of the
trusses will face the outside. This will create a smooth surface to attach
the external cladding to. |
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Gabel
Truss Overhang (Usually 1). |
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Back
and front walls can be fully completed on the ground and stood into place
with the gable end truss attached. |
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Temporary
spreader bars (2 T3) on each side & king post (center stud on truss)
& temporary block (1 C3) in track will ensure quick and stable erection.
If erection last longer than 4 hours, please contact a professional. |
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Attach
one wall stud (leg) to each end of the truss. |
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Walk
truss section into place and attach to spreader bar first then into the
proper location on the bottom track with 4 #12 screws. |
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Attach
spreader bar in truss and add spreader bars for next truss section and move
temporary block. |
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Wall
standing process. |
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Attach
gable truss to end wall and push into place. Corner
stud can be added after or before. |
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Install
cross bracing. Diagram on the plans show cross |
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Install
fascia. You may need to do a field cut on the corners. |
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Install
rat run as shown on plans. |
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Install
trailer anchors if plans call for them. This is about one of the only things
a hammer is good for. |
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Your
frame is now done and ready for cladding. |