Sunday, October 17, 2010

Wall framing

We had had two weeks break.We have been continue erecting wall framing and we have finished it this week end.I try to write the process down.

Steps of erecting wall framing:

1.Pre nail frames are delivered on site;
2.Read  the plan of frame's position;
3.Establish building line ;
4.Start with back walls;
5.connecting next wall;Generally from corner;
6.2 nails/600mm;Nail plate with galvanize nail;Flush on outside;Fix bottom temporary;Interior frames temporary connected;Leave bathroom walls free frame connection;Put temporary braces on frames(square building);Put temporary braces on floor(enforce frames);
7.Looking for connecting frame,work to the front;
8.Straightening frames; Level corners at stud's both side,top and bottom plate have to touch;
9.String line on top and bottom plate,checking with 3 blocks(exactly the same thickness);
10.Fix frame permanent except bathroom wall.

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