Well Done 1 Home Kits, LLC - Steel Frame + Dry-In Kit: Assembly Instructions Please read the following instructions very carefully from beginning to end before starting the project. More information can be found on at www.welldone1homekits.
pieces that help adjust the height and levelness of the track, ensuring it is installed evenly on the foundation. As steel stud frames are true and accurate and if the foundation is not level it will show up, caulk or a sealant will also assist in providing a good seal between the concrete slab and the frame kit.
. Air Sealing: In addition to faced insulation, it's essential to ensure proper air sealing in the building envelope. This includes sealing gaps, cracks, and penetrations in the walls, roof, and foundation. Effective air sealing combined with faced insulation enhances energy efficiency and reduces the risk of moisture-related issues. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines and local building codes to ensure proper installation and moisture control in the chosen insulation system.
Complete the Frame: Continue connecting panels until the entire frame is assembled. Pay special attention to corners, junctions, and connections, reinforcing them as needed for structural integrity. Inspect and Secure: Thoroughly inspect the assembled frame for quality, accuracy, and stability. Make any final adjustments and secure any loose connections before proceeding with the next phases of construction.
Let's break down the remaining steps in a simplified, step-by-step manner for completing your cold-formed steel (CFS) home construction. Note that you've mentioned having everything, including windows, doors, sliding doors, cable rails, spiral staircase kits, trim boards, fascia, drip edge, corner boards, and other materials. Depending on which model you have chosen, will change the dry-in kit provided.
10. Caulk Gun (for sealing joints and gaps) 11. House Wrap and Tape (provided in dry-in kit) 12. Peel-and-Stick Membrane (for roof underlayment) (provided in dry-in kit) 13. Roofing Shingles (provided in dry-in kit) 14. Deck finishes and sealer (provided in dry-in kit if the steel stud kit has a deck) 15. Hardie Board and Sealant (provided in dry-in kit) 16. Cable Rails and Installation Kit (provided in dry-in kit if the steel stud kit has a deck) 17.
● Secure the OSB sheet to the steel trusses using self-tapping screws. Start at the corners and edges, placing screws approximately 6 inches from the sheet's perimeter and 12 to 16 inches apart in the field ● Drive the screws through the OSB and into the steel trusses 5. Apply Seam Tape: ● Cover the seams between OSB sheets with roofing seam tape.
Here are the simplified step-by-step instructions: after applying the OSB to your deck and your coatings of the membrane and fitment of the drip edge. Refer below. (Roof top decks) 1. Position Your Posts: Place your posts where they belong. Identify the corner posts with holes on both sides. Make sure each post aligns with a truss 2. Prepare Support Blocks: Take the provided 2 x 6 wood piece and cut it into at least 8-inch lengths. Insert these pieces snugly inside the truss channels.
● Allow it to dry for 24 hours before applying the next coat. Apply the self-adhesive fibreglass mesh before your second coat 4. Create Waterfall Effect: ● For the next coat, apply a thicker layer from the edge to create a waterfall effect for water runoff ● Let this coat dry for 24 hours Remember to follow safety guidelines and ensure the structural integrity of the rooftop deck during each step of the process.
● Generally the soffit is installed before the fascia, you can use the extra Hardie board provided , depending on your locations requirements insulation and vents may be required in your soffit , refer to the architectural plans 3.
Window and Door Openings: ● Flashing Tape: Apply window and door flashing tape around the openings. Properly seal the corners and edges to create a water-resistant barrier ● Self-Adhesive Flashing Membrane: For additional protection, apply self-adhesive flashing membrane over the flashing tape.
● Place the window or door into the opening, ensuring it is level and plumb ● Use shims between the frame and the opening to adjust and level the window or door. Place shims at multiple points around the frame as needed ● Secure the window or door frame to the CFS structure. Screws can be placed through the shims if used, ensuring the window or door is securely anchored to the structure 3. Flashing Installation: ● Apply flashing tape over the flanges of the windows and doors on the exterior side.
● Test the windows and doors for proper operation and make adjustments if necessary By following these steps and considering the manufacturer's guidelines for specific windows, doors, flashing tape, siding, and spray foam, you can ensure a proper and weather-resistant installation of windows and doors in your CFS structure. Recommended Screws and Tips: Screws are provided to attach the OSB the remaining screws can be used for your windows and doors where needed.
Best Practices: ● Roof House Wrap: For roofs, the house wrap typically goes over the OSB, followed by the peel-and-stick underlayment for roofing. This ensures that water shedding from the roof doesn't get behind the house wrap ● Overlap and Tape: Properly overlap house wrap seams and tape them to create a continuous and sealed barrier.
3. Secure Posts and Seal Edges: ● Secure the posts for the rails in their designated positions 4. Apply the texture Coating: ● Use a roller and roll it evenly ● Refer to the manufacturer's instruction guide for specific application details 5.
7. Finish Rails: ● After the sealer has cured, proceed to finish the rails according to the manufacturer's guide Always adhere to the manufacturer's instructions for each product used and follow proper safety precautions during the application process. Hardie Board Installation: After the deck posts have been installed. Refer to the manufacturer's installation guide about Hardie board installation guides.
● Assemble and install the spiral staircase according to the manufacturer's guidelines Corner Boards and Trims: ● Install corner boards at exterior corners and trims around windows and doors.
● Level 2. Measure and Cut: ● Measure the length of the fascia and skirt trim needed for each side of the house ● Use a saw to cut the trim pieces to the measured lengths 3. Positioning Fascia Trim: ● Position the fascia trim along the edge of the roof, ensuring it is level and aligned correctly ● Secure the fascia trim to the steel frame using suitable screws. Space the screws evenly along the length of the trim to ensure a secure attachment 4.
Completing these steps will help finalize the construction of your CFS home, ensuring it is enclosed, weatherproof, and ready for further interior work or occupancy. Well Done1 Home Kits: the Future of Building Well Done1 Homes’ Cold-Formed Steel construction is at the forefront of the building industry, embodying sustainability, strength, flexibility, and efficiency - 40% quicker and more efficient than traditional construction.
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