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Floor Framing. Platform Framing. Two-Story Framing . Before Constructing the Frame. When you pour the foundation, install into the concrete in anticipation of the . Check the foundation is and parallel Add p osts in the center for support.
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Floor Framing Platform Framing Two-Story Framing
Before Constructing the Frame • When you pour the foundation, install into the concrete in anticipation of the . • Check the foundation is and parallel • Add posts in the center for support
Before Constructing the Frame • Install the sill plate between and the . • Drill holes in the sill plate that . • Slip the plate into place, attaching nuts to the bolts.
Constructing the Frame • Construct the header and end joists on top of the sill 2. Add a butt-to- (this type is built to be flush with the tops of the floor joists and perimeter sill) • The girder may be made by or by buying a laminated girder
Constructing the Frame 3. Add metal joist hangers or a strip of lumber to the girder 4. Mark off ” from the corner and across both header joists
Constructing the Frame 5. Cut to length 6. Add at your marked spots
7. Installing Floor Bridging • : Good use of leftover boards fastest to make • : Very strong, but more time consuming • : Higher expense, but faster to assemble
8. Installing the Subfloors • Made of plywood • Panels are placed so the of panels run to the joists • Plywood should start and end in the center of a joist
Draw the Plans 8’ x 4’