Steel Framed Homes Utilizing Red Iron Frames and Light Gage Steel for Superior Quality Housing ~ The Building Process, Frame Assembly cont...

The Building Process - Frame Assembly - continued

As the frames are assembled they are built in stacks of similarly shaped frames and located around the foundation so lifts by the boom truck are close to the location the frames will be set.

Assembled and stacked frames ready for erection. The scrap 2x4 spacers can be clearly seen separating each frame.

Sling connection at the peak

Nylon slings are wrapped around the center stub column on a narrow width frame. Note the short pieces of PVC pipe used to protect the sling from any damage from sharp edges.

Lifting the frame

Workers lift the ends of the rafter tails as the frames are lifted by the boom truck to help prevent any bowing as the frames start up. Frames can weigh between 300 lbs. (like this small frame) to 800 lbs. or more for wide and/or two-story frames.

Frame is fully up and ready to be placed on the foundation.

The photos shown depict various construction techniques used by contractors and owners during actual construction of Excalibur homes. These photos are for illustration purposes only as the actual construction techniques required may vary with the design of the home and local design conditions.