Steel Framed Homes Utilizing Red Iron Frames and Light Gage Steel for Superior Quality Housing ~ The Building Process, Steel Frame Erection page2

The Building Process - Frame Erection - continued

Red Iron column bolted to the foundation

The columns are bolted to the foundation using the anchor bolts that were installed in the foundation walls. The bolts are not completely tightened until the frames are plumbed.

Plumbing the Red Iron

The columns on both sides and the center stub column are then plumbed using a 4 foot magnetic level. The cross braces are installed diagonally on the column while the plumb is checked.

Cross bracing the frames

Properly cross braced columns with opposing cross braces attached to the top and bottom of each column. Cross Braces will be left in place until after the roof is sheathed.

Cross Braces installed on columns and stub columns

End shot showing red iron frames with temporary cross bracing on the columns and middle stub column. Purlins have been installed but cross braces will be left in place until after the roof is sheathed. The lateral braces seen between the column and ceiling beam were installed when the frames were plumbed from front to back.

Additional frames are installed and braced to the two cross braced frames on the far end by using purlins fastened between each frame. There should be 2-4 rows of the starter purlins to brace the frames as they are installed.

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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.