Steel Framed Homes Utilizing Red Iron Frames and Light Gage Steel for Superior Quality Housing ~ The Building Process, Floor Framing

The Building Process - Floor Framing

I Beam floor girders and pipe support columns being installed for a floor system over a full walk-out basement.

Steel floor joist being installed with center support provided by an I Beam floor girders and pipe support columns. Note the inverted track that is attached to the floor girder to make attachment of the floor joists simpler.

Steel rim track installed over the ends of the floor joists and fastened to each joist with self-drilling screws.

Floor joist clip
Each floor joist is fastened to the foundation using an angle clip. Each clip is attached to the joist with self-drilling screws and the clip is fastened to the foundation with shot down anchor pins or other concrete fasteners.

Decking Installation

Tongue and groove plywood decking is being installed to the steel floor joists. Construction adhesive is applied before the decking is placed then the sheets are fastened down using self-drilling screws.

Assembled Floor Joists, Rim Track, and Sheathing

Side view of floor joists and rim track at an end wall with floor sheathing installed. The bottom track for the end wall is in place ready for the studs to be installed

Floor Joists on Second Floor

Floor joist installed for a second floor system on a two story home.

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.