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

The Building Process - Wall Framing

The 8" bottom track is fastened down and the 8" exterior wall studs will then be installed inside the flanges of the track. This track is "shot" down to the slab using power pins. Track installation on houses with a floor system is similar.

Top track connection
A short piece of 8" stud is screwed to the side of the red Iron columns at the correct height using #12 self tapping, hex head screws. The top track is then installed over the top edge and fastened with #8 self tapping, wafer head screws.

Top track connection

After the top track is installed the 8" wall studs can be slid into their correct location and fastened with #8 self tapping, wafer head screws.

Exterior Stud Wall

Framed 8" wall with top and bottom track and 8" wall studs installed.

Exterior Stud Wall from the outside

Outside view of an entire wall with top and bottom track, 8" wall studs and window and door openings 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.