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Introduction

We are going to break down the framing into 3 framing modules that will be assembled on the ground in parallel with other construction processes.

This is the how-to for the first modules of the 1st floor. Starting from the south, they are labeled 1-10 with an "a" and "b" distinction referencing their location on either west or east respectively.

  1. Gather materials for Mod. 1a 4:2x4x6'
    • Gather materials for Mod. 1a

    • 4:2x4x6'

    • 1/2 sheet of 3/4"x4'x8' OSB (other 1/2 will be used for Mod. 1b)

    • 1/2 sheet of 1/2"x4'x8' plywood (other 1/2 will be used for Mod. 1b)

    • 16: 3-1/8" construction screw

    • 32: 1-5/8" coated deck screw

  2. Use two people to make the proper cuts at the dimensions in the graphic at a 17 degree angle Simultaneously, use the other two people in your group to assemble the framing pieces using two 3-1/8" construction screws per connection, screwing perpendicular to the bottom plate and top diagonal pieces.
    • Use two people to make the proper cuts at the dimensions in the graphic at a 17 degree angle

    • Simultaneously, use the other two people in your group to assemble the framing pieces using two 3-1/8" construction screws per connection, screwing perpendicular to the bottom plate and top diagonal pieces.

  3. Exterior Sheathing for Module 1a Cut the 3/4" OSB at 3' parallel to the short side of the piece to keep the rest for future use for Mod. 1b and the small 1" wide pieces in this module
    • Exterior Sheathing for Module 1a

    • Cut the 3/4" OSB at 3' parallel to the short side of the piece to keep the rest for future use for Mod. 1b and the small 1" wide pieces in this module

    • Cut the 17 degree angle on the 3' piece by marking the two vertical distances and snapping a guide chalk line to connect the two.

    • repeat above procedure for the smaller piece of module

    • remember that the "scraps" from this 3/4"x4'x8' sheet will be used for the exterior sheathing for Mod. 1b

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