week 11 united carpentry 1-3 june 2011

week 11. wall framing this week. pre-nailed wall frames have been delivered. we move them into position, using blocks at the boundary joists to align them and prevent any frames from slipping off the floor. frames are heavy and require team lift. once in position, they need to be squared, plumbed and braced temporarily. we also fabricate one wall frame, from cutting and setting out to nailing the studs, trimmers, noggins etc. bracing straps are also fixed to lock wall frames to boundary joists so as to prevent wind uplift.

all hands on deck to position wall frames, square, plumb and brace

moving pre-nailed wall frames into position

fabricating and fixing an exterior wall frame with gs 1 bracing strap

routing out rebate to receive bracing straps CT200

CT200 bracing straps are in place 1200mm from external corner as required; 6 nails to stud and 6 nails to boundary joist