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All panels will have 1-1/2" wire chases running at 16" and 46" horizontally and a vertical chase. |
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Typical wall panels will have the top plates above the panels 3/4" and the panels will also ride 1/4" above the floor system. This enables the panel to have a finished height of 8'-1", 9'-1", etc. for sheet rock. This also enables the builder to use precut studs for all inerior walls. This can be changed upon request. |
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All structural panels have a recess for a double top plate. |
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Lap corners are typically used when panel heights are over 10' or when insulation is not as crucial as residential. |
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Our 90 degree corner posts are designed to eliminate any thermal leaks in the corners. They are typically used with panels that are 10' and shorter. These corner posts save time in installation as well as energy efficiency. |
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45 degree corners were designed for the same reason as the 90 degree corners. Their main benefits are on bay windows or any other 45 degree corner. |
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IB Panels ® header system is built to be structurally sound as well as keeping our extreme R-factor. This type of header is our most common header system. We laminate 20 gauge metal onto EPS and then fasten it to OSB and 2x material. The OSB on the headers will be the same width as the R.O. (rough openings) of the window or door. The metal/foam case and 2x are 3" longer than the OSB to allow it to slide into the outside panels. |
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IB Panels ® header system is built to be structurally sound as well as keeping our extreme R-factor. This type of header is a header that is used when there are extreme loads or spans. We take the appropriate size microlams and laminate them with foam and then fasten it to the OSB and 2x material. |
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Every header that we use in our system is engineered by our engineer. He considers loads and spans. |
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Each wall panel will have a bottom recess of 1-1/4" to ride over the bottom plate and will also have a recess at the top of each panel for a double top plate. |
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When joining the panels, it works better to tilt the panels over the base plate, slide the bottom of the panel into the previous panel. Then slide the rest of the panel into place. |
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Each panel is numbered in order for installation. We will supply a panel plan with each job showing where each panel goes. |
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Base Plate Attachment: When setting base plates allow 1/2" from outside of floor system to outside of plate. This allows for outside sheet of OSB on panel. |
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Check plate layout for squareness before attaching to floor system. The straighter and more square the plate is the easier the panels will be set. |
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Attach plate with 16 penny nails and adhesive. |
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If attaching plate directly to concrete pad, we recommend using redwood over pressure treated. Redwood is more true in width and thickness. |
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If attaching to concrete, use j-bolts to attach redwood. |
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Gable panels are a continuous panel for the entire height of the panel. |
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Running Top Plates:After the final panel has been set in place, go back through and level and plumb all walls and corners. After this has been done the next step is to run the double top plates. |
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Take 2x material and place the first of the two plates into the top recess. Do not splice any of the two plates above a window or door. |
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After the first plate has been run, go back through with the second plate. Do not splice this plate within 4' of first plate slice. At corners overlap the two plate joint. |
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When running top plates, the longer the plate, the easier it is to keep the wall straight. |
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Once both plates have been set into top recess, go back through and nail two top plates together from the top. Use 16 penny nails on 6" staggered centers. |
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Once both plates have been nailed together, run a string line along the top of the wall at the desired overall height of the wall. |
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Then come back through and pry the plates up to this height, nailing them off as you go. |
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Nail spacing on top plates is 6" on center. Nailing into both of the plates. |
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By raising the top plates, two things are being accomplished. This will make the top of the wall perfectly level and will bring the overall wall height to specified height. |
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After all top plates have been leveled off and nailed off, go back through and nail off around all windows and doors. Also nail off bottom plate. |
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Then go around to each panel joint and screw on both sides of the seams. |
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All nailing and screwing requires a minimum of 6" on center. Panel systems receive a lot of structure from the fasteners used. So make sure to nail and screw every seam and joint at required spacing. |
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Before setting the roof system or second level make sure all fasteners are in place. |
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Once the wall system is completed, it is very crucial to go back through and drill top plates at each vertical chase. Mark each vertical chase on the top plate and drill with a 1" to 1-1/2" spade bit. The wire chases will be marked on the panels interior side, and will be directly in the center of the panels. NOTE: This is the most common mistake, not drilling these out. It is necessary for the electrician, so he can access the wire chases. |
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