Safety Information Adapted from the Habitat for Humanity Construction and Safety Policy and Plan http://www.habitatpgw.org/ Introduction sanding or when instructed by a supervisor. Construction sites can have numerous dangers. Start a project Ear plugs must be worn when using a power tool for a by making safety a primary concern at the job site.
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wear a hammer loop or tool belt, and, when not in use, the rubbish and scrap materials on a daily basis. Do not permit hammer should be kept in the loop or belt and not placed on a blocks of wood, nails, bolts, empty cans, pipe, wire or other sloping surface or in a precarious position.
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Step 01 Materials: 2x6 Floor Joists - 16d Framing Nails Double 2x6 Rim Joists at front & back Step 02 Materials: T&G 3/4” Plywood; 16d Framing Nails Nail 6” on center (o.c.) along panel edges and 12” o.c. at panel interiors Flooring Notes: Check work by walking floor;...
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Step 03 Materials: 1” Rigid Foam Insulation Install rigid foam insulation between floor joists to underside of 3/4” plywd. Step 04 Materials: 4x4 Pressure Treated Beam; Hurricane Ties - Hot Galvanized 1-1/4” Nails Fasten floor joists to skids using hurricane ties...
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Step 05 Materials: Sheet Vinyl Flooring Install sheet vinyl flooring Flooring Note: Protect installed flooring with cardboard or equivalent material during construction Step 06 Materials: 2x4 Wd. Studs - 16d Framing Nails; 2x4 Wd. Plates - 16d Framing Nails 3-Stud Corners for Install ation of Interior Wall Board Top Plate Studs at 16”...
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Step 07 Materials: Everbilt House Wrap - T50 Staples Everbilt House Wrap; Staple 6” O.C. into Studs at Edges and 12” O.C. into Studs at Wrap Interior Field Step 08 Materials: T1-11 Plywood Siding - 8d Framing Nails T1-11 Plywd. siding Hold siding up 1/2”...
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Step 09 Materials: Window & Door Flashing Peel and stick flashing at window and door sills; Wrap into opening leaving 2-1/2” max. on face of sheathing Flashing Notes: Lap flashing full framing depth into openings Start flashing at sills of openings, then install jamb flashing overlapping the sill flashing, and head flashing overlapping the jamb flashing Allow only 2 1/2”...
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Step 11 Materials: Window & Door Flashing Peel and stick flashing at window and door head; Strip can be one continuous piece across both openings; Wrap into openings full depth of framing at both openings Step 12 Materials: Install Door and Windows Window;...
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Step 13 Materials: Install Corner Flashing; Flash around Window Nailing Flange Peel and stick flashing; Lap 3” each way at corners Cut flashing tape into (2) - 3” strips and install over nailing flange, sides first and top last Step 14 Step 15 Materials: Roof Framing - 16d Framing Nails Gable...
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Step 16 Materials: 2x4 Rafters, Barge Rafters, and Birdblocking Install 2x4 Birdblocking Between Rafters, Typ. Rafters; Toenail Each Side of Rafter to Ridge Beam; Birdsmouth Notch at Connection to Top Plate (3) - 2x4’s Built-Up Blocking for Rake Overhangs, Min. 2 Each Step 17 Materials: 1x6 Wd.
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Step 18 Materials: 1/2” Plywd./OSB Roof Sheathing - 16d Framing Nails Roof sheathing; Nail sheathing 6” o.c. along panel edges and 12” o.c. at panel interior Step 19 Materials: Drip Edge Flashing; 15# Felt; T50 Staples #15 Felt; Staple 6” o.c. at edges and 12”...
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Step 20 Materials: 25 Year Asphalt Shingles; 3/4” Galv. Roofing Nails Asphalt Shingles; Install from low edge of slope working towards ridge Pier blocks indicated will only be used at final installation Step 21 Materials: 23”x93” Fiberglass Batt Insulation Fiberglass batt insulation Roof removed for clarity Insulation Note: 1.
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Step 22 Materials: 1” Rigid Foam Insulation; Hardboard Wall Panels Rigid foam insulation install between rafters, typ. Door & Window removed for clarity Install interior 1/4” plywd. wall panels Step 23 Materials: 1x4 Cedar Trim at Corners, Doors, and Windows install head trim over window &...
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