Organizing the Erecting: Procedure and Equipment

GENERAL ERECTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION: / PAGES
1 / GENERAL INFORMATION / 1
2 / FOUNDATIONS / 2-4
3 / ORGANIZING THE ERECTING: PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT / 5
4 / MATERIAL LAYOUT / 6
5 / RIGID FRAME BUILDING: OVERALL FRAMING / 7
6 / ERECTING THE FRAME / 8-13
7 / INSULATION / 14-16
8 / SHEETING INSTALLATION: GENERAL INFORMATION / 17
9 / WALL SHEETING INSTALLATION / 18-25
10 / ROOF SHEETING INSTALLATION / 26-29
11 / TRIM INSTALLATION DETAILS / 30-32
12 / ACCESSORIES SECTION / 33
13 / CABLE BRACE GRIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS / 34
14 / TYPICAL METAL BUILDING MATERIALS / 35
15 / METAL BUILDING NOMENCLATURE / 36
GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Upon request, the Manufacturer of its Marketing Service may supply the name(s) of potential vendors that supply additional components and contractors to install concrete and erect the building components or to perform other work pertaining to the installation and erection of the building components. Manufacturer nor its Marketing Service have not investigated such vendors and contractors, and the provision of the name(s) does not constitute a recommendation of their skill or competence.
It is important to the buyer to rely solely on his own investigation when selecting a vendor or contractor. It is also important to check for comparisons and to be completely satisfied as to price, quality and timeliness as to the job. The Manufacturer and its Marketing Service or other affiliates are not, nor will be involved in construction; any representation or agreement between Dealer or Contractor and Buyer concerning delivery, construction, modifications or other items are between the parties thereto.
This manual is intended to provide buyers and their erectors with some recommended procedures for erecting their building components. However, Manufacturer is not liable for the quality of erection, safety procedures during erection, poor foundation design or construction, site preparation, site selection, including soil and drainage testing or the negligence of other parties.
Because of the wide variation throughout the country in loading and zoning requirements and environmental conditions (snow, wind, etc.), it is the responsibility of the builder or owner to make certain that his building conforms to all codes and is adequate to withstand local environmental conditions. When necessary, and upon specific request, the Building Manufacturer can engineer supply building components to meet special requirements, at moderate additional cost.
Before starting construction, we suggest that you read the erection procedure and thoroughly study the specific erection drawings marked for construction supplied with your building. This will allow you to plan the work properly and could avoid unnecessary delays during construction. You should also familiarize yourself with laws and regulations governing permitting, labor and employment, safety, material handling and disposal, and any other issues which may apply to your business.
Erection of these buildings, as all construction, can be very dangerous. Dealer and Buyer are responsible for all safety procedures, and should follow all appropriate for all safety procedures, and should follow all appropriate rules and regulations as well as standard industry safety procedures.
Corrections of minor misfits and a reasonable amount of cutting and reaming are considered a part of erection. Errors in fabrication which prevent the proper assembly and fitting of parts by moderate use of reaming, chipping, or cutting should be reported to the fabricator, so that he may either correct the error or approve the method of correction to be used.
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FOUNDATIONS
General Information
Foundation design and construction are the most important steps in the building process, and the contractor or owner is ultimately responsible for the quality of the foundation. It must be noted that improper or inadequate foundation construction will severely limit the building performance and could lead to costly repair or rebuilding.
It is essential that the building foundation meet certain design assumptions and load conditions. For this reason, all building foundations should be designed by a local soils engineer, in accordance with local city, county and state codes.
Certain basic guidelines and considerations for foundation design are outlined on the anchor bolt drawings furnished by the company. Careful consideration of the following notes will be helpful in completing the foundation.
General Foundation Notes
1.  The top of the floor or foundation must be square, level and smooth, and the anchor bolts accurately set to a tolerance of (PLUS OR MINUS) 1/16" on dimensions within the group spacing for an individual member. All other dimensions shall be within (PLUS OR MINUS) 1/8".
2.  All embedded structural steel (including reinforcing bars, wire mesh and anchor bolts) will not be supplied by the building Manufacturer.
3.  All anchor bolts should be 3/4" ANCHOR BOLTS in order to conform to manufacturer's design assumptions.
4.  Refer to Anchor Bolt Plans for specific details and dimensions.
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SQUARING THE FORM WITH STRING LINES
Foundation Layout
Regardless of the type of foundation that is used and its specific configuration, the foundation outline should be carefully and accurately laid out before any excavation is made. Whenever possible, a transit or similar means should be used to lay out the foundation perimeter this will insure accurate placement of corner measures and, in turn, insure a square foundation.
Your building is manufactured to close tolerances and therefore requires a square and level foundation. Several methods may be used to achieve the proper foundation
NOTE: Wind can blow the strings sideways, or the strings might sag while putting up forms. Support the string lines to prevent this if necessary
Another method of assuring a square foundation is the Right Triangle Method. Use the dimensions of the two sides of the right triangle A and B as shown in the chart and adjust the string lines to obtain the proper length for C. Check square of all four corners / Dimension A / Dimension B / Dimension C
15' / 20' / 25'
18' / 24' / 30'
21' / 28' / 35'
24' / 32' / 40'
27' / 36' / 45'
30' / 40' / 50'
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FOUNDATION FORMS AND ANCHOR BOLTS
FORMING
After the building foundation has been designed, careful planning should be exercised in the construction of its forms. To the right is an example of the panel notch forming necessary for the accommodation of the building paneling.
It is extremely important that all Anchor Bolts be placed accurately in accordance with the Anchor Bolt Plan. Before pouring concrete, study carefully the following general notes describing size, type and position of Anchor Bolts.
Setting Anchor Bolts
1.  Use 3/4" Anchor Bolts or equivalent. Not supplied by building manufacturer.
2.  The threaded portion of the bolt should be a minimum of 2-1/2". Anchor Bolts should project 2" minimum above surface of concrete. (Refer to Anchor Bolt Setting Plan.)
3.  All Anchor Bolts should be held in place with a template (see right) or similar means in order to remain plumb during the pouring of the concrete. All templates should be prepared in advance so that they can be quickly nailed into place. Be sure to clean machine oil from bolts before placing them in template. The bolt threads should be covered or protected from concrete during pouring.
4.  Air Relief Holes should be drilled in the template to allow trapped air to escape. When floating concrete, vibrate until wet concrete appears at top of air relief holes.
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ORGANIZING THE ERECTING: PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT
A. Material Layout:
a. “Shake-Out” of Materials Near Foundation
b. Laying building parts on lumber. Cover with tarps if conditions require.
B. Assembling Parts:
a. Attaching all clips and plates and joining structural members together where specified by the proper erection procedure.
C. Erecting Main Frames:
a. Set main columns over anchor bolts.
b. Lift main rafters in line with columns.
c. Attach wall girts.
d. Attach roof purlins.
e. Attach flange braces to girts and purlins.
f. Attach cable bracing.
D. Erect Endwall Frames:
a. Set endwall columns and jambs.
b. Lift endwall rafter in line with columns.
c. Attach endwall girts.
d. Attach cable bracing and square building.
E. Square Building
F. Frame walk doors and window openings
G. Exterior sheeting procedures:
a. Attach sidewall sheeting.
b. Attach endwall sheeting.
c. Eave trim.
d. Attach roof sheeting.
H. Install accessories and trim
Exercise common safety practices when using equipment for building construction
Required Tools and Equipment
·  Electric power source nearby
·  Electric impact wrench
·  Level 4’ long
·  Drift pins or punches
·  Gin pole or hoisting equipment
·  Come-Along
·  Taglines, chain, or cables with chokers
·  Ladders
·  Electric drill and bits
·  Rope or cable (for temporary bracing)
·  Box wrench, open end wrench, and sockets (probable sizes used: 3/4”, 7/8”, 1-1/16”, 1-1/4”, 1-7/16”)
·  Screw gun with 2,500 RPM adjustable torque
·  Screw gun socket drivers size 5/16” and 3/8”
·  Concrete drill with masonry bits
·  Steel measuring tapes 25’ and 100’ long
Optional Tools and Equipment
·  Vise Grips or Clamps
·  Scaffolding
·  Metal shims
·  Washers
·  Acetylene torch set
·  Power actuated nail gun
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MATERIAL LAYOUT
After the building material is unloaded, it should be placed in and around the building site near the place where it will be used. This is referred to as “Shaking Out.” While each job will vary according to the size or site conditions, the layout below typifies an arrangement which offers conveniences for assembly. Columns and roof beams are laid in position for rising. Girts, Purlins, Columns and Braces are divided according to the requirements of each bay. Each part is numbered for quick identification.
Carefully check these numbers against shipping lists to insure that the correct parts and quantities have been received.
The layout of materials illustrated below is provided as an aid to identify and locate building parts. Once the erection procedure has begun, however, erection crews and machinery must have access to that portion of the building which is under construction.
CAUTION:
WATER SENSITIVE MATERIALS
(Bare or Coated Galvanized, Galvalume, Aluminized, Aluminum, etc.) These panels or boxes must be stored in a dry, warm atmosphere. If this material is allowed to get wet or moisture is permitted to form (condensation) between the materials, serious deterioration of the finish will occur.
FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION
If these materials get wet, separate and dry all materials immediately.
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RIGID FRAME BUILDING: OVERALL FRAMING
The illustration below is a three-bay structure of typical Rigid Frame clear span design, with top-mounted “Z” purlins, and sidewall girts. Endwall girts are flush mounted.
However, since the manufacturer provides various building designs for its customers, all details shown represent typical buildings and connections only, and variations may exist.
PLEASE NOTE: This erection booklet must be used in conjunction with the erection drawings marked “For Construction” supplied with your building materials.
Listed below is a list of check points to use when plumbing all wall columns. Using a carpenter’s level will show if they are not plumb.
1.  Uneven concrete at the base of columns is the most common culprit. Sometimes dirt, pebbles, or debris is hidden beneath the base plate. Simply removing the column and cleaning away the debris will plumb the column. Other times the concrete has set up unevenly in which case metal shimming is required. Torque anchor bolts tight after shim is in place. Check for plumb. Repeat process with thicker or thinner shim if required.
2.  Improperly set anchor bolts that are too far apart or too close together will cause unlevel frames. Minor shimming at the haunch and peak will correct this.
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ERECTING THE FRAMING
Begin erection of the building starting with an interior Bay, preferably one with no window or door openings (an uninterrupted bay) and one with permanent wind bracing.
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Framed Opening Details
SECTION "A" / SECTION "B" / SECTION "C"
1.  4 x 3, 16 gauge clips & #12 screws will be provided for all framed openings.
2.  Member screws are used to attach panel and/or trim to the structures. These fasteners may be self tapping or self drilling / DETAIL AT HEAD TRIM
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STEP 11
Final structural framing inspection
·  Conduct final Inspection on all structural bolts
Be sure that all connections have proper amount of bolts installed, and proper torque
·  Check wall for plumbness and make necessary adjustments using shims where required.
Check all framed openings for square and plumb
·  Apply touch up primer to areas where field modifications were performed.
NOTE - Turn of the nut method:
There shall first be enough bolts brought to a snug tight condition to insure that the parts of the joint are brought into good contact with each other. Snug tight is defined as tightness at the low impact setting of an impact wrench or the full effect of a man using an ordinary spud wrench. All nuts should then be turned an additional 1/3 of a turn to produce minimum allowed tension.
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INSULATION
NOTE: The insulation outlined on this page is a general representation of most typical insulations and their installation. However, individual manufacturers may vary slightly in their insulation types and application procedures.
If insulation for the building is desired, longer screws may be needed. The standard 1" long self drilling screws (S.D.S) will suffice for blanket insulation up to 3-1/2" thick. Optional 1-1/2" long self drilling screws (S.D.S) will be needed for blanket insulation 4" to 6" thick. For insulation types other than fiberglass blanket type, special screws will be needed. Please consult with insulation supplier on this matter.
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Insulation Tape Placement / Blanket Insulation Details
NOTES
1.  Details shown above are for blanket insulation.
2.  Blanket insulation over 3" thick require longer member screws.
3.  Rigid board insulation may require longer member screws.
4.  Fasteners and sealants are omitted for clarity.