Step 1 - Footings: Pour footings level and
trowel them smooth to allow quick and easy
construction of Quad-Lock walls. When placing rebar dowels take into account
the thickness of the insulation. Refer to your applicable building code for
details. Step 2 - Metal Tracks: Metal tracks are nailed
to the footing on both sides of the Quad-Lock wall. |
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Step 3 - Quad-Lock Assembly: Start by assembling Quad-Lock corners, angles,
T-walls and other special elements first on each course and then work into and
meet in the middle of each wall. Stagger panels on alternating courses. |
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3a - Reinforcing Steel: Tie vertical and horizontal rebar into the wall
assembly as required. Usually, this is done while building up the wall.
Quad-Lock also allows you to build around pre-installed rebar. |
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3b - Window and Door Bucks: Fabricate and place window and door bucks and
build the Quad-Lock walls around them. |
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3c - Top of Walls: Continue assembling Quad-Lock up to the desired wall
height. Finish the top of walls using Metal Tracks and Wire Top Ties. |
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4 - Floor Connections/Ledger Boards: Install floor connections such as
ledger boards. Several products and methods are available. Step 5 - Through Wall Penetrations: Install
through wall penetrations (e.g. vents, block outs, utility pipes) and conduit,
if needed. |
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6 - Bracing: Properly brace all walls every 6-7' (180-210 cm) for
alignment and plumb. Also brace window and door bucks and other special
elements. Structural bracing is not required for straight walls, corners, and angles when the
corner and angle brackets are used correctly. |
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7 - Concrete Placement: Place concrete in multiple, continuous lifts of
2-4' (60-120 cm) and in accordance with applicable standards. Ensure proper
consolidation of concrete. Check walls for plumb and alignment before, during,
and after the pour. Bracing should be left in place for about 48 hours. |
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8 - Utilities: For most electrical and plumbing cut chases into the foam
and place the wires and pipes in accordance to setback requirements. Fixtures
and boxes are attached to the concrete. |
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9 - Waterproofing: Dampproofing/waterproofing is required below grade
(underground). Ensure the product chosen is compatible with EPS and that it is
installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. |
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Step 10 - Interior and Exterior Finishes:
Screw interior finishes such as gypsum boards directly to the plastic ties.
Apply stucco products directly to the Quad-Lock panels according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Or attach sidings of choice to the plastic ties or
fastening strips as needed. |
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