SFR- Framing & More 

Building the Foundation: The initial step to framing is constructing the building foundation, which is usually made of reinforced concrete.

Laying Out and Erecting Walls: The design and layout plan of the house is used to mark out the internal and external walls on the foundation. Once the layout is complete, the walls are erected using lumber, metal framing, or other materials.

Installing Roof Trusses: A system of interconnected wooden triangles, roof trusses are commonly used in residential construction. The roof trusses are installed on top of the walls and help support the roof structure.

Installing Windows and Doors: After framing the walls and roof, the next step is to install windows and doors. This allows access to the house, ventilation, and light.

Framing Interior Walls: Once the exterior walls are framed and windows and doors have been installed, the contractor can start framing the interior walls. This is done using lumber or metal framing and is done according to the building's design plans.

Framing & Turnkey Project- Building Carport

Laying out the Site: Before anything else, whether wood or metal, the site must be cleared, leveled, and prepared for construction. For wood structure, blocks and shimming may be needed. For metal, stakes are placed and footings are dug and filled with concrete.

Setting Posts and Framing: Once the site is laid out, wood or metal posts can be set (secured in concrete for wood or with appropriate anchors for metal). Typically spaced up to eight feet apart, the posts form the framework around which the carport's roof trusses will rest on.

Installing Purlins: Purlins are horizontal support members that rest on top of the carport's roof trusses. They typically run perpendicular to the building's width and support the roof panels. For wood carports, lumber is nailed to the trusses, while for metal carports, specially made purlin clips are used to attach the purlins.

Installing Roof Panels: Once the purlins are in place, the roof panels can be installed. For wood carports, typically corrugated asphalt roofing or shingles are applied. For metal carports, thin sheets of steel, aluminum or other metals are screwed into place.

Attaching Fascia and Trim: Fascia and trim are installed at the edges of the roof to hide exposed edges and give the carport a finished look. This also helps protect the roof from water-induced damage.

Installing Gutters and Downspouts: While gutters are not necessary for all installations, they do provide additional shelter from rain and gutters are a nice-to-have for water management.

Light Framing Tasks that we offer in light commercial construction:

Reviewing Structural and Architectural Plans: Before framing work can begin, the contractor must review the structural and architectural plans to ensure that they are clear on the design and layout.

Site Preparation: Clearing, leveling, and preparing the site, including installing necessary temporary structures such as scaffolding and safety equipment, the light commercial project might require.

Laying out and erecting walls: Like residential framing, commercial framing begins with laying out and erecting external and internal walls. But for light commercial framing, the walls must be thicker, taller, and stronger than typical residential framing, able to support heavier loads.

Install Roof Support System: For light commercial work, larger roof sizes and greater spans will need heavier-duty roof support systems.

Constructing Steel-Framed Structure or Installing Metal Studs: Due to the larger size of commercial buildings, light commercial construction often includes steel-framed structures or metal studs for the framing process. The installation typically done by skilled team members.