Constructions Standards Checklists

NON-STRUCTURAL FRAMING

FRAMING  A. Ensure 1/8" gap between OSB (or similar product) sheathing on all 4 sides to include subfloor.  B. Framing is to be 16" on center around all tub and shower walls (including knee walls).  C. All subfloor, stair treads, HVAC Platforms to be minimum 23/32" OSB or equivalent, recommend subfloor adhesive in conjunction with ring shank nails or screws, installed with proper spacing/ offsets.  D. Roof decking includes H-clips to ensure proper gapping.  E. Cricket installed at chimneys and other penetrations of a similar shape that create a parallel line with the ridge line. The cricket must be capable of shedding water 6" beyond the corner of the fnished structure.  F. Open framed corners (open framed corners

for insulation) are to be used where possible (exception due to site specifc engineering/ Municipality requirements details where this is not achievable).  G. Ladder blocking at interior walls to exterior intersections is vertical, eliminating the thermal bridge from inside to out. This also allows the wall insulation to be placed behind the blocking.  H. All untreated wood is protected from any masonry or concrete contact with metal plate or flashing membrane.  I. Truss clip or screw (or engineered equivalent) clips properly installed with visible clearance in place for all truss to non-load bearing wall connections. Toe nailing trusses is prohibited.  J. A sill sealing strategy is employed beneath all base plates on exterior walls, including the garage separation wall, at foundation contact.

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