9.
Position
Plywood Floor
pieces
(4) on top of completed floor
joists. Plywood will sit slightly back from outside edge of Floor
Joist Framing.
Hint:
Use a chalk line
to mark location of floor
joists to determine
screw placement.
Front
10.
When in correct position, attach with
1 1/4” screws
. Use
screws every 16”. The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor
framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
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plywood
pushed together
at seam.
8.
With Floor Runners
attached, carefully flip
the floor over and place
on your foundation.
Caution:
you will need 2
people to assist you. Be
careful when laying floor
down not to bend or twist
it. When in place, level
floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
centered on
floor frame.
Note:
The floor will be flipped over and
floor runners will sit on your foundation.
It is important to note that having a
level foundation is critical. Choosing a
foundation will vary between regions.
Typical foundations can be concrete
pads or patio stones positioned
underneath the floor runners.
11.
Place remaining 71 3/4”
Floor Joist
and 18”
Short Floor Joist
in
floor cavity. Attach to floor frame with
4 - 2 1/2” screws
for the long joist
and
2 - 2 1/2” screws
for the short joist. These extra joists will make a
larger attachment surface for the patio deck boards in
Step 22
.
Important:
Make sure floor
is level before moving on
to wall section. Use a level
to confirm and shim floor
joists as required.
Hardware (Step 10)
S2
- 1 1/4” Screws
x 75 total
Hardware (Step 11)
S1
- 2 1/2” Screws
x 6 total
Parts (Steps 11)
Short Floor Joist
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” 18”)
x 1
Floor Joist
(1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8”)
x 1
