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Before You Start
• The majority of
people who want to build a structure have never built anything before.
They have no idea what's involved so most go to a contractor, expecting
him to do everything. That's one way to go but a little education can
save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.
• Lumber Link is a Post-and Beam
building system that uses connectors and hangers. This is NOT
stick-building that uses trusses every two feet sitting on stud framed
walls. The advantage is that you don't need a crane to lift the trusses
onto the frame, and you can do-it-yourself.
• You do
however, need to ensure your frames (or Bents) are structurally sound.
This can only be determined by our qualified architect. Every county has
different codes and every building location is different. Since the
passing of the IBC (International Building Code) a great number of
cities and towns have adopted and enforce this code. (Yes even on farms
in the middle of nowhere.)
Some require engineering stamps.
Socket Systems provides both.
• To determine your total building cost you need 3 things!
1. A Lumber Link Price. 2. A Building Plan Price. 3. A Price on lumber. You can get all THREE by calling a representative at 800-724-8250. We will go over in detail your specifics and help walk you
through the building process.
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Watch this two-story Gambrel, with Porch
addition, being built. The steps shown here are
NOT the only method of raising frames, just an
example. Every builder is different. |
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 Design |
Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. We all know it looks simple, but Building Plans are usually required by County Inspectors. Our associate Jeff Krentz will design anything from a small garage to a home. Plan costs are based on the structure usage, and start at $600. Socket Systems offers discounts on these plans (ask a representative). Visit Jeff Krentz Design www.jkrentz.com, call 866-844-8622 or connect@jkrentz.com for a sample of his work.
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 Choose a Building
Lumber Link offers 4 basic Kits and 1 Porch Addition Kit that can be used as seen or combined with accessories to create a wide variety of buildings. Tell us your building use. We often make suggestions that save our customers money and add space. (Want ideas of completed buildings? Check out our Samples first).
Call for building Kits up to 60ft. wide.
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Foundation Construction,
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Local building foundation requirements must be met first and foremost.
• Piers must be reinforced with re-bar, meet the local frost depth and sit on appropriate footings of 20" minimum.
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| • Floating Slabs with footings and expansion bolts can also be used. |
| • Skid Mount may also be used were building size is appropriate. |
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Floor Covering |
The floor covering is up to you.
• Cement floor (heated or not)
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• Skid Mount or Raised First Floor.
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• Lumber Link can be built on complete or partial foundations.
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Type of Wood |
Posts: Posts must be #2 or better Construction Grade, Dried Timbers, Build-ups (edge nailed), or LVL's. Typically 6x6.
Rafters: Rafters must be #1 Construction Grade, Dried Timbers, LVL's (laminated veneer lumber) or Glulams. Typically 6x8 for Gable roofs and 6x6 or 6x8 for Gambrel roofs.
Species: Southern
Yellow Pine,
Douglas Fir, Cypress,
Hemlock, or Poplar. Hard woods are
not recommended.
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Building Your Frames |
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If no Second Floor Connector is used, assemble your timber and Sockets on the ground. Place the Hinged Frame Anchors onto the vertical posts in position for raising and final anchoring to the
Hinged Base.
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Install Haunch Braces and Collar ties in Gable roof buildings. Not required for Gambrel roofs.
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Place roof purlin clips on two foot centers.
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Advantage: Most construction is done safely on the ground, saving time. |
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Raising Your Frames |
This is the real Magic of Lumber Link! Starting
at one end of the building, line the tabs on the
Hinged Frame Anchor into their respective
base plate. Lifting the frame can be done by
hand with the assist of a gin-pole, pull straps and a winch.
If available, heavy equipment, tractors, four-wheelers,
backhoes, trucks, etc. can be used. |
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Finish Framing |
Once the Frame is raised, temporary supports are put in place. Roof purlins are then screwed onto clips from the peak down, working both roof sides simultaneously, squaring the building.
Buildings with second floors are raised without the rafters. Second floors are then completed and rafters are partially assembled and raised by hand using two men and a 10ft. ladder.
Wall Framing: Walls between beams can be typical stud walls or exterior horizontal Girts with vertical supports placed every 16", 24" or 48" depending on building requirements SIPS panels are a perfect option for walls in finished houses.
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Roof Options |
The choice is yours. Metal roofing or shingles meet average Dead Loads. Ceramic or composite roofs require additional support.
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Plywood is laid directly onto Purlins or structural SIPS Panels are an excellent choice.
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2" x4" stringers can be mounted perpendicular to the Purlins leading out to an overhang for a free air flow above your insulation. |
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Purlins can be recessed to create a flush roof. |
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Second Floor Options |
Our NEW Second Floor Connector allows an LVL (laminated veneer lumber) Beam up to 18" tall and 28' long max. to sit directly onto the Posts. Longer widths can use Glulams or steel beams.
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Socket Systems also offers Steel and Wood Beam Hangers which require additional vertical bracing.
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Optional Steel Beam Clamps connect vertical wood studs to the bottom of metal I-Beams.
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Optional Metal Haunch Braces support steel or wood second floors |
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Additional Options |
There is virtually nothing that can be built that will not work with Lumber Link buildings.
Sample Lumber Link Buildings: |
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