Polysteel is one of the most user-friendly building systems available. Below is a brief look at 10 of the basic steps to completing a successful project.

1. Footings
Install standard (level) footings with rebar placed at the intervals required by your building design, as outlined in the Polysteel User Manual.

2. Building the Walls
Starting with the corners and working toward the middle of the wall, set forms on the footing (or slab) by applying a bead of foam adhesive, such as Enerfoam®, to the bottom of the form. Each subsequent course of forms should be stacked in a running bond (alternating vertical seams) and vertical rebar placed as needed. Horizontal rebar is usually placed every third course.

3. Window/Door Openings
Forms are easily cut to accommodate any size and shape of window or door. Window/door "bucks" should be pre-made to rough opening size using dimensional lumber or, more preferably, the VBUCK II® block out system. Window bucks are installed at the proper wall height and forms should be stacked from the corners into the door/window openings and forms cut to size for a good fit. It is also important to remember to create the openings needed for utilities.

4. Bracing
Proper bracing will ensure straight walls. A variety of wood, steel and aluminum bracing systems and techniques are available. We recommend the Reechcraft Panel Jack Alignment System for builders who use Polysteel frequently. All window and door openings are braced and uninterrupted sections of wall are braced every 8 to 10 feet.

10 Basic Steps

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