5. Placing Concrete After checking the walls and openings for plumb and straight, and proper bracing, concrete is placed in the Polysteel walls, which are fully reinforced with the horizontal and vertical rebar required. Concrete pumps are the preferred method for placement and your Polysteel distributor can help ensure that an experienced crew is on hand.
6. Finishing the Top of the Wall The top of the wall is leveled off (screeded) and anchor bolts are placed to secure the top plate. In high wind areas, anchor bolts would be replaced by hurricane straps placed directly in the concrete.
7. Install Floor/Roof System For intermediate floors, the rim joist is anchored to the Polysteel wall with anchor bolts, and joist hangars are attached in the typical fashion. Steel joist hangars that can be cast directly into the concrete are also available. Install roof trusses as you would in any other construction project.
8. Install Utilities Electrical and plumbing lines fit easily and in accordance with code requirements by simply cutting a channel into the foam and placing the wiring or piping into the wall. For plumbing lines larger than 1-1/2” O.D., you may need to set them in place prior to placing concrete.
9. Interior/Exterior Finishes Sheetrock can be screwed directly into the Polysteel furring strips for all interior walls. Siding, board and batten, stucco lath and brick ties are attached to the strips on the outside which can accommodate any and all wall finishes.
10. Your Dream Come True Whatever you originally imagined, you have now built with Polysteel Forms. You can now be proud to have provided your customer with the most comfortable, most secure, most energy efficient home in the neighborhood!
