We started on putting the frames into the openings today. In order to do, we first had to work out the heights of the openings so that all of the frames will be at the same location around the house. This is important so that when the weatherboards are put on, they will all sit straight & flush with each other.
The same height is taken from the floor & marked out on the side of the opening. From here, the height of the actual frame itself is taken & run from this marked point down. This will be where the frame will sit in the opening. In order to get the frame to sit at this level, packers are placed under the frame to hold it.
The frame is also adjusted so that it has an equal gap on either side of the length of the frame as well.
To work out how deep the frame sits in the opening, two bits of gib are temporarily tacked to the wall in the corners of the opening & a piece of wood is run over the length (as pictured). The frame is then pushed hard up against this surface, which will ensure it sits the width of the gib board in (which will guarantee that when the wall sheets are put in, the frames will sit flush with them).
When the frame is sitting in the correct position, it is tacked into place using bright nails on all surfaces. Packs are then put in along the lengths to ensure that it doesn't move from side to side & to make it more secure. The frame is checked to make sure it is square. This can be done by sitting a level on the top of the frame, & also to check the inside frame of the windows. If these measurements are out, it indicates that the frame is not sitting straight.
The temporary tacks are adjusted till correct & then the nails can be driven home.
A hole punch is used to ensure the nail heads are recessed into the frame.
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