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Section 9
Building & Installing
Window & Door Bucks
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FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
Total wall width
4"
Rough opening heightLumber +3-1/8"
PVC +2-1/2"
Rough openingheight
Rough openingwidth
Rough opening width Lumber +3-1/8"
PVC +2-1/2"
Attach base boards(Screw from top)
Attach top to sides(Screw from top)
1"x1" keyway
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TOE screw the interior brace board to make for easier removal later
The interior brace needs to be set back from outer edge to allow access for
strongbacks
Window bucks should be assembled ahead of time for increased speed and efficiency at the job site
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3 4
NOTE:Window bucks must be braced
before pouring concrete(See window buck bracing page)
Date: 10/3/2014
Window Bucks TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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STEP 1: Screw two 2 x 6's to the sides and one to the top
Position the 2 x 6's in the middle of the window buck
2 x 6's Leave a 8" gap on the bottom to gain access to the wall later
STEP 2:
Screw a piece of 1/2" OSB over the 2 x 6's
This is an example of how to brace an opening for a standard size window.Wider windows and lintez heights play a factor in how much bracing is needed.
Common concrete knowledge is needed.For more information on bracing larger openings contact: Jerry Spude @ 920-309-1856
8" Gap
2 x 6's
Key
Buck
2X6"
1/2" OSB
8" Gap
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Now the window buck is readyto be placed into the wall
8"Gap is access for pouring andvibrating under windows
Date: 6/17/2014
Bracing Window Bucks TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Cut poly splice pieces to desiredwidth to achieve accurate length
for window buck installation
Spliced poly pieces(Cut same height as buck)
Spliced poly pieces (Cut same height as buck)
Position preassembled window buck into placeon top of lower prebuilt poly forms
Build below the window to desired heightand make perfectly level
Window
Window mark layouts
TransForm System Date: 6/17/2014
Installing Window Buck TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Make sure formsbelow window are level
Plastic stud rails cut todesired height on job site
Position preassembledwindow buck into place
Build below the windowto desired height
Windowlayout mark
The interior window buck brace boardneeds to be set back to allow for
installation and removal ofaluminum strongbacks
and plastic pans
TransForm System Date: 6/17/2014
Installing Window Buck TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Use at least twocross-ties in header
stud assembly
Interiorplastic stud
Exteriorplastic rail
Exteriorplastic rail
Interiorplastic stud
Install a laterial-tieon each side of the wall
Slide down shortened exterior poly panels in between stud rails
Slide down shortened interior poly panels in between stud rails
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Remember to install headerreinforcment according to code
Date: 6/17/2014
Installing Window Buck Header
TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Example:30" Header
Example:3ft Plastic Pan
If the height of the window header does not fit with oneof TF's available pan sizes, then use the next size
larger to ensure the wall is completely braced
The pans and strongbacks will extend above thetop of the wall when correctly positioned
Use the aluminum strongback to lock the plastic pan into place
Swing plastic pan into position by inserting the right side first and then locking the left side
down by installing the strongback
Pans and strongbackscan stick up into window
area if need be
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Installing plastic panson header and footer
TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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3/4" plywood
2 x 4
Right Side Example
Slide the plywood into either the channel normally used for plastic pans (right side) or benind the aluminum strongback (left side)
Drill screws from the inside of the windowbuck to secure the wood braces into place
Slide OSB into the channel normally used for plastic pans
These parts can be left in placepermanently for additional nailingsurfaces along side of window for
nailing trim work if needed
34 "
Cut to width
Cut to width
Left Side Example
Cut to width
34 "
Cut towidth
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Additional windowbuck bracing
TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Whaler Bracket
ReechcraftTM Bracing System
2 X 6"
Place every 4ft
2 X 12"Walking Planks
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2 X 4"Railings
Date: 6/17/2014
Installing Reechcraft Bracing TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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After the concrete has been poured and cured, the pans,stongbacks, and any additional bracing may be removed
Remove 2X4'sand plywood
Once the pans, strongbacks, and additional bracinghave been cleared, remove the interior brace
board of the window buck
Reinstall the brace board so that it's edge isflush with the outside of the window buck
Toe screw the brace board into a new
position
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After the pour TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
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FRONT VIEW
Attach top to sides
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Rough Opening HeightLumber +1-9/16"
PVC +1-1/4"Rough Opening
Height
Rough Opening Width Lumber +3-1/8"
PVC +2-1/2"
Rough Opening Width
1" x 1" Keyway
Door bucks should be assembled ahead of time for increased speed and efficiency at the job site
1 2
3 4
Screw in from top
SIDE VIEW
NOTE:Door bucks must be braced
before pouring concrete(See door buck bracing page)
Date: 9/11/2014
Building Door Bucks TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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1. Scew two 2 x 6's to the sides and one to the top
Position the 2 x 6's in the middle of the door buck
2 x 6's
8" Gap
2 x 6's
1/2" OSB
8" Gap
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Now the window buck is readyto be placed into the wall
Leave a 8" gap on the bottomto gain access to wall later
2. Screw a piece of 1/2" OSB over the 2 x 6's
Date: 6/17/2014
Bracing Door Bucks TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Build up to the door opening, install spliced panels as needed and
then install door buck
Once the door buck is in place, install two more spliced panels
and continue building wall
Position preassembleddoor buck into place
Plywood (see door bracing)
See door header instructionson the next page
Continue buildingTF wall system
TransForm System Date: 6/17/2014
Installing Door Bucks TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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Use at least twocross-ties in header
stud assembly
Slide down shortened exterior polypanels in between stud rails
Slide down shortened exterior polypanels in between stud rails
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Remember to install headerreinforcment according to code
Date: 6/17/2014
Installing Door Bucks TF Forming Systems, Inc.800-360-4634
www.TFSystem.com
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