Sterling Homes Framing Scope of Work

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General Project Requirements, Documentation, and Sign-Off Safety Requirements: Railings, Roof Access, and Temporary Protection Roof and Trusses Floor / Joist System, Subfloor, Basement, and Cantilevers Exterior and Interior Wall Construction Windows and Exterior Doors Kitchen, Bathrooms, Cabinet Backing, and Interior Backing Stairwell and Stairs Decks Porch / Veranda / Columns / Faux or False Beam / Brick and Stone Details Garage Fireplaces Duplexes / Multi-Family Zero Lot Line / Zero Clearance Details Walk-Out Details Prior to Sign-Off, Material Handling, and Clean-Up

Receive and review the Sterling Group job information package before starting. This includes plans, scope of work (This Scope), you have signed all of the required documents, and you have read and understand the safety requirements, if you have not received any documents, talk to your foreman or Sterling supervisor.📷 001
Perform all work in a good workmanship-like manner and in accordance with plans, specifications, purchase orders, scope of work, building codes, bylaws, and safety codes.📷 002
Complete work to the schedule approved by Sterling Homes.📷 003
Supply all labour, equipment, and fasteners required to complete the work.📷 004
Windows and exterior doors are to be installed as per manufacturer's instructions and the scope requirements.📷 005
Fences MUST be closed up prior to leaving site.📷 005a

Wear steel-toed footwear, hard hats and hi vis vests when working on Sterling sites. NO EXCEPTIONS.📷 006
Install roof anchors according to safe work procedures approved by Qualico (see attachment).📷 007
Install safety rails tied into joists or stairs at all locations where future wood railing is to be installed. Do not attach temporary railings, interior or exterior, to interior or exterior wall framing.📷 008
Include toe boards around any open-to-below areas.📷 009
Install safety rails a minimum of 6 inches and maximum of 8 inches from walls.📷 010
All second-storey walls backing onto stair openings require safety rails installed on the inside of the framing at minimum 36 in. height.📷 011
Safety railing is required on all front entry landings/verandas and all rear decks 5 ft or more above the ground.📷 012
For Dura Deck, build the rail out away from the deck so the decking can be installed without removing the rail.📷 013
Interior temporary removable railing is required for 5 risers or more.📷 014
Exterior temporary railings are required for decks, front steps, landings, etc.📷 015
Temporary Roof Access Hatch (see attached)📷 016
Attic hatch (they are premade and come with the windows) access area requires approximately 21 in high and minimum 22 ½ inX30 in.📷 017

Roof vents: install 8 in. x 8 in. vents every 8 ft along the ridge, approximately 1 ft down. Provide 1 roof vent for every 300 sq. ft. of roof area.📷 018
Zero-lot-line roofs require additional mid-span venting on the same side as the upper venting, 52" up from facia.📷 019
Truss webs will most likely require bracing; the specific details are provided in the truss profiles.📷 020
Bottom chord of trusses to have 2x4 installed every 10 ft at open ceiling areas.📷 021
Install insulation stops between all trusses along exterior walls, including zero-lot lines. Do not use OSB for this item.📷 022
Cottage roof corners require insulation stops cut to fit properly between hip and jack to prevent wind from blowing insulation. R-50 insulation requires 48 in. stops.📷 023
Provide strapping at the edge of vaulted ceiling areas to hold a batt of insulation.📷 024
Vaulted and skylight walls require 2x6 width for R-28 insulation, with strapping to hold 8 in. insulation.📷 025
Unless specified, skylights are not mounted on a curb, specific exact framing measurements are provided on the upper floor plan.📷 026
Bathrooms: cut a 4 in. x 4 in. hole in the roof for the ceiling fan. Location marked by heat mark out guy.📷 027
Dead/void ceiling spaces between walls require poly and plywood to hold ceiling insulation.📷 028
Ensure access to all parts of ceiling for ceiling insulators, including small roof areas.📷 029
All joist hangers nailed fully to girder trusses and beams, use the proper hanger and nails.📷 030
Rooms with mono trusses to be blocked at 2 ft o/c for drywall direction/” directional blocking”.📷 031
All lookouts on gable trusses are to be 2x4 on edge at 24 in-48 in. o/c to allow ventilation. Gables are 3 1/2 in. lower for this reason.📷 032
Drywall backing at ceilings must be continuous for poly laps.📷 033
Install 6 mil CGSB poly between top plates on interior walls that tie into trusses.📷 034
Zero-lot-line gables are to be fully drywalled with 5/8 in. exterior drywall from bottom of roof sheathing out to fascia lines.📷 035
Provide temporary trough above walking location at front entry. Ensure adequate slope for drainage.📷 036
Trim roof sheathing flush with edge of rough fascia (do not run long). Roof sheathing must be stapled properly.📷 037
Valleys and hips are to be straight and blocked between trusses on both sides of ridges, hips, and chimney chases for inside vaults.📷 038
Chimney chase to be plumb and secured to top chord and web of truss by at least 3-4 ft inside roof.📷 039
No flat roof areas or saddle areas behind chases, etc.📷 040
Fascia is to be straight and level. Returns and pork chops are to be level.📷 041
Insulation stops are to be installed over the building wrap.📷 042
Where two roof lines meet, the excess sheathing must be cut back to allow for access for the insulation.📷 043

Frame floor joists as per engineered plan. Install required sway blocks and squash blocks; verify squash blocks are the correct height, 1/16 in. higher than joist (no bigger).📷 044
Install pony walls as indicated on joist layout: 2x4 pony walls at main floor and 2x6 pony walls at second floor.📷 045
Zero-lot-line pony walls use the same assembly but also require insulation, poly, and drywall.📷 046
Point loads must be carried through to concrete.📷 047
Joist hangers must be glued prior to installing joists. Never toe-nail into beams or double joists.📷 048
Ensure all missed joist nails are pulled.📷 049
Bearing wall studs must line up with joist centers. If over 1/3 of the top plate is cut, the wall must be sheeted with 3/8 in. OSB.📷 050
The framer is responsible for adjusting joist layouts to miss plumbing drains.📷 051
Toilet drains: 12 1/2 in. deep by 16 in. wide to center. Showers 36 in. and 48 in. deep have center drains. Showers 60 in. deep have offset drains 10 in. to center from the non-seat wall.📷 052
Check floor integrity. All sheathing joints are to be centered over joists. OSB must be in good shape and holes patched.📷 053
Basement frost walls at stair to first floor: frame and hang landing or stair from walls. Poly wall of exterior.📷 054
Walls are to be framed past bottom stairs and hung from joist on both sides. If there is a doorway at the bottom of stair, frame and hang it as well.📷 055
Door frame at bottom of stair is to be sheeted with 3/8 in. OSB to keep it square.📷 056
All bottom plates are to be treated material. Bearing walls use triple bottom plate.📷 057
Install 3/8 in 7.75 in OSB strip sill cap on top of all concrete walls.📷 058
Install minimum 24 in. o/c lateral blocking around the basement wall, as per layouts.📷 059
Teleposts must be level and in the proper location with approximately 3 in. of thread showing and fastened with 2 in. lag bolts.📷 060
Teleposts and columns are to be plumb, with PL400 used to hold to concrete pad.📷 061
Cantilevers: the last parallel joist at the outside wall needs to be at maximum spacing to allow heat runs and insulation after frost-wall framing.📷 062
Where cantilever access will be blocked after framing, insulate and vapour-barrier the exterior area to R-22 because the insulator will not be able to access it later.📷 063
All cantilevers extending into the 4 ft side yard are to be drywalled with minimum 1/2 in. exterior drywall after frost-wall framing.📷 064
2nd floor pony walls need to be poly'd 1/2" past the top and hanging down past the bottom.📷 065
Dropped ceilings/basement bulkheads are to be framed flush with the bottom of the beam, max 12" down.📷 136

All other corners and interior-to-exterior wall ties require solid continuous backing for poly and drywall; no blocks. Exterior corners on a zero lot are to be double L for outside siding corner attachment.📷 066
Install 6 mil CGSB poly between interior and exterior walls.📷 067
Drywall access is required on all 2 story homes, drywall access to be put in the front of the house with good access for the drywall to be loaded into the centre of upper floor. cut drywall access hole approximately 22 1/2 in. x 60 in (if possible, min 12 in width). in exterior wall sheathing.📷 068
Blind corners and tight joist spaces are to be insulated by the framer.📷 069
All heating holes are to be cut as marked and at proper size: 3 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. Cold air returns as per design.📷 070
Wall niches: heights and measurements as per plan/detail sheet.📷 071
Interior arches are constructed by the framer, (rnd arch) see detail.📷 071a
Plant ledges are to be level and sheathed with 3/8 in. OSB.📷 072
Stub walls are to be height as per plan, plumb and level, with backing for handrail on stairs.📷 073
Isolated stub walls, such as island walls, must be braced level through the subfloor into the joist space.📷 074
Framer is responsible to install all island stub walls and bulkheads as per plan and cabinet layouts.📷 075
High walls: Tall walls as per engineer detail on plan.📷 076
Exterior and interior wall studs must be straight for countertop areas. No bowed or damaged studs.📷 077
Walls perpendicular to cabinetry are to extend a minimum of 2 in. past the cabinets.📷 078
All exterior wall surfaces, including gable trusses, are to be covered with building wrap. Use vinyl banding to secure wrap to wall.📷 079
Install Nova wrap on building walls before wall sections are stood up. Wrap to be flush with top of sheathing and extend to bottom of foundation ladder. Install Nova wrap behind all attachments. Use vinyl banding to secure wrap to wall.📷 080
Use 10 ft rolls for all wall heights and leave down for proper lap.📷 081
All vertical and horizontal laps are minimum 12 in., including interior and exterior corners.📷 082
Logo must be readable from the street. Use vinyl banding to secure wrap to wall. Maximum 2-stud spacing.📷 083
All gaps in exterior drywall must be tight.📷 084
Space OSB wall sheathing with 1/8 in. gaps. Sheathing will bulge later when expanded and may cause stucco cracks and siding bulges if not spaced.📷 085
Wall sheathing/exterior drywall is to be properly nailed.📷 086
45 degree inside corner studs are to be nailed together.📷 087
Standard door openings: doors 2 in. wider x 82 1/2 in. high. 98 ½ high for 8-foot door📷 088
Bifold door openings: 1 1/4 in. wider x 81 1/2 in. high.📷 089
Mirrored bypass door openings: 1 in. wider x 81 1/2 in. high. If any door swings into it, drop 1 1/2 in. for door stop on top.📷 090
Mirror bifold door openings: 1 1/4 in. wider x 81 in. high.📷 091
Walk-in closet openings: 2 in. wider x 82 1/2 in. high.📷 092
Ensure a minimum 25" depth for clothes in standard closets and at foyer.📷 092a
All other bypass doors are to be 1 in. wider x 83 1/4 in. high.📷 093
Barn door rough openings to be 1 in. less wide and 1 in. taller. Add extra blocking above the door and to the side that it slides.📷 094
Pocket door rough openings are to be framed at 85 in (7-foot door), 100.5 in (8-foot door) and width equal to door x 2 plus 2 in.📷 095
Pocket doors in 2x6 walls are to be installed as per plan and furred out accordingly.📷 096
Premade pocket door kits must be installed level and screwed along the bottom, back, and top only. No nails.📷 097

Window and door sills are to have peel-and-stick installed on the sill and 8 in. up the sides as per plan details and slideshow.📷 098
Windows are to be plumb and level with each other in a bay situation. Ensure spacing is even.📷 099
Windows are to have shims under pressure points only. Refer to the manufactured installation guide.📷 100
Exterior doors must be installed plumb and level, with hinges and striker shimmed. The door slab to frame reveal should be even, or something is wrong.📷 101
Check door weatherstripping along the entire length when closing. Fasten the striker side behind the weatherstrip with long screws at top and bottom through side jamb to studs. No exceptions.📷 102
Caulk under sills of exterior doors. Peel and stick must wrap to the inside.📷 103
Allow adequate gap around all windows (3/8" min) for correct spray foam insulation.📷 104
Ensure that the Slider latch side is straight and level, framers are to put the door slab in if it came disassembled.📷 104a

Medicine cabinet opening: 14 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in., 6 ft to top of opening, default is 3 in off the back wall. If there is a scone light, the med cab may need to be further away.📷 105
Vanity wall requires minimum 25 in. to door opening.📷 106
Toilet drains: 12 1/2 in. deep by 16 in. wide to center. Showers 36 in. and 48 in. deep have center drains. Showers 60 in. deep have offset drains 10 in. to center from the non-seat wall.📷 107
L-backing at tub or shower ends must be long enough for screws to be used when installing glass doors.📷 108
Short walls at the end of tubs or showers must be at least 3 in. past the nailing flange.📷 109
Framer to measure tubs and showers to ensure openings are correct. If not, adjust or fur out as needed.📷 110
Reinforce the perimeters of all shower bases with horizontal backing at floor level.📷 111
Towel bar backing: 50 in. to center from subfloor, minimum 24 in. wide 2x6.📷 112
Toilet paper backing: 24 in. to center from subfloor, 3 ft 6 in. from back wall, minimum 24 in. wide 2x6.📷 113
Add backing at all TV locations from 61 in. to 72 in. above finished floor. Fireplace TV 72 in. to center, studs at 12 in. o/c on interior walls only.📷 114
Vanity backing: 2x4 centered at 29 in.📷 115
Kitchens: stub wall heights as per plan, plumb and level. Check with superintendent if plan is revised.📷 116
All kitchen window bottoms are to be level so tile will align correctly.📷 117
Ensure adequate space for cabinets if in conflict with doorways. Kitchen countertops are 25 1/2 in. deep; allow 26 in.📷 118
Pantry walls are to be a minimum of 26 in. at side.📷 119
Backing in ceiling is required for ceiling-hung peninsula cabinets. Check cabinet layout.📷 120
Kitchen Cabinet backing is 2x6 centered at 93 in.📷 121
Chimney hood fan backing: install 2x2s on flat, horizontally stacked from 66 in. at bottom to 77 in. at top above floor.📷 122

Handrail areas require 2x10 backing or two pieces of 2x6 at 34 in. to center vertical from nosing on stairs and winders.📷 123
Bend all nails underneath winders.📷 124
Wall at railing is to be framed 3 in. vertical above the run of the stair nosing for railing application. (Stringer less stairs only)📷 125
39 in. stub wall to be measured from the stair plane, not the stringer.📷 126
Railings to be framed flush with the end of the stringer. Do not hold back for newel post.📷 127
Space for drywall at sides of stairs and winders must be 3/4 in. maximum.📷 128
Stairs are to be level and not twisted. Add 23/32 floor plywood strip to the sides of the stair.📷 129
Landings are to be level with poly at the outside wall and supported properly at extensions.📷 130
Add baseboard backing at stair landings and winders.📷 131
Install continuous backing around stairs and landings that will have a poly lap on exterior walls.📷 132
Winders are to be level with poly at outside wall and supported properly at extensions. Winders must be square.📷 133
Important: do not cut extensions off, unless properly fastened by other means.📷 134
Rail backing is to be installed 36" to centre at floor.📷 135
Frost wall at basement stair well is to be built up to top of sub-floor.📷 137

Install deck Nailer 5.5 in. below subfloor as per plan.📷 138
Ensure all deck posts are secured and in place.📷 139
Front porch decks require more nosing for skirting/brick, 2 ¾” from framing.📷 140
All wood decking material is to be screwed on front verandahs and rear decks. No nails.📷 141
5/4 decking to be single picture framed. Any deck with a jog requires a double picture frame.📷 142
Rear walk-out decks are to have a flush beam, 1 in. nosing, see detail.📷 143
All “composite” decks must have a single picture frame that overhangs the finished fascia or skirt by 1/2 in. at perimeter.📷 144
Dura Deck joists must slope 1/4 in. per foot. Slope must run to the outside edge of the beam. Beam may need to be lower than joists or scarf cut. Pay special attention.📷 145
Dura Deck safety rails should be built away from deck so the deck can be installed without removing the rail.📷 146

Safety railing is required on front entry landings/verandas and rear decks 5 ft or more above the ground.📷 147
Cover precast steps and landing with 3/8 in. OSB.📷 148
Garage-less homes, stress skin: drop bottom with 2x6/2x4 to line up with the foundation ladder. Sheath with 3/8 in. OSB. Regular cantilever, if accessible for insulator from inside, drop with 2x6/2x4 and sheath with 3/8 in. OSB.📷 149
When brick-clad posts are tied to deck skirting, post is to be framed 3/8 in. past edge of deck, to match with future 3/8” skirting.📷 150
Columns are to be installed or built as per plan. Allow room on steps for stone, etc., to be flush with step edge.📷 151
Soffit drop and backing is to be completed around all porches. Soffit direction matters, soffit runs from front to back (unless it’s a rear deck).📷 152
Backing for special exterior features: install 2x6 on flat vertically and horizontally at outer edge of stone features and front side walls.📷 153
All stone areas require studs at 12 in. o/c.📷 154
Faux/false beams: Are to be framed to plan, 3/8” smart board is currently being used to clad the faux beam. The faux beam should be flush or proud of the column collar or 2” stone. Faux beam framing should also be flush with house framing, see attached.📷 155

Garage door wrap is 1” smartboard. Garage door opening to be framed 2” bigger and 1” higher than the specified door height.📷 156
Any 2x6 garage wall greater than 10 ft tall stud length must be framed at 16 in. o/c with blocking.📷 157
Overhead door backing is required at centre and sides above the door rough opening, as required inside the wall.📷 158
The measurement for the garage door top of slap is to be taken off the cross section, it should end up being approx. 4”-4.5” from concrete buck, if there is a substantial difference, talk to supervisor.📷 159
Provide minimum 8’4” clearance under bonus room beam for garage door opener, 9’4” clearance for an 8’ door.📷 160
If there is a side roof and the beam is dropped, typically if the big beam is set 4” above lower garage walls, it works well. Beam is not protruding through the roof. Garage beam work is the framers responsibility, if there are joist plan errors, do not proceed.📷 161

Refer to fireplace detail and specifications before framing the opening.📷 162
Ensure the firebox can be centered exactly on the wall as per plan and that the mantle can be installed as per plan.📷 163
Ensure the stress-skin cantilever detail is done correctly, with inside OSB of sidewalls coming into the house 6” (see detail).📷 164
Exterior wall sheathing hangs down to bottom of joist for extra floor support.📷 165
Cut pieces for backing around the firebox: one for top and two for sides. Leave tacked at top of opening.📷 166

Multi-family and zero-lot units require the common truss to be sheeted on both sides with 5/8 in. fireguard drywall from ceiling line to bottom of roof sheathing and out to fascia lines. Ensure 1.75” roofing nails are used, and that the gun is set as to not break the paper.📷 167
Multi-family units require the common joist area to have 1 1/4 in. rim board with 5/8 in. fireguard drywall on both sides.📷 168
Shower and tub walls measurements may need to be increased to allow for drywall against the party wall or zero wall.📷 169
Anything framed against the separation or zero wall must have drywall and poly against it.📷 170
Party wall/Separation walls are to be framed like a regular 2x6 outside wall, that includes osb and building wrap.📷 171
Common-wall and fire-separation details should be verified against current plan, code, and builder detail before website publication.📷 172

Zero-lot-line roofs require additional mid-span venting on the same side as the upper venting, 52" up from facia.📷 173
Install insulation stops(cut bottom flap of insul stop and install to the drywall stop leaving no gaps) between all trusses along exterior walls, including zero-lot lines. No OSB.📷 174
Zero-lot-line gables are to be fully drywalled with 5/8 in. exterior drywall to the bottom of roof sheathing and out to fascia lines.📷 175
Zero-lot-line pony walls follow the exterior pony-wall assembly and also require insulation, poly, and drywall. 2x4 main floor pony walls, 2x6 upper floor.📷 176
Interior walls against outside walls must have 5/8" drywall behind.📷 176a
Multi-family and zero units require the common truss to be sheeted on both sides with 5/8 in. fireguard drywall from ceiling line to roof sheathing and out to fascia lines.📷 177
All gaps in exterior drywall must be tight.📷 178
Zero lot side walls will need blocks on the flat to cover any joints.📷 178a

OSB sill cap on concrete walls to be no bigger than 6 inches.📷 179
All walk-out walls and 3-storey walls are to be framed at 16 in. o/c.📷 180
Teleposts and supporting columns at walk-out/basement areas must be plumb, level, properly located, and secured as specified.📷 181
Ensure that the foundation drops add up to within ½” stated on the plan, examples 8’1”, 8’9”. If it doesn’t, mention it to your supervisor📷 182

Clean up and dispose of all job waste material into the provided bin.📷 183
All unused and good material is to be stacked neatly in front of the house on blocks or dunnage, off the ground, for return.📷 184
All garbage and unusable material is to be thrown away.📷 185
House is to be fully swept out.📷 186
All garbage is to be placed in bins unless otherwise instructed. Do not overfill bin.📷 187
Maintain best work practices and ensure the entire scope of work is completed.📷 188