Installation Instructions

5
Installation for Above Foundation Exterior Walls
Step 1:
Build the foundation walls and install
ProPink ComfortSeal
™
Sill Gasket at the top
of the foundation wall beneath the sill plate.
Install the sill plate.
Note: When the top of the foundation wall
is rough or uneven, two layers of ProPink
ComfortSeal
™
Sill Gasket may be required to
achieve a proper seal.
Step 2:
Build the floor structure and apply the
floor sheathing.
Step 3:
Frame the wall structure and make square
(consult local building codes or Structural Engineer to
determine bracing strategy). FOAMULAR
®
Sheathing can be
installed over OSB or alternative bracing methods. Steps 4
through 7 show installation of ProPink ComfortSeal
™
Framing
Gasket and FOAMULAR
®
Sheathing prior to wall
tilt-up. Alternatively, ProPink
ComfortSeal
™
Framing Gasket
and FOAMULAR
®
Sheathing
can be installed after the wall
is erected.
Step 4:
Install the ProPink ComfortSeal
™
Framing Gasket to the
outside of the wall frame and floor rim joist as shown. Also be
sure to install ProPink ComfortSeal
™
Framing Gasket around
all window and door openings.
ProPink
ComfortSeal
™
Sill
Gasket
ProPink
ComfortSeal
™
Framing Gasket
Basic Tools:
• Tape Measure
• Utility Knife
• Straightedge
• Hammer
• J-Roller
• 4"-6" Serrated Knife
Special Equipment:
• Pneumatic cap nail gun
• BOSTITCH
®
N66BC-1
Cap Nailer or equivalent
Site Preparations:
• Ensure that the framing is clean and dry.
• Check that framing provides a flat, level surface.
Repair or replace any warped or damaged framing.
• Remove obstacles to the work area, including all
potential trip hazards.
• Verify that ladders and/or scaffolding are in safe,
working condition.