Once my frame is assembled, how do I enclose the frame?
There are two primary methods of enclosing the frame. You can use pre-fabricated panels or go with a skinning method if you have sheet metal processing equipment. Attaching Panels to
There are two primary methods of enclosing the frame. You can use pre-fabricated panels or go with a skinning method if you have sheet metal processing equipment.
Attaching Panels to Standard and Blunted 1 Inch Framing Systems
Figure 1. Internal panel attachment using 3/4 inch long screw.
Figure 2. External panel attachment using a screw length of 1-1/2 inch long. Pre-drilled 1/8 inch pilot hole recommended.
Figure 3. External panel attachment using our BFG25 Bushing with a 3/4 inch long sheet metal screw or 1 inch long self-drilling screw. Pre-drill a 1/8 inch pilot hole through all surfaces for screw placement. Drill a 1/2 inch hole in the exterior surface only for BFG Bushing.
Attaching Panels to Standard and Blunted 1-3/4 Inch Framing Systems
Figure 1. Internal panel attachment using 3/4 inch long screw.
Figure 2. External panel attachment using a screw length of 2-1/4 inch long. Pre-drilled 1/8 inch pilot hole recommended.
Figure 3. External panel attachment using our BFG45 Bushing with a 3/4 inch long sheet metal screw or 1 inch long self-drilling screw. Pre-drill a 1/8 inch pilot hole through all surfaces for screw placement. Drill a 1/2 inch hole in the exterior surface only for BFG Bushing.
Attaching Panels to Standard and Blunted 2 Inch Framing Systems
Figure 1. Internal panel attachment using 3/4 inch long screw.
Figure 2. External panel attachment using a screw length of 2-1/2 inch long. Pre-drilled 1/8 inch pilot hole recommended.
Figure 3. External panel attachment using our BFG50 Bushing with a 3/4 inch long sheet metal screw or 1 inch long self-drilling screw. Pre-drill a 1/8 inch pilot hole through all surfaces for screw placement. Drill a 1/2 inch hole in the exterior surface only for BFG Bushing.
Attaching Panels to the Thermal Break 140-25 Framing System
Figure 1. Internal panel attachment using 1 inch long screw.
Figure 2. External panel attachment using a screw length of 1-1/2 inch long. Pre-drilled 1/8 inch pilot hole recommended.
Figure 3. External panel attachment using our BFG25 Bushing with a 3/4 inch long sheet metal screw or 1 inch long self-drilling screw. Pre-drill a 1/8 inch pilot hole through all surfaces for screw placement. Drill a 1/2 inch hole in the exterior surface only for BFG Bushing.
What gasket should I use?
Modular Framing Systems sells 3/4in wide x 1/8in thick, closed cell neoprene foam gasket with an adhesive back (gasket tape). You can use any gasket that meets your project specs just be sure to consider the relationships between panel thickness, gasket thickness, and gasket compression.
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