Building Process

SITE WORK

All processes are the same as standard construction in this phase.

FOUNDATION PREP

Forming & MEP underground work. All processes are the same as standard construction in this phase.

FOUNDATION POUR

All processes are the same as standard construction in this phase.

INSTALLATION PREP

Delivery and staging of all shell components.

INSTALLATION PREP

Check for level and square, high & low spots, snap grid & wall lines.

INSTALLATION PREP

Check walls and apply
bituminous tape to
bottom tracks. Mark and
drill anchor bolt holes.

WALL INSTALLATION

Add sealant to slab, place panel, secure to slab, set wall braces and check for plumb and level.

Install X-bracing and holdowns as required.

WALL INSTALLATION

Install interior load-bearing/shear walls,
brace, secure, square,
level/shim and plumb as
required.
Install X-bracing and
holdowns as required.

2nd FLOOR TRUSS
INSTALLATION

Install floor trusses and blocking as required.

2nd FLOOR DECKING
INSTALLATION

Load and install subflooring. Load 2nd floor exterior walls.

2nd FLOOR WALL
INSTALLATION

Measure, layout and snap lines, place, secure and brace exterior walls. Verify square, level and plumb of walls.

2nd FLOOR WALL
ROOF TRUSS INSTALLATION

Measure and layout Trusses, set clips. For Hip roofs, assemble girder/corner/jacks as assembly and lift, secure in place.

ROOF TRUSS
INSTALLATION

Install remaining trusses, and all temporary and permanent bracing as required.

ROOF INSTALLATION

Install ridge, hip, valley and sub-fascia metals as required, then roof sheathing. All dry-in and finish processes are the same as standard construction in this phase.

MEP INSTALLATION

Prepunched service holes help speed up the process of MEP installation by up to 50% and makes for a clean, professional installation.

WINDOW PREP

Install WRB at openings
and wall panel seams.
Install bucking/flashing
at Window openings as
required.
Window & door
installation processes
are the same as
standard construction.

SHEAR & FIRE-RATED WALLS

Install X-bracing, additional insulation, RC channel and fire-rated sheathing on walls as required. All interior sheathing and finish processes are the same as standard construction.

EXTERIOR STRUCTURES

Install wood ledgers,
walkways, landings, stairs
and other structure
components as required.
Most exterior elements
can be connected to a
KRATOS building using
standard building
materials and methods.

EXTERIOR FINISHING
- DEFS STUCCO

Install DEFS elastomeric stucco system to exterior. Rasp walls, cut grooves, install corner/other stucco trim pieces. On X4 wall type, apply two basecoat-mesh layers, primer and final finish coats. On MX7 wall type, paint or spray textured finish directly.