{"id":13786,"date":"2024-03-26T15:26:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T15:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=13786"},"modified":"2024-04-05T18:10:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T18:10:38","slug":"finishing-the-modular-cabin-on-site-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/finishing-the-modular-cabin-on-site-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Finishing the Modular Cabin On-site Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"

The carpenter finished the area where the cabin is attached to the foundation. This is the part of the process I have had the most questions about, so I’m telling you everything I’ve seen.<\/p>\n

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Sill Plate Detail Plan Westwood Cabins<\/a>
OSB Filler
Decorative Trim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The cabin is attached to the foundation and has passed another inspection, so we can move on and cover the work.<\/p>\n

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They filled the gaps with pressure treated wood to make an even surface for the ZIP System OSB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The carpenter added PT (pressure treated) wood between the rails so that there is  an even surface to nail to.<\/p>\n

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ZIP System OSB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next the plan calls for OSB Filler to attach to the perimeter rail and sill plate.<\/p>\n

OSB is Oriented Strand Board or Particle Board, engineered wood manufactured from waterproof heat-cured adhesives and wood strands that are arranged in cross-oriented layers.<\/p>\n

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They covered the side of the sill plate and cabin rail with ZIP System OSB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taylor (Fowler Excavating<\/a><\/strong>) used ZIP System OSB. It adds insulation.<\/p>\n

ZIP System R-sheathing is the simple all-in-one structural panel with built-in exterior insulation. Featuring integrated moisture, air and thermal protection, ZIP System R-sheathing completely reimagines traditional wall assemblies by streamlining exterior water, air and thermal management.<\/p>\n

Huber Engineered Woods ZIP System\u00ae Insulated R\u2011Sheathing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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ZIP System OSB Filler is attached to the perimeter rail and sill plate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The carpenter built landings for the front and back doors. We plan to have a porch and a carport, but this will be enough (once the steps are done) to pass inspection and get a CO.<\/p>\n

Then 1 x 12 Pressure Treated Decorative Trim Boards covers it all. Westwood Cabins<\/a> provided the trim. It was already pre-primed and ready for paint.<\/p>\n

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It only took about an hour to paint the trim and clean up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We saved some money by painting it ourselves later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The carpenter finished the area where the cabin is attached to the foundation. This is the part of the process I have had the most questions about, so I’m telling you everything I’ve seen. 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