Corner tracks for panelized wall systems
A method includes measuring a first reference line inward from a first edge of a foundation slab. The method includes measuring a second reference line inward from a second edge of the foundation slab that is substantially perpendicular to the first edge and meets the first edge at a first corner of the foundation slab so that the first and second reference lines intersect at a first corner point on the foundation slab. A first corner track is placed in a first corner area so the first corner track is flush with the first and second reference lines. The method includes placing additional corner tracks in respective second corner areas so the corner tracks are flush with the respective reference lines. Edge tracks can be set on the foundation slab extending between the corner tracks, for receiving wall panels.
1 . A method comprising:
measuring a first reference line inward from a first edge of a foundation slab;
measuring a second reference line inward from a second edge of the foundation slab that is substantially perpendicular to the first edge and meets the first edge at a first corner of the foundation slab so that the first and second reference lines intersect at a first corner point on the foundation slab;
placing a first corner track in a first corner area so the first corner track is flush with the first and second reference lines;
measuring a third reference line inward from a third edge of the foundation slab that is substantially perpendicular to the first edge and meets the first edge at a second corner of the foundation slab so that the first and third reference lines intersect at a second corner point of the foundation slab;
placing a second corner track in a second corner area so the second corner track is flush with the first and third reference lines;
placing a first edge track along the first edge of the foundation slab, to extend between the first and second corner tracks; and
installing a wall panel into the first edge track and at least one of the first and second corner tracks, with the wall panel being received between vertical components of the first edge track and the at least one of the first and second corner tracks.
2 . The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:
applying sealant to the foundation slab in a first corner area, wherein the first corner area is bounded by the first edge, the second edge, the first reference line, and the second reference line.
3 . The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:
applying sealant to the foundation slab in a second corner area, wherein the second corner area is bounded by the first edge, the third edge, the first reference line, and the third reference line.
4 . The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:
applying sealant in a first edge area of the foundation slab between the first edge and the first reference line;
placing the first edge track on the sealant in the first edge area.
5 . The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:
determining a location for a third corner track for a third corner of the foundation slab by measuring across a first hypotenuse of the foundation slab from the first corner to the third corner and placing the third corner track according to the first hypotenuse to ensure the first, second, and third corner tracks are positioned at right angles to one another to define a right angled rectangle on the foundation slab.
6 . The method as recited in claim 5 , further comprising:
applying sealant in a third edge area of the foundation slab between the third edge and the third reference line; and
placing a third edge track on the sealant in the third edge area with the third edge track extending from the second corner track to the third corner track.
7 . The method as recited in claim 6 , further comprising:
determining a location for a fourth corner track for a fourth corner of the foundation slab by measuring across a second hypotenuse of the foundation slab from the second corner track to the fourth corner track and placing the fourth corner track according to the second hypotenuse even if it positions the fourth corner track off from the second reference line to ensure the first, third, and fourth corner tracks are positioned at right angles to one another to define a right angled rectangle on the foundation slab with the first, second, third, and fourth corner tracks;
applying sealant to the foundation slab in a fourth corner area bounded by the fourth edge, the second edge, the fourth reference line, and the second reference line;
placing the fourth corner track on the sealant in the fourth corner area so the fourth corner track is flush with the second and fourth reference lines.
8 . The method as recited in claim 7 , further comprising:
adjusting at least one of the third, fourth, and second reference lines based on locations determined for the third and fourth corner tracks to ensure the first, second, third, and fourth reference lines define a right-angled rectangle on the foundation slab.
9 . The method as recited in claim 8 , further comprising changing amount of overhang of at least one of the third and fourth corner tracks to align edges of the at least one of the third and fourth corner tracks with the third, fourth, and second reference lines.
10 . The method as recited in claim 7 , further comprising:
applying sealant in a fourth edge area of the foundation slab between the fourth edge and the fourth reference line; and
placing a fourth edge track on the sealant in the fourth edge area with the fourth edge track extending from the third corner track to the fourth corner track.
11 . The method as recited in claim 10 , further comprising:
applying sealant in a second edge area of the foundation slab between the second edge and the second reference line; and
placing a second edge track on the sealant in the second edge area with the second edge track extending from the fourth corner track to the first corner track.
12 . The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:
pouring concrete into voids defined in the first wall panel to form a reinforced concrete structure anchored to the foundation slab.
13 . The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein an anchor bolt of the foundation slab extends upward through an aperture in the first corner track.
14 . The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the anchor bolt is encased in concrete in the reinforced concrete structure.
15 . The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein a portion of each of the first and second corner tracks overhang two of the first, second, and third edges of the foundation slab.
16 . A method comprising:
placing a corner track in a corner area of a foundation slab;
placing an edge track along an edge of the foundation slab extending to the corner area, to extend from the corner track;
installing a wall panel into the edge track and the corner track, with the wall panel being received between vertical components of the edge track and the corner track; and
pouring concrete into voids defined in the wall panel to form a reinforced concrete structure anchored to the foundation slab, with the vertical components retaining the wall panel against lifting out of the corner track and the edge track.
17 . The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein an anchor bolt of the foundation slab extends upward through an aperture in the corner track.
18 . The method as recited in claim 17 , wherein the anchor bolt is encased in concrete in the reinforced concrete structure.
19 . The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein a portion of the corner track overhangs the edge of the foundation slab.
20 . The method as recited in claim 16 , further comprising securing the corner track an the edge track to the foundation slab using an adhesive.