Weltevree Framehouse User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
Framehouse

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Create
your own
space
at any
location
FRAMEHOUSE
by Floris Schoonderbeek
ENG
Congratulations on purchasing this Weltevree
Framehouse!
Congratulations on purchasing the Weltevree Framehouse! This
manual contains helpful information on the Framehouse, such as
information about the product characteristics, assembly, warranty and
maintenance.
The Framehouse is designed by Floris Schoonderbeek. Floris initially
designed the construction with the purpose of a hideaway at a busy
exhibition. “The soft curves of the connections, the wooden material
and the house-like shape are friendly and inviting. At the same time it
makes the construction easy to assemble and adjust it to your needs.”
According to the designer, that’s what the Framehouse offers most
of all: a feeling of flexibility. Floris: “It offers the possibility to create your
own space at any location. It’s completely open to change. You can
easily adjust its placement, furnishing and purpose.”

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Framehouse
Material
Connectors
Galvanized steel
Wood
Larch wood
Fastners
Galvanized steel & stainless steel
Maintenance
The Framehouse is made of
untreated larch wood. Over time,
the Framehouse will get more grey
and rough. This is a natural process
and occurs under the influence of
sunlight and the shrinkage and
expansion of the wood. The aging
process gives the house a tough
and robust appearance. The steel
will lose it shine overtime and gets a
more matte appearance.
One of the characteristics of larch
wood is that it has a lot of resin in
it. The resin protects the tree from
diseases. The disadvantage of using
wood with a lot of resin is that it
can cause stains. Fortunately, the
resin is easily removable from both
the Framehouse and clothing with
white spirit.
The aging process can be delayed
by treating the wood with a natural
wood stain with UV-filter. Unlike a
varnish, wood stain is easy to main-
tain. If the Framehouse is treated,
maintenance depends on the type
of coating used to treat it.
Use a hard brush and water with a
mild soap to clean the wood of the
Framehouse. Do not use a pressure
cleaner to clean the Framehouse.
SPECIFICATIONS

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DIMENSIONS
Framehouse 4 arcs
Both 4 and 5 arc Framehouses are available in the following configurations:
Framehouse oor inside & outside
Framehouse oor outside
Framehouse 5 arcs
Framehouse oor inside
Framehouse base
342 cm / 135 inch 342 cm / 135 inch
303 cm / 119 inch 554 cm / 218 inch
449 cm / 177 inch
343 cm / 135 inch
570 cm / 224 inch
303 cm / 119 inch

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NECESSITIES
Most of the building can be done with just two people. However, while raising the arcs it is
advised to have some extra help available.
Make sure you have the following tools available:
Before building the Framehouse, make sure the surface where the Framehouse is placed
is even and level. When placing the Framehouse with a platform on a field it is advised to
place a root cloth underneath the floor to keep plants from growing through the platform.
tools amount needed
ladders to reach a height of at least 3 meters two is advised
powerdrill at least one (two is advised)
10 mm socket bit for powerdrill one for each powerdrill available
torx 25 drill bit (not needed for base version) one for each powerdrill available
measuring tape one
spirit level one
big rubber hammer one
4 mm wood drill bit one
20 - 32 mm drill bit one (only for the floor inside & out-
side configurations)

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Depending on the configuration, a selection of the following fasteners will be delivered:
(see the page on the right for the quantity)
FASTENERS
Drill tool for the oor
6 x 30 mm - wood screw
6 x 50 mm - wood screw
6 x 100 mm - wood screw
8 x 40 mm - wood screw
M10 x 12 mm - bolt
5 x 60 mm - wood screw
6 x 90 mm - wood screw
6 mm - ring
8 mm - ring
3 x 30 mm - wood screw

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4 arcs base floor
inside
floor
outside
floor inside
& outside
roof
Drill tool for the floor 0 2 2 2 0
6 x 30 mm - wood screw 256 320 288 288 12
6 x 50 mm - wood screw 36 36 36 36 0
6 x 100 mm - wood screw 12 12 12 12 0
8 x 40 mm - wood screw 0 4 0 0 0
M10 x 12 mm - bolt 8 4 4 4 0
5 x 60 mm - wood screw 0 238 238 494 0
6 x 90 mm - wood screw 0 0 0 24 0
6 mm - ring 304 368 336 336 0
8 mm - ring 0 4 0 0 0
3 x 30 mm wood screw 0 0 0 0 96
5 arcs base floor
inside
floor
outside
floor inside
& outside
roof
Drill tool for the floor 0 2 2 2 0
6 x 30 mm - wood screw 320 400 360 360 16
6 x 50 mm - wood screw 46 46 46 46 0
6 x 100 mm - wood screw 15 15 15 15 0
8 x 40 mm - wood screw 0 4 0 0 0
M10 x 12 mm - bolt 10 5 5 5 0
5 x 60 mm - wood screw 0 306 306 636 0
6 x 90 mm - wood screw 0 0 0 32 0
6 mm - ring 381 461 421 421 0
8 mm - ring 0 5 0 0 0
3 x 30 mm wood screw 0 0 0 0 128

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CONNECTORS
Depending on the chosen configuration, the following arc shape needs to be build:
note: type c is only slightly different from type a; type a can be recognised by the cut out ‘W’
Framehouse oor inside & outside
Framehouse oor outside
Framehouse oor inside
Framehouse base
a
a
a b c d
a
a
b bbb
b bb b
c
dd
d
d
c
c
c

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WOOD FOR ARCS
The beams that are used in the arcs are the following:
The position of the wood
is the same for every con-
figuration of the Frame-
house
165
165
165
e f g
g
f
ee
190 cm / 75 inch
165 cm / 65 inch
165 cm / 65 inch

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PREPARING GROUND FIXTURES
When placing the Framehouse outside, it is strongly advised to connect the Framehouse to
the ground with ground anchors. There are different scenarios depending on each configu-
ration. When placing the Framehouse indoors it is possible to use plugs to fix it to the floor. It
depends on the situation if this is necessary or not.
Note: mark the area where the Framehouse will be placed before placing ground fixtures.
See page 4 for the dimensions.
Note: make sure there is no pipe work within this area that is not at least 50 cm or 20 inches
underground.
For a Framehouse base, 8 or 10 anchors are needed, de-
pending on 4 or 5 arc Framehouse. The way to prepare the
ground fixtures is shown here for the 5 arc version. Just leave
two out when you have a 4 arc Framehouse.
Underneath every type cconnector, a ground anchor needs
to be placed. Mark the areas using the dimensions in the
drawing below.
Make sure everything is measured in a straight and
perpendicular line.
Framehouse base
you can use one of the shelves as
a measurement between each
marked point
106 cm / 41.73 inch
106 106 106
106x4
274,25 cm
274,25 cm
274,25 cm
274,25 cm
274,25 cm /
107.97 inch

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Framehouse oor inside & outside
For a Framehouse with the floor inside & outside,
4 or 5 anchors are needed, depending on a 4
or 5 arc Framehouse. The way to prepare the
ground fixtures is shown here for the 5 arc ver-
sion. Just leave one out when you have a 4 arc
Framehouse.
A ground anchor needs to be placed under-
neath every type cconnector. Mark the areas
using these dimensions between every anchor:
The ground anchors need to be placed 287,3 cm or 113.11 inch to the side of the marked area for
the Framehouse:
you can use one of the shelves as
a measurement between each
marked point
106 cm / 41.73 inch
287,3 cm / 113.11 inch
106 106 106

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Framehouse oor outside
Framehouse oor inside.
For a Framehouse with the floor outside, 4 or
5 anchors are needed, depending on 4 or 5 arc
Framehouse. The way to prepare the ground
fixtures is shown here for the 5 arc version. When
you have a 4 arc Framehouse just leave one out.
A ground anchor needs to be placed under-
neath every type cconnector. Mark the areas
using the following dimensions:
For the Framehouse with the floor inside, no
preparation is necessary. The ground anchors for
this version will be placed during the assembly
of the floor.
106 cm / 41.73 inch
106 106 106

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HAMMERTIME
When completely sure about the marked areas and when you are sure there is no pipe work
that is not at least 50 cm or 20 inches underground, the anchors can be placed.
Note: If the anchors are not positioned correctly, the beams will not stand straight later.
Step 1
Use a rubber hammer to
hammer in the ground
anchor on the marked areas.
Make sure to keep the anchor
straight.
Step 2
Make sure all anchors are
deep enough. The head of
the anchor should be level
(or beneath) with the ground
level.
Anchors can be removed with
a wrench. Turn them counter
clock wise.
If all anchors are placed
you can move on to the
next page.

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BUILDING THE ARCS
This manual tells you how to build an arc for a Framehouse with a floor inside & outside.
Depending on the purchased configuration you might need to use different
connectors.
f
b
Step 1
Place the first
connector over the
wooden beam type f.
Make sure the notches
are positioned the
right way.
The holes in the wood
should line up with
the connector. There
might be a slight
difference due to
shrinkage of the wood.
Step 2
Fixate the connector
on this side with the
M6 x 30 mm screws
Make sure to use
the supplied rings
between the bolt and
connector.
Note: always tighten
the bolts crosswise to
ensure the beam is
secured straight to the
connector.
notches to the inside
short side up

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Step 3
Place the type e beam
into the other side
of the connector and
fixate with the same
screws and rings.
Step 4
Attach the type a
connector to the other
end of the type e
beam.
a
e

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Step 5
Place another
connector on the
other end of the type
f beam. It depends
on the configuration
which one needs to
be placed. See page 8
which connector you
need.
When using the type
c connector make sure
the hole at the bottom
is pointed towards the
inside of the arc.
(see step 8)
Step 6
With two people,
carefully flip over the
arc.
Step 7
Tighten all screws on
the other side.
d

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Step 8
Assemble the other
side of the arc.
Use the type b
and c connector in
combination with type
g and e wood.
Note: make sure the
hole in the type c
connector is pointed
towards the inside of
the arc.
Step 9
Carefully flip over this
part of the arc and
screw in the screws.
the hole in the type
c connector pointed
towards the inside of
the arc.
b
e
g
c

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Step 10
Place the other side
of the arc into the top
connector.
Step 11
Secure both sides of
the arcs together with
the 6 x 30 mm screws,
don’t forget to use the
6 mm rings.
Step 12
Lift the arc slightly with
two people and screw
in the last four screws
from the bottom.
The arc is
now nished.
Depending on
your Framehouse
make 3 - 4 more.

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PURLINS AND SHELVES
shelves
449
343
343
cm
/
135
inch
343
449
343
343
cm
/
135
inch
449
cm
/
176.8
inch
letter used for
hshelf 5 arcs
ishelf 4 arcs
jpurlin 5 arcs
kpurlin 4 arcs
h
i
jk
purlins
449 cm / 176.8 inch
449 cm / 176.8 inch
343cm/135inch
343cm/135inch

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RAISING THE ARCS
Before raising the arcs, make sure all shelves and purlins are in reach. It is advised to first
read all the steps of this proces before getting started.
It is strongly advised to do this with a minimum of four people.
Step 1
Get the first arc
upright and place it in
the right position.
When the ground
anchors are already
installed, place the
type cconnector over
one of the anchors.
Note:
If the configuration
you are making is
a base, place both
connectors over the
anchors.
If it is a Framehouse
with flooring inside
only, there are no
ground anchors in
place and this will be
done later.
Step 2
While two people hold
the arc upright. Have
one person screw in
the M10 bolt, through
the hole in the type c
connector and into the
ground anchor.
When installing a
Framehouse with the
floor inside only, this
step can be skipped.
If it is a base, this needs
to be done for both
sides.