Useful Terms
Perimeter Walls: The front and back walls of a module.
Cross Channels: The side walls of a module that connect to the Perimeter walls.
Track: The top and bottom pieces of a Perimeter or Cross Channel wall.
Stud: The sides and inside pieces of a Perimeter or Cross Channel wall.
Perimeter Wall Track: The top and bottom pieces that run horizontal along a Perimeter Wall.
Perimeter Wall Stud: The pieces that run vertical inside of a Perimeter Wall.
Catch Track: Long or small pieces that attach to the inside of a Perimeter Wall to hold and secure Appliance Tracks.
Countertop Stud (CTS): Pieces that slide perpendicular into a Catch Track to support the
Appliance Tracks as well as the appliance, door or drawer.
Appliance Tracks: Pieces that run perpendicular and connect Countertop Studs or Perimeter
Wall Studs that hold and support an appliance, door or drawer.
Assuage: The small creases that appear on the ends of a stud that allows for easier assembly
(see image to right).
Dimple: The indentation around a precut hole within a track or a stud.
Web Holes: The small, precut holes, usually appearing in sets of three on the back side of a
Cross Channel wall that act as a guide for drilling when attaching Cross Channel walls to the
front and back walls of a module.
Assuage: The small creases that appear on the ends of a stud that allows for easier assembly
(see image to right).
Assuage
Required Tools for Assembly
Proper Safety equipment is extremely important.
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when assembling your modules.
Using proper tools will make the project much easier to do and will help you obtain a properly built project. This list is of the basic tools
you’ll need to build your modules. You may use whatever tools you deem necessary to complete your project in the easiest way possible. All
tools listed here and others you may wish to acquire can be found at Lowes
®
, Home Depot
®
, Amazon and other on-line retailers.
A cordless impact driver will make steel frame assembly easier and help protect the edges of the HardieBacker
®
cement board from cracking
during installation onto the frame.
Professional Tips
Vise Clamps
Hammer
Pick
Cordless Drill
Spring Clamps
Tape Measure
Carpenter Square
