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Value ExpressPlus™ Training Guide

Table of Contents

Accessing ExpressPlus 4

Saved Quotes Screen 5

Creating a New Quote 6

Enter Building Location Zip Code 7

Building Codes 9

Configuring the Building 16

Width 16

Length 17

Eave Height 17

Select the Number of Bays 18

Roof Pitch 19

Price Building 20

Framed Openings 21

Removing Framed Openings 23

Doors for Framed Openings 24

Adding Accessories 28

Canopy Roof Extensions 28

Extensions 32

Gutters and Downspouts 34

Framed Opening Jamb Flashing 35

Interior Wall Liner Panels 36

Walk Doors 41

Windows 45

Vents 48

Light Transmitting Panels and Roof Jacks 51

Base Trim Type 54

Drawing Options 56

Insulation 58

Color 59

View Order 61

Requesting Ship Date 64

Shipping Information 65

Confirmation Screen 66

Saving a Quote 67

Disclaimer 67

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Accessing ExpressPlus

When accessing ExpressPlus( directly, it will use the same screens in the Log into Builder Project Tracking section, except that it will take you directly to the ExpressPlus( application to the “Saved Quotes” screen after the login has been validated.

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Enter Customer Number, User ID, and Password:

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The Saved Quotes screen will appear. This displays a list of all active quotes for the customer. This screen will display either quotes for all users or quotes only for the individual logged in depending upon their user permissions profile.

Saved Quotes Screen

After logging into ExpressPlus, the following Saved Quotes screen comes up.

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Things to note:

• The Logout link will exit the user out of the ExpressPlus( application and the user will be logged out of the system.

• Click on any underlined column heading to sort it in ascending order. Click on it a second time to sort it in descending order.

• Click on the actual Quote ID to view the quote if it is “Purchased”. If the quote has not been purchased, then it will open the quote for modifications.

• The “Delete” link at the end of the row for the respective quote has dual actions:

o If the quote is marked “Purchased”, clicking on the “Delete” link at the end of the row will remove the item from the screen, but will NOT cancel the order.

o If the quote is NOT marked “Purchased”, then the saved quote will be deleted from the system and the building will have to be quoted again in order for it to be purchased.

• When the list of quotes/purchases is longer than a page, use the “Previous” and “Next” links at the bottom of the screen to navigate between pages.

Creating a New Quote

To create a new quote, click either ‘Price Building’ link on the left side of the screen or ‘New Quote’ link in the center of the screen.

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Enter Building Location Zip Code

1. Enter the zip code where the building is to be constructed and click Lookup.

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2. Select the appropriate city, state, and county from the drop down options and click ‘Next.’

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3. Verify the delivery city and county, if correct select the ‘Yes, Continue’ button, if not select ‘No, Reenter’ to go back to the previous screen.

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Building Codes

This screen will display the default building code for the selected county.

1. Review and select ‘Continue.’

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2. Select the use factors for the building by clicking the corresponding radio buttons and click ‘Next.’

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3. If the default building code is incorrect, select the correct building code from the Building Code drop down box and click ‘Next.’ Please note that the minimum building code required for the selected county will appear. If your minimum building code is different than what is shown, please contact the ExpressPlus( Team at 1-888-747-7476.

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4. Select the building code year from the drop down menu and click ‘Next.’

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5. Verify or update the wind load from the drop down menu and click ‘Next.’

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6. Verify or update the live load from the drop down menu. If tributary reduction is not allowed for the 20psf Live Load, de-select the check box next to “Tributary Reduction Allowed” and click the Next button.

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7. Verify or update the ground snow load from the drop down options box and click ‘Next.’

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8. Select the collateral load from the drop down menu and click ‘Next.’

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9. Review the summary of the building codes. If correct, click on Accept Codes at the bottom of the screen. If the building codes are not correct, click the back button on your web browser to modify the previous pages.

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10. Select the drawing options required for your project by clicking the corresponding radio buttons. The website will default to overnight drawings via FedEx. If overnight service is not desired, please click the box next to FedEx to de-select this option. When you have selected the correct drawing options click the Design Building button.

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Configuring the Building

Width

The next screens will navigate the user through configuring the building.

1. Select the following options on this screen:

a. Endwall width (30’ – 100’ in 1’ increments)

b. Endwall Girt Condition: Flush or Bypass (applies to both endwalls)

c. Frame Type

2. Click the Next button to continue.

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Length

1. Select the following options on this screen:

a. Endwall length (30’ – 200’ in 4’, 5’ or 6’ increments)

b. Sidewall Girt Condition: Flush or Bypass

c. Frame Column Shape

2. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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Eave Height

Select the desired eave height from the drop down options list and click ‘Next’.

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Select the Number of Bays

Select the desired equal bay spacing options from the drop down options list and click ‘Next.’

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Roof Pitch

Select the desired roof pitch from the drop down menu and click ‘Next.’

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Price Building

Review the summary of the base building selections. If correct, click Price Building button to retrieve the base building price. Continue to the “Framed Openings” and “Accessories” tabs to add additional options to your building. If any of the building parameters require modification, click the back button on your web browser to return to the previous screens.

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Framed Openings

1. For Framed Openings, select the wall where you want it to be placed. All framed openings are shop located with welded clips.

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2. Select the bay:

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3. Select the opening size for the framed opening.

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4. Select the alignment for the framed opening.

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5. To configure more Framed Openings, repeat steps #1-4 above.

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6. As Framed Openings are added they will appear in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

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Removing Framed Openings

When there is a need to remove a framed opening or you need to change the size of it, repeat steps #1-3 above except when you reach Step #3, select the “Reset” option in the drop-down box, and then click on ‘Next.’ After it has been removed, begin with Step #1 to add the correct door or to continue with other options.

Doors for Framed Openings

1. When adding doors for the Framed Openings, click on the Doors tab near the top of the screen.

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2. The “Select Door Models for Framed Openings” screen will appear.

3. Click on the Add button next to the Framed Opening that the door will be installed.

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4. Only the door models that fit the Framed Opening will appear on the “Select Door Model” screen.

5. Select the appropriate Model by clicking on the actual Model number.

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6. Select the color for the door.

7. Select the other options as they apply such as Lock type, Top Seal, etc.

8. Click on ‘Next’ to go back to Step #3 to add more doors for other framed openings or to continue to another tab.

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Adding Accessories

The “Accessories” screen allows the user to add a variety of building accessories. The Accessories tab at the top of the screen will take you to the accessory listing.

Canopy Roof Extensions

1. Click on the Add button to the left of the “Purlin & Canopy Roof Extensions” in the list.

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2. Select the appropriate Sidewall where the Canopy will be installed.

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3. Select the starting bay. Please note that you must select the lowest bay number first and the canopy has to be continuous and cannot skip bays.

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4. Select the ending bay number.

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5. Select the canopy size needed.

6. Click Next when finished.

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7. Once the canopy has been added, a screen similar to the following appears:

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Extensions

For extensions, the screens will change a little because extensions are for the whole side.

1. Select Right Endwall or Left Endwall. Click ‘Next.’

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2. Select the length of the Purlin Extension and Click on ‘Next.’

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3. When finished adding the appropriate purlin and extensions, please click on the Accessories tab at the top of the screen to continue adding accessories.

Gutters and Downspouts

To add gutters and downspouts it is just a simple click of the Add button next to the “Gutters and Downspouts” option.

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Please note how the Add button changes to Remove when the gutters and downspouts have been added:

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Framed Opening Jamb Flashing

For Framed Opening Jamb Flashing it works the same way as the Gutters and Downspouts with just a click of the Add button.

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Once the Framed Opening Jamb Flashing is selected, please note how the Add button changes to Remove.

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Interior Wall Liner Panels

Interior wall liner panels are added by clicking the Add button next to the Interior Wall Liner Panels listed on the Accessories page.

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1. Select the appropriate Sidewall or Endwall where the liner panel is to be installed. Click on Next when finished.

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2. Select the starting bay where the liner panel will be installed, then click ‘Next.’

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3. Select the ending bay, and then click ‘Next.’

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4. Select panel height.

5. Select the color of the liner by clicking on the appropriate radial button next to the desired color.

6. Select the appropriate Liner Profile.

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7. Scroll down a bit and select the appropriate base trim option and then click the ‘Next’ button at the bottom of the screen to continue. Please note that this changes the base trim for the entire building, not just the bays with the liner panels.

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1. After clicking ‘Next’ above, it will take you to the beginning of the Liner Panel section (same as Step #1 above) except that at the bottom there is a blue summary section listing the panels that have been added.

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Walk Doors

Walk Doors are field located and are ordered by clicking on the Add button to the right of “Walkdoors” on the Accessories listing page.

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2. Select the desired door model by clicking on the corresponding Add button after verifying door meets minimum wind load requirements.

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3. Select the appropriate options for the door and then click on the Add/Edit Walkdoor(s) -> button.

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4. Walk Doors will be added to the summary list as doors are ordered.

a. Buttons:

i. Remove – removes the selected door from the order.

ii. Options – allows the user to change the options for the door to be changed.

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Windows

Windows are added by clicking on the corresponding Add button on the Accessories listing page.

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1. Click on the Add button next to the corresponding desired window model to add to the quote.

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2. Change the quantity and select the appropriate options for the window. Click on the Add/Edit window(s) button when finished.

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3. The screen will go back to the Accessories listing page with a summary of the windows ordered listed on the screen.

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Vents

Vents work the same way as walk doors and windows. Click on the Add button next to “Vents” on the Accessories listing page.

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1. Select the quantity of each desired louver or vent by clicking on the down arrow to the right of the Quantity box. Select the Add/Edit Vents button when finished. Please note that Circular Vents are ridge mounted only.

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2. Notice how the Add button changes to an Options button after the vents have been ordered. To make changes, click on the Options button. Change the Quantity to zero to remove vents that have been incorrectly ordered.

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Light Transmitting Panels and Roof Jacks

Light Transmitting Panels and Roof Jacks are ordered just as above by clicking on the corresponding Add button.

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1. Select the quantity for the appropriate options. Please note that the Light Transmitting Panels and the Roof Jacks share the same page.

2. Click on the Add/Edit Accessories button at the bottom of the page when finished.

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3. Notice how the Add button changes to Options once items have been ordered. Click on the Options button if changes need to be made.

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Base Trim Type

Although this option also appears at the bottom of the liner panel screen, this is where you make changes to the base trim. If liner panels are selected, this Base Trim Type is updated here automatically. If no liner panels have been selected, then this will default to the “Standard Base Angle”option.

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1. After clicking on the Options button, select the desired base option.

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Drawing Options

The Drawing Options lets you change how you want your drawings delivered. Click on the Options button next to Drawing Options to change your selection.

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1. Change the Drawing Options as appropriate and click on the Update button when finished.

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Insulation

Insulation options are on a dedicated tab. Choose the desired options and then click the Next button at the bottom of the screen.

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Color

To select the color of the building, click on the Color tab at the top of the screen. The color page will appear.

1. Select the colors for Wall, Roof and Trim.

2. Select the colors for Downspout Color, Corner Trim & Jamb Flashing, and Soffit color based on trim or wall color.

3. Click the Repaint Building button to make the picture reflect the color choices.

4. Select the Wall Panel Type.

5. When finished, click on the Next button.

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View Order

To view the order, click on the View Order tab at the top. Please note that there are two links on the page that will be beneficial. The first one is the Printable Version link. This allows you to print a quote that has been specially formatted so that it will print properly. Click on your browser’s Back button to go back to the View Order screen. The second link is the Edit link that allows you to change the Shipping Information on the order.

Click on the Next button when finished.

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Other Design Notes:

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Requesting Ship Date

After clicking Next above, the “Uniform Terms and Conditions for ExpressPlus™ Purchase Orders” page will appear. After reading the “Uniform Terms and Conditions…” page, click on the ‘I Agree’ button at the bottom. The “Purchase Order and Fabrication Status” page appears.

1. Enter your Customer PO, if it applies.

2. Select the “Requested Ship Date” by clicking on the [pic] button at the right end of the date box. This will bring up a “date picker” calendar. Please note that dates sooner than 3 weeks or greater than 10 weeks from current date cannot be selected.

3. Choose whether you need this for Permit or Production.

4. Click ‘Next’ when finished.

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Shipping Information

The last step in ordering a building online is to enter the shipping information. This is the address where the building materials will be delivered.

1. If the information in the “Customer Information (Job Tracking)” box is incorrect, please enter the correct information in the first set of boxes.

2. In the “Building Shipping (Job Site) Information” box, please enter the appropriate shipping address information.

3. Please enter the correct description for “Usage”.

4. Click on ‘Save Building’ to save the quote for later modification or click on ‘Order Building’ to complete the purchase of the building.

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Confirmation Screen

Once the building is purchased, a confirmation screen will appear. Please make note of the quote number that is given for future reference. Click on ‘Back to Saved Quotes’ button to return to the “Saved Quotes” screen.

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Saving a Quote

To save a quote without purchasing the building, it can be done at any time the ‘Save’ link is available in the top right hand corner of the screen. This saves the quote so that it can be retrieved later for modification.

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Disclaimer

Pricing shown in this document is for training purposes only and does not reflect current pricing.

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