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This document remains the property of FBHS (Aust) Pty Ltd 

Feb 2019 – Version 2 

Introduction 

 

This Recommended Instruction Manual is a guide only.  

IT IS IMPERATIVE TO REFER TO THE ENGINEERING PLANS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MANUAL FOR 

SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS TO ALL THE CHAPTERS IN THIS MANUAL. 

Due to the large range of sizes and styles available, it is not possible to prepare an instruction 

manual for all styles, sizes and models.  

The following instruction manual is an EXAMPLE of a 6m wide x 6m long Flat Roof Carport.  

Things to do before you commence construction 

a.

 

It is recommended to obtain professional advice to ensure your needs are adequately met. 

b.

 

Check with your local government of any approval or restriction requirements. It is your 

responsibility to ensure that all approvals required are obtained. 

Safety Advice – Important 

 

DISCLAIMER: This is a general safety advice. Refer to relevant state workplace authority website 

www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au

 for safety advice on specific items and OH&S safety requirements. 

 

NOTE: Do not rely on this guide as exhaustive of all hazards that may exist on a construction site. 

Construction hazards must be assessed for risk and controls put in place to reduce the risk identified 

before commencing work.  

CHECK AND ENSURE THAT YOUR COMPONENTS ON SITE ARE CORRECT AND COMPLETE AS 

PER THE BILL OF MATERIALS. IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER. 

Summary of Contents for FLAT ROOF CARPORT

Page 1: ...FLAT ROOF CARPORT RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTION MANUAL This document remains the property of FBHS Aust Pty Ltd Feb 2019 Version 2...

Page 2: ...port Posts 5 Step 4 Post Sleeve on Base Plate Set out 6 Step 5 Preparation of Rafters 7 Step 6 Assemble and Stand the Carport Post and the Rafter 8 Step 7 Fixing of the Beam 9 Step 8 Fixing of Roof Pu...

Page 3: ...essional advice to ensure your needs are adequately met b Check with your local government of any approval or restriction requirements It is your responsibility to ensure that all approvals required a...

Page 4: ...ing the string set out of the perimeter as a guide edge of the post is set in on the sidewall by the flange width of the Rafter To determine the centreline of the post add 1 2 of the post size to the...

Page 5: ...efer to Engineering Plans for the actual size and specifications of your specific job As a guide edge of the post is set in on the sidewall by the flange width of the Rafter plus the 100mm slab extens...

Page 6: ...LOCK footing and edges of concrete for SLAB to be left in place until the position of base plates are clearly marked Step 3 Preparation of Carport Posts Check levels of footings and if required cut po...

Page 7: ...ews is to be fixed in lieu of the bolt holes Refer to Diagram C You may stand the plumb post into the excavated holes and pour concrete at this stage or go to Step 5 to bolt the eave purlin to the pos...

Page 8: ...post sleeve Step 5 Preparation of Rafters On the outer web side of the Rafters set out and attach the shorter leg of the angle cleat bracket with 2 frame bolts This bracket will be fitted inside the w...

Page 9: ...post in footing holes if embedded or insert the post over the post sleeve with base plate if not embedded Refer to the Engineering Plans for specific footing requirements Plumb the post and hold in pl...

Page 10: ...ins and the outer web of the Rafter The beams at the low and high ends have the open side of the C Purlin face out Refer to Step 12 3D View Step 9 Plumb the Posts Plumb the front posts on one side and...

Page 11: ...als are equal is to calculate using this formula Diagonal square root length2 width2 Step 12 Complete Fixing of the Frame On the side that is on props fix the remaining two posts to the Rafter Plumb t...

Page 12: ...along the sidewall between the outer flange of the end posts and the web of the rafter on 1 side only Refer Diagram M The endwall will have the gusset plate between the inner flange of the end posts...

Page 13: ...12 This document remains the property of FBHS Aust Pty Ltd Feb 2019 Version 2...

Page 14: ...tters and Flashings Remove plastic cover protecting gutters and flashings before they are fitted a Fit the cover flashing to the gutter end of the roof b Fit the stop ends and nozzle to the guttering...

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