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Feb 2019 – Version 2
C-Purlin punching details for reference. The Rafter is to be bolted to the top of the post on an angle
based on the roof pitch. Refer to the Engineering Plans for bolt size and specifications.
Set-out and bore two holes at the bottom of the carport post, punching details to be the same as the
top of the post. Holes at bottom of post are only required if posts are to be bolted to the post sleeve
on base plate fixed to concrete footing or slab. Refer to Diagram B.
TIP: If Post is to be embedded, angle bracket at the base of the post with 2 tek screws 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 posts
before standing the posts.
Step 4 – Post Sleeve on Base Plate Set-out
Using the set-out string marking the perimeter of the building as a guide, mark the position of the
post sleeve on base plate. The post sleeve which is inserted to the bottom of the post is in on the
sidewall by the flange width of the edge beam plus 1/2 of the post size and is in on the endwall by
1300mm from edge to centre line as shown in Diagram D. Fix the post sleeve on base plate to the
concrete footing with fastening type as per the Engineering Plans.
TIP: The centre line of post is equivalent to the centre line of post sleeve on base plate.
