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Figure 23.0

Figure 23.1

Gable  infill  panels  are  to  be  cut  in  triangle  shapes  to  fit  the  end 
frame. Panels can be painted to the desired colour before installing. 
End  struts  are  fixed  mid-span  of  the  header  to  a  header  beam 
bracket at the base and an end strut plate at the ridge. Infill panels 
are fixed through the top groove of rafters and the lower groove of 
the header beam with 8x35mm self embedding self drillingt screws 
at  500mm  centres.  Panels  are  fixed  to  the  end  strut  at  the  same 

spacings. Attach the header flashing to the underside of the header  

beam with 12x20 hex head screws to neatly finish the base of the 
infill panels. Refer figure 23.0 and 23.1.

infill panel

8x35 self embedding screws

header flashing

12 x 20 hex head 
self drilling screws

header beam

fix bracket to header wiith 
two 12x20 hex head self 
drilling screws

fix to strut with two 
12x20 hex head self 
drilling screws either 
side

fix to front of ridge with 
two 12x20 hex head self 
drilling screws

fix strut to bracket with two 12x20 hex 
head self drilling screws on either sides

Fixing into the Concrete Footing

Thoroughly check the posts with a spirit level. When plumb, fill the 

post hole with approximately 150mm of concrete and use a shovel 
or pole to agitate the concrete to remove any air pockets. Repeat 
this  process  until  the  hole  is  full,  continually  checking  the  posts 
as you go. The concrete must have a slight slope that runs away 
from  the  column  to  ensure  any  water  does  not  pool  around  the 
base (figure 25.0). Once the concrete is set remove any temporary 
bracing or props.

Fixing onto Existing Concrete: External Footing

If the columns are to be fixed to an existing concrete slab with an 

external footing plate, each plate must be fixed to the concrete. For 
a 68 Outback Column refer figure 25.1, for a reinforced 68 Outback 
column  refer  25.3  and  for  an  SHS  column  refer  figure  25.2.  The 
minimum  distances  from  an  anchor  hole  to  the  concrete  edge  is 

70mm  for  M10  anchors,  75mm  for  M12  anchors  and  120mm  for 

M16 anchors.

FINAL FIXING

Attach the barge cap by screwing the lower lip to the gable rafter 
and rivet the top section to the deck as shown in figure 24.1. Mitre 

the barge at the apex of the gable for a neat finish. Trim the barge 
at the gutter end to ensure a neat finish.

Figure 24.0

Figure 24.1

ATTACHING BARGE CAPPING

barge cap 

barge cap

mitre end

mitred barge cap

gable rafter

mitred barge cap

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t gut

ter

gut

ter st

rap

gut

ter 

riv

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ed 

to cutback 

flashing and 

top sheet

eiving channel

4.8mm sealed 

riv

ets

rivet barge cap to crest of 
decking at 500mm centres

trim barge cap 
for neat finish

fix barge cap to gable rafter 
at front using 12x20 hex 
head self drilling screws 

Summary of Contents for Outback Clearspan Gable

Page 1: ...them against the delivery note The Components section identifies each part of your Outback Clearspan Gable with Cooldek and shows the relative location of the components Mark out the overall area of your verandah patio or carport and ensure that it is free from obstructions Beam to wall connections can cause difficulty if they coincide with door and window openings so avoid these in your design En...

Page 2: ...ious angles and loadings BEAM TO BEAM BRACKET Connects beams SPACERS Are used to prevent the 150 attachment beam from crushing BEAM FILLERS Fills gap between interesting beams A notched version is available where a column also intersects POST BRACKET Connects post to beam POST CAP FIlls gap between the post and beam RIDGE KNUCKLE Slots inside the gable rafters to form connection at the ridge GABLE...

Page 3: ...idge knuckle into the pre cut rafters and screw together using two 12x20 hex head self drilling screws through both sides of each rafter and two 12x20 hex head self drilling screws through the top double flange side of each rafter figure 1 1 Make sure that the two ends are flush at the connection leaving no gaps Measure the distance between rafter ends O to check valley beam spacing Figure 1 2 Thi...

Page 4: ...er It is recommended an adjustable rafter strengthening bracket is used in conjunction with an extension channel as shown in figure 3 0 The adjustable rafter strengthening bracket is shown in figure 3 1 Figure 3 0 Figure 3 1 Figure 2 0 Before erecting any valley beams the capping needs to be fixed to the top of the beams The beam capping will support the Cooldek when it is laid and the gable brack...

Page 5: ...he fascia Insert the bracket through the fascia and fix with the channel to the house rafter using M12 hex head bolts through the existing holes in the bracket and further up the channel Figure 4 3 Adjust the T piece so it is horizontal and has the appropriate extension past the fascia to allow for fixing of the attachment beam T piece connection bolts are to be tightened to a minimum 50Nm torque ...

Page 6: ...clearance between the Cooldek and the gutter Fix to the end plates of the rafter bracket using two M12 bolts with the bolt head on the attachment beam side Insert spacers to prevent the beam from crushing and bolt in position using nuts and washers To insert spacers drill 13mm holes through the attachment beam Then drill 16mm holes on the outside face only but this time do not drill all the way th...

Page 7: ... securing RHS tubing behind the fascia refer figure 6 4 If fixing a Clearspan Gable on its end to an attachment beam figure 6 5 elevated to the existing house gutter height the attachment beam is fixed to rafter strengthening brackets as detailed in the previous section Beam to beam brackets are positioned at either side of the gable opening at the spacing determined in Section Gable Frame Assembl...

Page 8: ...m to the frame work using beam to beam brackets If fixed at the rear to an attachment beam this beam becomes the header beam Attach gable beam brackets to the header beam and capping using a minimum of eight 12x20 hex head self drilling screws refer figure 9 0 Rafters are supplied notched at the base to fit the gable beam brackets Rafters are fastened inside the gable beam brackets with a minimum ...

Page 9: ...l panel figure 10 0 The rear gable frame and header beam are set back in order to accommodate the standard soaker flashing which is optional with the Outback unit Fix the standard soaker flashing into position underneath the gutter Infill panels must be fixed with split tail soft pull rivets at 500mm centres a minimum of 20mm above the pan of the soaker flashing This will reduce the possibility of...

Page 10: ...te it may be necessary to lift the fascia beam slightly to slide the column over the post bracket The unfluted faces of the column should be aligned with each face of the post to beam bracket Fasten the 68 Outback column to the post bracket using two 12x20 hex head screws either side as shown in figure 13 2 Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position but do not concrete in place ...

Page 11: ...he ground and mark this position on the column Drill a 13mm hole at this location in the column Slide the column over the internal footing upstand and bolt through the column and the upstand with one M12 bolt figure 15 1 FOOTING PLATES 68 OUTBACK COLUMNS post cap post bracket beam bracket notched beam filler 12x20 hex head screws 10x25 counter sunk self drilling screws 12x20 hex head screws depth ...

Page 12: ...ixed to slab using four M10 masonry anchors Measure from the underside of the beams to the top of the footing plate and cut column to length Slide the SHS column footing bracket into the bottom of the column and fasten with two M10 bolts through the post This is shown in figure 17 0 Fix corner or inline connectors to columns and fasten to beams as previously indicated refer section SHS Columns Use...

Page 13: ...d 14 x 125 for 75mm CGI panels refer figure 20 3 Pre drill the crests of the ribs to provide clean holes for the seating of neoprene washers Use cyclone caps and neoprene washers for all crest fixing Do not over tighten screws Fix side laps with 12x20 hex head screws with neoprene washer at approximately 1000mm centres Silicone to waterproof all rivets Beam Capping End WITHOUT A SIDE GUTTER If no ...

Page 14: ...ofile When fixing gutters always ensure that the front face of the gutter remains vertical and even All screws to have neoprene washers Silicone to waterproof all rivets and any pan fixed screws Gutter Outlet Position downpipe in line with column s Cut a hole in the base of the gutter near the back chamfer Insert the gutter outlet pop from the inside of the gutter and rivet in place using 3mm rive...

Page 15: ...to remove any air pockets Repeat this process until the hole is full continually checking the posts as you go The concrete must have a slight slope that runs away from the column to ensure any water does not pool around the base figure 25 0 Once the concrete is set remove any temporary bracing or props Fixing onto Existing Concrete External Footing If the columns are to be fixed to an existing con...

Page 16: ... ensure you receive the maximum life span possible Washing with clean water must be frequent enough to prevent the accumulation of dust salts and pollutants that may reduce the life of the product Stratco steel products that are regularly washed by rain require no additional maintenance No Stratco steel structure or materials are recommended for use over or in close proximity to swimming pools or ...

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