FASCIA BEAM TO RAFTER CONNECTION
Lift the front fascia beam and slide the rafter bracket onto
the end of the rafter beam so that the end of the rafter is
butted up against the back of the bracket. Support the front
fascia beam on construction props allowing for a 1 in 500
fall. Fasten the rafter beams either side with two 12x20 self
drilling screws (Figure 3.3).
IN-LINE BEAM CONNECTION
To butt join beams together an in-line beam connector is used.
The connector is placed so the join is in-line with the centre
of a column. On the ground, slide the connector into the end
of the beam. Fix using four 12x20 hex head screws either side.
Push the exposed half of the in-line connector into the other
beam until both beams meet flush and fasten as previously
described (Figure 3.4).
FULL MOMENT BEAM CONNECTION
If the beams must be joined at a location other than over
a post, a full moment beam connection is required (Figure
3.5). Slide the connector halfway inside the beam while it
is still on the ground. Fix the connector in place using six
12x20 self drilling screws; two either side of the beam and
two on top of the beam. Push the exposed half of the in-line
connector into the other beam until both beams meet flush
and fasten using six 12x20 self drilling screws.
INTERMEDIATE BEAMS AND PURLINS
Intermediate beams and purlins may be fitted at this stage
or following installation of the columns. Work progressively
from the first end of the unit. Locate the rafter brackets and
suspension brackets in the correct positions and fasten as
previously described. Lift the first intermediate rafter into
place and support on adjustable construction props (Figure
3.6). Secure all connections using two 12x20 hex head screws
either side of each bracket. Continue this process along the
Outback unit until the final end rafter beam is fixed in place.
FRAMEWORK CHECK
Check that the basic framework is square by ensuring the
diagonal measurements are the same. Recheck the falls are
correct for the roof and gutter (Figure 3.7).
STRATCO OUTBACK
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FLAT ATTACHED INSTALLATION GUIDE
First end fascia beam
Front fascia beam
Intermediate beam
Wall bracket or
suspension bracket
Adjustable
construction
props
Purlin
FIGURE 3.6
Two 12x20 hex head
screws either side
Beam bracket fits inside
incoming beam
Front Fascia Beam
End Fascia Beam
FIGURE 3.3
In-line beam
connector
12x20 hex head
screws
Centre of column is
in line with join.
FIGURE 3.4
12x20 Self drilling
screws through the top
12x20 Self drilling
screws (either side)
38x25x1.6 RHS
welded to SHS
65x2.5 SHS
FIGURE 3.5
FIGURE 3.7
A
B
A
B
Diagonal measurement
Fall
Fall
Fall toward the
downpipe position
Adjustable
construction prop
