16.0 FInAL FIXInG
17.0 HELpFUL TIpS
You have now completed your new Stratco Outback. Your Stratco Outback will give you
many years of service by simply following the important recommendations set out in the
Stratco ‘Selection, Use and Maintenance’ brochure.
We recommend you wash and wipe down your Stratco Outback unit with a soft broom,
mop or sponge as frequently as you would wash your car to maintain its duco. More
frequent cleaning and rinsing will be required in severe environments.
18.0 mAInTEnAnCE
Leave plastic coating on members until they are about to be fastened to the structure.
This will help prevent scratching of the colour finish.
Sweep the roof and clean gutters after the completion of work. Ensure any swarf and rivet
stubs are removed as they can cause unsightly rust stains.
Double check all measurements and drilling locations before proceeding.
Regularly check framework for squareness and vertical alignment to make sure it hasn’t
moved during construction.
Leave all construction props and/or bracing in place until concrete is set or columns are
bolted to the slab.
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If barge capping is required at the ends of the unit, attach the barge cap by screwing the
lower lip to the rafter and rivet the top section to the deck, as shown in (Figure 39). Mitre
the barge at the apex of the gable for a neat finish. Run the barge cap along the gable
section to where it meets the flat verandah deck and finish neatly.
Before securing columns in position ensure a minimum fall of 1 in 500 (12mm for every
6m) towards downpipe/s.
16.1 Final Fixing Into Concrete
Thoroughly check 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 and
air pockets. Repeat this process until the hole is full, continually checking the posts.
Once the concrete is set remove any temporary bracing or props. The concrete must be
finished slightly raised towards the column to ensure water runs away from the column.
16.2 Final Fixing Onto Existing Concrete
If fixing the columns to an existing concrete slab with a footing plate, each plate must
be fixed to the concrete as specified in (Figures 30 or 31) as appropriate. The minimum
distances from an anchor hole to the concrete edge is 75mm.
16.3 Downpipes
Before attaching the downpipes, rivet the downpipe bracket to the column and bend
the flanges along the ‘break-line’ to accept the downpipe. Slide the downpipe over the
downpipe outlet and rivet into position. Rivet the downpipe to the brackets. Weatherproof
all fasteners with silicone.
