CONSTRUCTION
MARKING OUT CARPORT POSITION
A) IN GROUND FOOTING
Note: These column locations are very critical, as the
roof sheet lengths are governed by these
dimensions.
Place stakes at the carport column locations using the
appropriate dimensions from the drawings supplied.
Therefore ensure the end frame spacing and the width of
the carport are exactly as specified in the drawings.
Tie string lines between the stakes to ensure the footings
are in line. Check the dimensions and diagonals for
squareness.
The end frame spacing, gives the centreline spacing
between the rectangular end portal frame and the internal
gable portal frame. Where more than two internal portal
frames are required, space at the dimensions specified on
the drawings supplied.
Dig holes to the required size as stipulated by your Council
Application Form. Place bricks in the bottom of the holes to
give a solid base onto which the footing knuckles can be
positioned.
If bolting columns onto existing concrete slab check to
ensure concrete dimensions are as specified by your
Council. Stratco does not take any responsibility for
concrete failure.
Mark the position of the columns as shown in Figure 4.
using the appropriate dimensions from the drawings
supplied.
Therefore ensure the end frame spacing and the width of
the carport are exactly as specified in the drawings
supplied.
B) ON CONCRETE FOOTING
Note: These column locations are very critical, as the
roof sheet lengths are governed by these dimensions.
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DIAGONALS
STRING LINE
STRING LINE
FRAME SPACING
FRAME SPACING
FRAME SPACING
FRAME SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
The end frame spacing, gives the centreline spacing
between the rectangular end portal frame and the internal
gable portal frame. Where more than two internal portal
frames are required, space at the frame spacing
dimensions specified on the drawings supplied.
Place the footing plate in the appropriate locations as
specified on the drawings supplied. The orientation of the
base plate is such that the smaller dimension runs along the
width as shown in Figure 4.
Mark the position of the holes through the existing holes in
the footing plate. Remove the footing plate and drill into
concrete using the values given in Table 1.
Use chemical anchors (for size refer to Table 1) together
with the appropriate anchor capsules and install according
to the manufacturers recommendations.
Leave the Stud Bolt undisturbed for the minimum time
specified by the manufacturer for the resin to cure. Curing
times are dependent on the concrete temperature at the
time of installation.
Footing plates are not fixed until portal frames have
been assembled.
NOTE: Do not drill completely through slab, as
chemical anchors require a solid base to bear
against.
Note:
ASSEMBLE PORTAL FRAMES
Place the three knuckle connections inside portal frame
members, using a hammer to tap in position (a block of
timber should be used whenever hammering to avoid
damaging paintwork).
Knuckles are colour coded as follows,
ensure that the correct knuckle is used for each connection.
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Important note:
22 Ridge Knuckle - Green
22 Eaves Knuckle - Red
30 Eaves and Ridge Knuckle - Yellow
FRAME SPACING
FRAME SPACING
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OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
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CARPORT
CARPORTS < 5000mm WIDE
IN W41 WIND SPEED
CARPORTS 5000mm WIDE
IN W41 WIND SPEED
³
CHEMICAL ANCHOR
SIZE (mm)
95
12
M10x130
115
14
M12x160
HOLE DIAMETER
(mm)
HOLE DEPTH
(mm)
TABLE 1
