Join all frame members; first insert eaves knuckle into
column to rafter joint, next the footing knuckle/base plate
into the column base, and then finally the ridge knuckle into
the two halves of the frame at the ridge (refer to figure 5 for
knuckle locations).
Use a hammer at the eaves knuckle to join the two sides
together as shown in Figure 5. If knuckles are difficult to
insert apply a lubricant or grease.
5
HAMMER
BLOCK OF
WOOD
COLUMN/RAFTER JOINT
(EAVES CONNECTION)
COLUMN BASE
(FOOTING CONNECTION)
RAFTER/RAFTER JOINT
(RIDGE CONNECTION)
2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF
DRILLING SCREWS) BOTH
SIDES OF RAFTER AND
COLUMN
2 (12 X 20 HEX
HEAD SELF DRILLING
SCREWS) THROUGH
OUTSIDE OF COLUMN
2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD
SELF DRILLING SCREWS) THROUGH
TOP OF EAVES PURLIN CONNECTION
AND RAFTER
7
RAFTER
COLUMN
EAVES PURLIN
CONNECTION
BRACKET
EAVES
CONNECTION
ASSEMBLE END FRAMES
Pre-drill a 10 mm diameter hole 34 mm down from the top of
the column through the centre of the double flange side
(eaves purlin will bolt onto here) as shown in Figure 9.
Attach end wall beam-column connection 30 mm down
from the top inside face of column, using two 10 x 16 hex
head self drilling screws.
Double flange must always be on the outside of the
frame.
Slip end rafter over connection and fasten with four
coloured 10 x 16 hex head self drilling screws as in Figure
9.
Note:
EAVESAND RIDGE CONNECTION
FOOTING CONNECTION
Screw together eaves and ridge connections, using two 12
x 20 hex head self drilling screws both sides of each
member and two 12 x 20 hex head self drilling screws
through the top (double flange side) of each member. Pilot
holes indicate screw locations as shown in figures 6 and 7.
Make sure that the two ends are flush at the connection,
leaving no gaps.
An eaves purlin connection bracket is
attached as part of the eaves connection to both sides of the
portal frame using two 12 x 20 hex head self drilling screws
as detailed in figure 7 (pre drill for ease of fastening).
For all footing connections, bolt together through pre drilled
holes using M10 cup head bolts as shown in figure 8.
Ensure that the bolt heads are all on the same side of the
frame.
Mark the purlin centres on the top of the portal frames.
Important Note:
6
2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF
DRILLING SCREWS) THROUGH
TOP OF BOTH RAFTERS
2 (12 X 20 HEX HEAD SELF
DRILLING SCREWS) EACH SIDE
OF BOTH RAFTERS
RAFTER
RAFTER
RIDGE
CONNECTION
COLUMN
COLUMN SHOULD
NOT COME INTO CONTACT
WITH CONCRETE OR SOIL
8
FOOTING
CONNECTION
2 (M10 CUP HEAD
BOLTS) THROUGH
PRE DRILLED HOLES
