For non-reinforced 68 Outback Columns, two options of footing
plate are available if fixing posts to an existing concrete slab, please
familiarise yourself with the footing type being used before reading.
External Footing
If an external footing bracket is being used establish the column
lengths by measuring the distance from the underside of the fascia
beam to the concrete slab and deduct 20mm to allow for the depth
of the footing bracket and cut the columns to length. Assemble the
footing bracket by sliding the legs of the footing upstand through
the slots in the plate (figure 15.0). The upstand bracing must be
located between the legs of the upstand. Slide the assembled
footing bracket and bracing into the bottom of the column, and
fasten with two 12x20 hex head screws either side ensuring the top
Figure 15.0
Figure 13.1
Figure 15.1
Figure 13.2
screws are located at least 15mm from the top of the upstand with
screws being a minimum 30mm apart.
Internal Footing
If an internal footing bracket is being used establish the column
lengths by measuring the distance from the underside of the fascia
beam to the concrete. Place the 5mm washer plate inside the footing
upstand and fix to the concrete with one M12x75 masonry anchors
(minimum 75mm concrete edge distance). Measure the distance of
the holes on the side of the footing upstand from the 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
width
brick
corbel
column embedded
minimum 450mm
into concrete
If square hollow section (SHS) columns have been supplied, an
alternative post to beam connection method is used. Measure from
the underside of the beam to the top of the half brick and cut posts
to this length at each post location. Screw the corner connector or
inline connector to the top of the SHS post with two 12x20 hex head
screws on either side of the column. Stand the post in position and
screw the connector to both the outside face and underside of the
beam with 12x20 hex head screws as shown in figure 14.0.
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position, but
do not concrete in place at this stage.
Figure 14.0
SHS COLUMNS
beam bracket
12 x 20
hex head screws
12 x 20
hex head
screws
SHS post
SHS post
12 x 20
hex head
screws
SHS corner
connector
SHS inline
connector
30mm (minimum)
two 12x20 hex
head screws either
side
upstand bracing
footing plate
footing upstand
M12 x 75 masonry
anchors or screw
bolts
M12 bolt with
washer
minimum edge
distance
internal footing
upstand
M12 x 75 masonry
anchor or screw bolt
5mm washer
plate required
minimum edge
distance
