Stratco DUTCH GABLE User manual

DUTCH GABLE
FREESTANDING CARPORT
STRATCO OUTBACK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
®
Your complete guide to building a
FREESTANDING Outback DUTCH GABLE CARPORT
BEFORE YOU START
Carefully read these instructions. If you do not have all the necessary tools or information,
contact Stratco for advice. Before starting lay out all components and check them against the
delivery docket. The parts description identifies each key part, and the component location
diagram indicates their fastening position.
BARGE CAP
The barge cap covers
the area where the
deck finishes at portal
frame
RIDGE KNUCKLE
Slots inside the gable rafters to
form connection at the ridge
HIP PLATE
Connects purlins to
the hip rafter.
EAVES KNUCKLE
Slots inside gable rafter and
column to form connection at
eaves.
COLUMNS AND
RAFTERS
Pre cut 120 outback
beam make up
rafters and columns
PURLINS
Purlins provide support for
cladding
PARTS DESCRIPTION
RIDGE CAP
HIP FLASHING
This flashing covers the roof
sheets at the gable ridge.
Covers the roof sheet ends
along the hip rafter.
INFILL PANELS
Sufficient number of sheets are
provided, from which the required
dutch gable infill panels can be
cut.
HEX HEAD SELF DRILLING
SCREWS
Screw types vary depending upon
the connection, ensure correct
screws are used 10x16
12x20
14x95
BOLTS AND RIVETS
Bolt types vary depending
upon the connection, ensure
the correct fixings are used
V ERANDAHS PATIOS
CARPORTS PERGOLAS
K
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PANEL STRIPS
Panel strips attach to the
infill panel where applicable
WEATHER STRIP
Weather strip supports infill
panel and covers the sheet
ends at the collar tie
FOOTING
KNUCKLE
Slots inside
column to form
an in ground
footing
connection
FOOTING PLATE
Slots inside column
to form on concrete
footing connection.
68 mm PURLIN
BRACKET
This bracket
fastens end
purlin supports
in place and
front purlins to
end purlin
supports

COMPONENT LAYOUT
7
8
9
10
6
5
4
3
2
1Hip Flashing
End Frame
Portal Frame
Purlins
Eaves Purlin Connection
120 Beam-Beam Connection
11
Hip Plate Connection
Seated Connection
Ridge Knuckle
Eaves Knuckle
Roof Cladding
Collar Tie
Ridge Connection
Footing Connection
Barge Cap
Footing Plate
Footing Knuckle
OR
Infill Panel
Weather Strip
Panel Strips
End Purlin Support
15 20
21
16
17
18
19
14
13
12
19
20
1
18
16
17
12
9
13
10
5
8
4
7
3
14
2
6
21
11
15
Figure 1
2
OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
OVERALL WIDTH
OVERALL WIDTH
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
FRAME CENTRES
FRAME CENTRES
45°
END
FRAME
INTERNAL
PORTAL PORTAL
FRAME
FRAME
INTERNAL
OVERALL LENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH
OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
COLLAR TIECOLLAR TIE
SINGLE CARPORT
HIP RAFTER
45°
INTERNAL
PORTAL
FRAME
FRONT PURLINFRONT PURLIN
COLLARTIE COLLAR TIE
DOUBLE CARPORT
HIP RAFTER
DUTCH GABLE PLAN VIEW
END
FRAME
END
PURLIN
SUPPORT

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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OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
OUTSIDEOFCOLUMNS
HOLE POSITIONS
DIAGONALS
STRING LINESTRING LINE
FRAME SPACINGFRAME SPACING FRAME SPACINGFRAME 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.
°
°
°
Important note:
22 Ridge Knuckle - Green
22 Eaves Knuckle - Red
30 Eaves and Ridge Knuckle - Yellow
FRAME SPACINGFRAME SPACING
4
OUTSIDE OF COLUMNSOUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
END FRAME
SPACING
OUTSIDEOFCOLUMNS OUTSIDE OF COLUMNS
CARPORT
CARPORTS < 5000mm WIDE
IN W41 WIND SPEED
CARPORTS 5000mm WIDE
IN W41 WIND SPEED
³
CHEMICAL ANCHOR
SIZE (mm)
9512M10x130
11514M12x160
HOLE DIAMETER
(mm)
HOLE DEPTH
(mm)
TABLE 1

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:
EAVES AND 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:
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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

9
30 mm30 mm
END FRAME RAFTER
END FRAME
COLUMN
END FRAME
COLUMN
FASTEN WITH 2 (10x16 HEX
HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS
ON EACH SIDE
DOUBLE
FLANGE
DOUBLE
FLANGE
34 mm34 mm
10 mm DIA
HOLE
10 mm DIA
HOLE
ERECT END FRAMES
A) IN GROUND FOOTING
Stand the end portal frame in the appropriate footing
location and temporarily brace in position with clamps and
struts (see Figure 11).
Bolt the eaves purlins to the sides of the end frame columns
using the 1.0 x 3/8 hex bolts provided, so that the purlins
are level with the top of the column as shown in Figure 12.
Raise the other end frame and secure to eaves purlins.
Ensure the ends of the purlins are flush with the outside
faces of the end frames and the diagonal distances
between the end frames are equal.
Check column base is at the ground surface, and the clear
opening between columns is correct. Finally and most
importantly check that the columns are vertical.
The concrete should be finished slightly raised
towards the column, ensuring water runs away from the
column, see Figure 11.
If concrete or soil is in permanent contact
with the colorbond columns, corrosion will result in the base
of the coloured column. Refer to the "Selection, Use and
Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products" brochure for
complete details of maintenance requirements.
Select the end rectangular portal frames. Place the footing
plates in position and bolt securely.
Concrete the footings and leave overnight to cure.
Note:
Important Note:
B) ON CONCRETE FOOTING
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BRACES
BRICK
FOOTING
KNUCKLE
END FRAME
FINISH CONCRETE
SLIGHTLY RAISED
TOWARDS COLUMN
CLAMP
PRE-DRILL PURLINS
Note: All purlins are supplied to suit the individual Heritage
designs, It is important you refer to your plan and check
purlin lengths before cutting.
For extra long carports where you need to join two purlins,
make sure they are joined over a portal frame and that the
top lap faces the same way for both purlins to achieve a
neat joint.
Cut the eaves purlins to correct length. Pre-drill the eaves
purlins with 10 mm diameter holes at the end portal frame
locations. Only drill holes through the single side rib of the
eaves purlin (see Figure 10).
34
34
DRILL THROUGH
SIDE RIB
10 mm
DIAMETER
HOLE
EAVES PURLIN
CUT AS SPECIFIED ON PLAN
34
34
DRILL THROUGH
DOUBLE FLANGE
14 x 95 SCREW
CUT AS SPECIFIED ON PLAN
ROOF PURLIN
10
ERECT PORTAL FRAMES
Now stand the internal portal frames in position, so that the
eaves purlins rest on the eaves connection brackets
Fasten the eaves purlin to the eaves connection through
the underside of the bracket using two coloured 10 x 16 hex
head self drilling screws .
The drawings supplied define the positioning of the
internal portal frames relative to the end frames and as
mentioned these are very critical.
(see Figure 18)
Note:
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END FRAME RAFTEREND FRAME RAFTER
END FRAME
COLUMN
END FRAME
COLUMN
END FRAMEEND FRAME
INTERNAL PORTAL
RAFTER
INTERNAL PORTAL
RAFTER
ENSURE THE TOP
OF THE EAVES PURLIN
IS LEVEL WITH THE TOP
OF THE END FRAME
EAVES PURLIN
1.0x3/8
HEX HEAD
BOLT

Screw the four seated hip rafter connections to the top
inside corners of the structure, level with the top of the
eaves purlin. Fix with two 10 x 16 hex head self drilling
screws, see Figure 14.
Lift hip rafter onto seated connection ensuring double
thickness flange is at the top. The hip rafter angles away
from the rectangular end frame at 45° and is screwed
onto the internal gable frame as shown in figure 14.
Cut hip rafters to length and pre-drill with one large 14 x
95 hex head self drilling screw at the end, ensuring
double thickness flange is at the top. Position hip rafter
on the seated hip connection and fasten underside with
two coloured 10 x 16 hex head self drilling screws.
Screw the remaining end onto the top of the internal
portal frame. Do not over tighten, preventing crushing of
the hip rafter.
Note:This 45° angle is critical in ensuring correct
shape of the Dutch Gable and therefore the sheet
lengths.
P2
C.L.
P1
C.L.
P1
C.L.
RIDGE
P2 = INTERNAL SPAN
P2 = INTERNAL SPAN
P1 = END SPANP1 = END SPAN
C.L. = CENTRELINEC.L. = CENTRELINE
110
13
P1
C.L.
P1
C.L.
RIDGE
P1 = END SPAN
P1 = END SPAN
C.L. = CENTRELINEC.L. = CENTRELINE
110
CHECK FRAMES
ROOF STRUCTURE
Now that the portal frames are in place, check the
dimensions between portals are correct, and all portals are
in line and vertical. Most importantly check the diagonal
measurements are equal.
Pre-drill the roof purlins with 14 x 95 hex head self drilling
screws at the internal portal locations, through the double
flange first. Fasten one of these roof purlins at the ridge as
shown in Figure 13. Check roof diagonals to ensure sloping
roof area is square.
Refer to Figure 2
EAVES PURLINEAVES PURLIN
END WALL
RAFTER
END WALL
RAFTER
END WALL
COLUMN
END WALL
COLUMN
14
SEATED HIP
CONNECTION
IN CORNER
14X95 SCREW
HIP
RAFTER
COLLAR TIE
14X95 SCREWS
FRONT PURLIN
HIP RAFTER CONNECTION PLATE
FIX WITH 10X16 SCREWS
Single Size Carport
Note:
Double Size Carport
Attach remaining roof purlins as shown in Figure 13.
Only 3 purlins for single carport, one purlin at eaves,
one at ridge and one intermediate. Quantities may vary
depending on roof cover and carport width.
Fasten the remaining roof purlins at the ridge location and
900 mm further down the rafter on each side. Position a
purlin (first roof purlin - see Figure 15) 900 mm up the rafter
from the eaves purlin (double flange on top).
Measure and cut a 45° mitre at the ends to fit flush against
the hip rafter. Pre-drill with 14 x 95 self drilling screw at the
internal rafter locations and fasten in place.
Fix hip rafter connection plate to the underside of the hip
rafter/side purlin joint using 10 x 16 hex head self drilling
screws in the holes provided. Where end purlin supports
are not required, locate front purlin on exposed connection
plate, measure and cut a 45° mitre to fit flush with hip rafter.
Screw in place (see Figures 14 and 15).
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HIP
RAFTER
FIRST ROOF
PURLIN
FRONT PURLIN
HIP RAFTER
CONNECTION PLATE
FIX WITH 10X16 SCREWS
END PURLIN SUPPORTS
(IF REQUIRED)

COLLAR TIE
END PURLIN SUPPORTS
The collar tie spans horizontally across the outside of the
internal gable portal frames. It aligns with the top of the hip
rafters, so that the front roof sheets can run continuously
over the rectangular end rafter, front purlin and the collar tie.
Again pre-drill first through the double flange material with
one large 14 x 95 hex head self drilling screw at each end,
and fasten to side of gable rafters.
End purlin supports (68mm purlins) are only required if
indicated in the drawings supplied. End purlin supports
span between the collar tie and the end frame and are to
be fastened in place using the 68mm purlin bracket
before front purlin/s are screwed in place.
If only one end purlin support is required fasten one
purlin bracket mid-span of collar tie and a second mid-
span of the end frame (inline with the top of 120 end
rafter) using two 10 x 16 hex head self drilling screws per
bracket (Figure 16). If two end purlin supports are
required fasten brackets at third points along both collar
tie and end rafter (ie, 2 along collar tie and 2 along end
rafter, Figure 17).
Measure, cut and mitre end purlin supports to fit flush
between collar tie and end frame ensuring double flange
is on top. When two end purlin supports are required legs
on purlin brackets may need to be bent inward or outward
slightly to accommodate angle between end purlin
supports and frame.
Fasten end purlin supports in place using two 10 x 16 hex
head self drilling screws per bracket per side of end
purlin support. Cut (and mitre if necessary) front purlin/s
to span between end purlin supports. 68mm purlin
brackets are to be fastened to end purlin supports where
they meet front purlin/s and front purlin/s are screwed in
place.
This procedure applies to both ends of the Dutch
Gable unit.
Note :
CONCRETE REMAINING FOOTINGS (IN
CONCRETE FOOTING)
GUTTER ASSEMBLY
Once the carport frame is complete concrete the remaining
footings. Only concrete the galvanised tube footing stumps.
The concrete should be finished slightly raised
towards the column, ensuring water runs away from the
column, see figure 11.
If concrete or soil is in permanent contact
with the colorbond columns, corrosion will result in the base
of the colored column. Refer to the "Selection, Use and
Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products" brochure for
complete details of maintenance requirements.
(a) Measure and cut gutters to the appropriate length ( ie
back length of gutter should equal outside frame
dimensions + 30mm). Rivet and silicone seal.
(b) Notch hole in gutter and insert downpipe pop so that
downpipe is in line with a portal column.
If your column footings are in ground you would have
installed your portal frames with a slight fall towards
downpipe end. Ensure that the gutter is notched at the right
end.
However if you are bolting the footings on to existing
concrete slab, and there is a slight fall in the slab ensure
that the downpipe is at the lower end of the slab to help the
water run off). Fasten the pop in place using rivets and
silicone seal.
(c) Cut 70 mm long metal strips from band supplied. Pop
rivet these tags to the top of the eaves purlins and end
frame rafters at 1200 mm centres. Rivet the back lip of the
gutter to these tags, ensuring the back face of the gutter is
held vertical as shown in Figure 18. Rivet and silicone seal.
Note:
Note:
Important Note:
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COLLAR TIE ONE END PURLIN SUPPORT
COLLAR TIE
END PURLIN
SUPPORT
END PURLIN
SUPPORT
FRONT
PURLIN
END FRAME
68mm PURLIN BRACKET
2 (10 X 16 HEX HEAD SELF
DRILLING SCREWS)
THROUGH BOTH SIDES
17
COLLAR TIE TWO END PURLIN SUPPORTS
COLLAR TIE
END PURLIN
SUPPORT
END PURLIN
SUPPORTS
FRONT
PURLIN
END FRAME
68mm PURLIN BRACKET
2 (10 X 16 HEX HEAD SELF
DRILLING SCREWS)
THROUGH BOTH SIDES

b) Cut triangular gable infill panels (from the rectangular
panel provided ), to fit the vertical gable frames located at
each end of the Dutch gable roof. Paint the panels to the
desired colour before installing. Rest the panels on the
weather strip flashing. Fasten panels onto adjoining rafters
through the top groove using 12 x 35 roofing screws spaced
at 1000 mm centres.
c) Hip Capping: Attach the small lengths hip capping to
cover hip rafter seams, and mitre to fit the gutter corner.
d) Front and Rear Barges: The front and rear barge caps
are fixed to the crest of the CGI roof and front of the gable
infill panel. Mitre flashing to overlap weather strip and hip
cap so as to give a neat water tight finish at the Dutch gable
junction. Silicone joint if necessary.
e) If ordered, fix decorative strips to dutch gable infill panel.
f) Gable Spires (Finials): If decorative gable spires are
desired, nail the spire bracket to the back of the wooden
spire, and rivet in position at the top of the ridge.
g) Ridge Cap: The ridge flashing can now be attached. The
ridge should finish flush with the end of the carport,
overlapping the front and rear barge capping to provide a
weather proof seal.
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HIP FLASHINGHIP FLASHING
WEATHER
STRIP
WEATHER
STRIP
RIDGE CAPRIDGE CAP
BARGE CAPBARGE CAP
PANEL
STRIPS
PANEL
STRIPS
GABLE SPIRE WITHGABLE SPIRE WITH
CONNECTION BRACKETCONNECTION BRACKET
INFILL
PANEL
INFILL
PANEL
FIX FLASHINGS AND INFILL PANELS
Refer to Figure 20 for all flashing positions. In general
fasten all flashings using 3 mm pop rivets at approximately
600 mm centres. However when fixing flashings to the infill
panels use split-tail rivets.
a) Dutch Gable Weather Strip: Position flashing along collar
tie member with leading edge resting on top of roof sheets.
Notch flashing to fit around gable rafters and fasten with
pop rivets.
TYPE 12x35 ROOFING SCREWS (CREST FIX)TYPE 12x35 ROOFING SCREWS (CREST FIX)
**USE 5 SCREWS PER ROOF SHEET FOR EDGE**USE 5 SCREWS PER ROOF SHEET FOR EDGE
FIXING & 3 SCREWS PER ROOF SHEET FORFIXING & 3 SCREWS PER ROOF SHEET FOR
INTERNAL FIXING**
LAYING DIRECTIONLAYING DIRECTION
LAP
ALIGN WITH OUTER EDGE
OF REAR PORTAL
ALIGN WITH OUTER EDGE
OF REAR PORTAL 19
ROOF SHEETING
Begin sheeting the internal framework of the carport roof
with the large CGI sheets, allowing for a 40 mm overhang at
the eaves into the gutter (see Figure 19). Always have the
lap joint facing away from the prevailing wind direction on all
carport roof faces. Lap final sheet to fit last span. Position,
mark and cut triangular sheets for sides of Dutch gable roof
section.
triangle offcuts are re-used on the opposite side of
roof, so make sure the cuts are clean and accurate. Make
sure offcuts are positioned correctly before laying the
longer sheets, so that capping direction can be determined.
Crest fix CGI sheeting with 12 x 35 Roofing Screws using 5
per sheet for end spans and 3 per sheet for internal spans.
Work from one side of the structure to the other, marking
and cutting triangular sheets as appropriate. Pan fix the
triangular sheets to the hip rafter with 10 x 16 hex head self
drilling screws.
Sheet the front and rear faces of the Dutch gable roof.
Crest fix the sheets and triangular offcuts at the end rafter
and front purlin locations. Pan fix with 10 x 16 hex head self
drilling screws at collar tie and hip rafter locations.
Attach the gutter straps at 1200 mm centres by crest-fixing
to roof sheets with 10 x 16 Screws. Construct two 85 mm
downpipe offsets from the downpipe lengths supplied and
attach to pops with rivets. Fasten the downpipes and straps
to the adjoining column.
Note:
STEEL STRIP RIVETED AT
1200 MM INTERVALS TO
EAVES PURLIN AND GUTTER
18
RAFTER
EAVES
PURLIN
COLUMN
GUTTER
EAVES PURLIN CONNECTED
TO BRACKET USING 2 COLOURED
(10 x 16 HEX HEAD SELF
DRILLING SCREWS)

Issued: 29/08/2001
HELPFUL TIPS
MAINTENANCE
Leave plastic coating on members until they are about to be
fastened to the structure. This will help prevent scratching
of the colorbond 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.
Leave bracing struts in position until structure is complete
and concreted in. This stabilises the structure and holds it
square during construction.
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.
Regular washing or hosing of the inside and outside of your
Stratco Heritage Outback will ensure it looks its best at all
times. Refer to the "Selection, Use and Maintenance of
Stratco Steel Products" brochure for complete details of
maintenance requirements.