Stratco Outback Gable User manual

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GUIDE
Carefully read these instructions, along with the ‘Outback Flat Attached Installation Guide’. Lay out the main
components in order of assembly on the ground and check them against the delivery note. The ‘Components’
section identies each part of your Stratco Clearspan Gable and shows the location of the components.
Mark out the overall area of your verandah, patio or carport and ensure it is free from obstructions. Beam to wall
connections can cause diculty if they coincide with door and window openings, so avoid these in your design.
Ensure there is reasonable access for materials and working space and consider the disposal of run o water.
Check the post and beam positions on the ground, roughly check they are square and mark the hole locations.
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 identies additional gable parts,
and the component layout diagram indicates their fastening position.
Outback Gable
CLEARSPAN ATTACHED
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Drill & Hex-Head Adaptor
• Rivet Gun
• Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Spirit Level
• Hack-Saw
• Post Hole Digger
• Silicone Gun
• Spanner or Ratchet
• Adjustable Construction Props
• Turn Up/Down Tool
• Concrete
BEFORE YOU START
FINAL FIXING
BackChannel
12x20mmHex Head Self Drilling
Screwswith Domed Washers
OutbackDeck
OutbackDeck
OutbackRooflite
RoofliteInfill
FoamInsert
3mmRivets
250mm
OutbackDeck
Dipin the
profile
Nodip in
theprofile
OutbackDeck
Outback Rooflite profile
Note: each side of the profile is different, and
fits with the corresponding edge on the deck
Turndeck up
Turndeck down
Gutter EndBack Channel End
Layingdirection Prevailingwind
Bothrivets and screws
tobe located in the
panof the sheet
Back Channel FixingFixing Locations Front Fascia Beam Fixing
Back
channel
Rivetfrom
underside 12x20Hex head screws
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
MAINTENANCE
Concreteraised
upto column
M12x75masonry
anchorsor M10x75
screwbolts
Column
Footingplate
Figure 9.0 Figure 9.1
Final Fixing into the Concrete Footing
Thoroughly check the posts w ith a sp irit level. When plum b,  ll the post h ole with approximately
150mm of co ncrete an d use a shove l or pole to a gitate th e concre te to remov e any air po ckets. Rep eat
this process unti l the hole is full, continually checkin g the posts as yo u go. The concrete must have
a slight slo pe that runs away from the column t o ensure any water does not pool ar ound the ba se
(Figure 9.0). Once the concrete i s set remove any temporar y bracing or props.
Final Fixing onto Existing Concrete
If the column s are to be  xed to an existing concrete slab with a footing plate, each plate must be
 xed to the concrete with two M12x75 masonry anchors or two M12x75 screwbolts (Figure 9.1). The
minimum distances from a n anchor hole to the concrete edg e is 75mm for M12 anchors.
Important Note
Do not allow soil to remain in permanent contact with the columns, as corrosion will result in the base
of the column. Refer to the “ Selection, Use and Maintenance o f Stratco Steel P roducts” brochur e for
complete details of the m aintenance requirement s.
Downpipes
Before attaching the downpipe s, rivet the downpipe bracket to the column and bend the  ang es along
the ‘break-line’ to ac cept the downpipe. S lide the downpipe o ver the downpipe o utlet and rivet into
position. Rivet the do wnpipe to the brackets. Weathe rproof all the fasteners w ith silicone.
Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the good looks of all Stratco steel products and to ensure
you receive the maximum life-span po ssible. Washing with cle an water must be fre quent enough to
prev ent the accumu lati on of dus t, salt s, and p ollut ants that may reduce the life of the pr oduc t. Stra tco
steel products that are regularly washed by rain require no additional maintenance. No Stratco steel
structure o r materials a re recommende d for use over, or in close proximity, to swimming pools or
spas. No material that retains water (such as dirt or paving sand) should be placed against the columns.
Care must be ta ken when determining the location of Str atco steel products so that they are not
placed in close con tact with source s of pollution or envir onmental facto rs that could a ect the life of
the steel. Refer to the ‘Sele ction, Use and Maintenance’ br ochure for more informati on.
lift the back of the gutter into the corner mitre of the side gutter. Check the roof sheets overhan g into
the gutte r by 50mm and the gu tters are squ are in relati on to the frame work. Fix th e front gutte r with
rivets at on e metre spacings t hrough the end o f the roof sheet s into the gutte r’s back lip. For uni ts
with a de ck over hang,  x the gut ter to th e roof sh eets wi th two ri vets pe r pan. Ri vet and seal the f ront
gutter to the mitre and the gutter straps to the roof sheets. Lift the  nal side gutter so that its front
end slides into the mitre and the stop end slides up behind the back channel. Fix the gutter in position
as previously described and waterproof with silicone. The downpipe is not attached at this stage, as
the columns are not yet  xed in their vertical position.
Gutter Outlet Assembly
To mark the posit ion of the outle t, place the dow npipe in line wi th the column. Ma rk and cut a hole in
the base of the gutter ne ar the back ch amfer. Inser t the downp ipe outlet from the insid e of the gutte r
and rivet in place using 3.2mm ri vets (Figure 8.1). Remove any swar f and waterproof with silic one.
Rivetpop
togutter Gutter
Gutteroutlet
(downpipepop)
Notched
beamfiller
Downpipe
A
B
120mm
120mm
Sidegutter
Frontgutter
Mitredgutter ends fit
insidethe mitre bracket
Mitrebracket
Rivet Gutter
Strap
Figure 8.0 Figure 8.1 Figure 8.2
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Drill & Hex/Phillips Head
Adaptors
• Rivet Gun
• Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Spirit Level
• Hack-Saw
It is important to check your Local Government Authority requirements before the installation of your new Stratco Outback
®Flat Verandah. It is
the builder’s responsibility to ensure any existing structure that an Outback Flat is being attached to is adequately reinforced to accommodate
the additional loads imposed by the verandah, patio or carport. Read these instructions thoroughly before starting your project and refer to
them constantly during each stage of construction. Contact Stratco for advice if you do not have the necessary tools or information.
Before starting, lay out the main components in order of assembly on the ground and check them against the delivery note. The ‘Components’
section identi es each part of your Outback Flat Verandah or Carport and shows the relative location of the components.
Mark out the overall area of your verandah, patio or carport and ensure that it is free from obstructions. Beam to wall connections can cause
di culty if they coincide with door and window openings, so avoid these in your design. Ensure there is reasonable access for materials and
working space and consider the disposal of run-o water. Check the column and beam positions on the ground; roughly check they are square
by measuring the diagonals, then mark out the column locations. If columns are to be ‘in ground’, dig the holes to Stratco speci cations.
DECKING
Turning the Decking Ends
While still at ground level, the ends of the de cking need to be turned up or
down approximately 30 de grees using a turn up/down tool to aid in weathe r
proo ng. Turn the ends of the de cking up at the ba ck channel end and down
at the gutter end (Figur e 6.0).
Laying and Installing the Decking
Decking should have a 50mm overhang into the gutter and is laid with the
overlapping r ib facing away from the pr evailing wind (Figu re 6.1). Ensure all
of the sheets have locking r ibs on the same side. Mark the back chan nel and
front fascia beam ev ery 1000mm to check the decking is l aid square.
Lift the  rst sheet into pl ace and push it  rmly into the BIP foam in th e
back channel to wea ther proof it. Check th e sheet is square against the back
channel an d side f ascia beam. At the back cha nnel end, rivet the decking
from und erneat h through the raised edge on the b ottom of th e back chan nel
with two 3. 2mm rivets per p an (Figure 6.2). Se al the rivets with silicone. At
each support ing beam,  x the sheet with two 12x20 hex head self-drilling
screws p er pan (Figur e 6.2) (In cyc lonic cond itions use th ree 12x20 hex h ead
self-dr illing scr ews per pan o n support ing beams an d three riv ets per pan at
the back channel). Remove an y swarf.
Lay the next sheet o f decking over the previ ous sheet’s side lap (Figure 6.1).
At the back channe l end press down on the la p until the sheets clip to gether,
continue working along the length of the sheet using a timber block (to avoid
dama ging the she et) and rubb er mall et. Fi nish by slidi ng the r oof she et  rmly
into the BIP foam on the back chan nel. For larger spans you may need to
temporarily suppo rt the underside of the roof sheeting w hile clipping the
laps together. Continue this p rocess until all the roof deckin g is installed.
Decking Parallel to Back Channel
If the decking r uns parallel to the back channel, slide the  rst roof sheet
sideways into the BIP foam in the back cha nnel for a we ather pro of seal.
The sheeting is secured to the back channel with rivets at 200mm centres
(150mm centr es for cyclonic conditions), and it is secured to the beams
running parallel with the decking usin g hex head screws at 50 0mm centres.
The roof sheets are  xed as standard to the supporti ng beams (Figure 6.2).
OUTBACK ROOFLITE™INSTALLATION
Roo ite is fastened using 12x20mm hex head self-drilling screws with
domed washers at maximum 2000mm cent res. Fix through the groove
located along the top of the Roo ite connectors (Figure 7.1). To  nish the
exposed e nd of t he Roo ite an in ll is require d. Fasten the in ll over the
Roo ite wi th 12x20mm screws and domed w ashers on bo th sides throug h
the pre-drill ed holes. Connect t he in ll to the under side of the decking wi th
3mm rivets, seal the rivets with silicone. Finally, a foam insert is placed into
the backchannel end of the Roo  ite.
An Outb ack Roo ite can b e used to add natural light. The polycarb onate
Roo ite overlaps the deck by snapping or sliding over the already installed
sheet s that hav e been sp aced 250m m apart (note the pro le of the Roo ite is
di erent on each sid e, and therefore must align w ith the correct connec tion
on the deck). Ensure the lower tab of the Roo ite touches the Outback deck
at the points shown (Figure 7.0) and all sheeting is pushed  rmly into the
back channel. 9 mm holes must be pre-drilled thro ugh the Roo ite at all of
the faste ner locatio ns prior to  xing to allo w for thermal exp ansion. The
Figure 7.1Figure 7.0
GUTTER ASSEMBLY
Gutter Preparation
To establish the inside gut ter length ‘A’ (Figure 8.0), measur e from the back
of the back channel to the outside of the front f ascia and subtract 5mm
for the mitre bracket. To establish the inside gutter length for units with a
deck overhang, subtract 55mm from the total ro of sheet length. To establish
inside gutter len gth ‘B’ for the front gutter, measure the le ngth of the front
fascia beam and subtr act 5mm for each mitre bracket.
Att ach th e stop ends to the si de gut ter s with four ri vet s per st op end . Remo ve
any swarf a nd waterproof w ith silicone. On t he gutter ends th at will form a
corner, cu t a 45 degree mitr e. Fit the mit re bracket s using 3mm seal ed rivets
to fasten the mitre to the gut ter then waterproof wit h silicone.
First Side Gutter Assembly
After  xing a gutter mitr e bracket to th e corner of the  rst side gutter, lift
the gut ter into place so the stop end slides up b ehind the back channel.
Use riv ets to fasten the gutte r’s back lip to the r oo ng a t the maximum
spacing of one metre. In stall the gut ter straps a t least ever y metre (F igure
8.2). Waterproof the rivets with silicone. Ensure th e front face of the gutter
remains vertica l and even.
Front Gutter Assembly
On the front gutter, attach a gutt er mitre to the end opposite the side gutter.
Slide the  at end of the gutter strap s inside the rib of the roof sheets ever y
metre. Hang the front gutter on the gutter straps and using a rolling action,
• Post Hole Digger
• Silicone Gun
• Spanner or Ratchet
• Adjustable Construction Props
• Turn Up/Down Tool
• Concrete
• Ladder
The Outback kit does not include  xings to attach the unit to an existing
structure or concrete/masonry anchors for the column installation. If
required, they must be purchased as additional items.
BEFORE YOU START
Figure 6.0 Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2
Outback
® Flat Attached
VERANDAHS | PATIOS | CARPORTS
QUEENSLAND
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COMPONENTS
RIDGE KNUCKLE
Slots inside the gable rafters to form
connection at the ridge.
RAFTERS
Gable Rafters consist of pre-cut 120
Outback beam.
SPACERS
Used to prevent the 150 attachment
beam from crushing
RAFTER TO VALLEY BRACKET
This bracket fastens the rafter to the
valley beam.
SOAKER FLASHING
Water proofs the rear of the gable and
conceals the existing house gutter.
BEAM CAPPING
Fixed to top of the valley beam to
provide support for outback deck.
22 OR 30 END STRUT PLATE
Secures the end strut at the ridge.
END STRUT
Consists of a section of post.
Supports the gable in-ll.
PANEL STRIPS
Decorative strips xed to
in-ll panels.
IN-FILL PANEL
Cut to suit gable end frames.
FINIAL
Provides decoration at the apex of
the gable end frame.
BEAM FILLER
Fills gap between intersecting Beams.
HEADER FLASHINGS
Run along header beam to neatly
nish the base of in-ll panels.
POST CAP
Fills gap between post and beam.
POST BRACKET
Connects post to beam.
BOLTS
Vary depending upon the connection,
ensure correct xings are used.
GABLE BEAM BRACKET
Connects rafters to header beam
on an inll gable
BEAM TO BEAM BRACKET
Connects horizontal beams.
RIDGE RAFTER BRACKET
Connects ridge beam
to rafters on a gable.
HEADER BEAM BRACKET
Connects end strut to header beam on
an in-ll gable.
RIDGE CAP
This ashing covers the roof sheets at
the gable ridge.
SCREWS AND RIVETS
Vary depending upon the connection,
ensure correct xings are used.
BARGE CAP
The barge cap covers the area where
the deck nishes at portal frame.
14 x 95
12 x 20
10 x 16
Rivet
M10 Hex Head
M12 Hex Head
Cuphead

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COMPONENT LAYOUT
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Please note that the Stratco Outback kit does not include any brackets or xings to attach the unit to the existing structure, or concrete/
masonry anchors for column installation. Other items not included in the standard kit are inll panels and accessories, nials, box gutters,
cover ashings and concrete.
Ridge Capping
Flat Section
Outback Deck
Ridge Beam
Ridge Knuckle
Gable Rafter
Valley Beam
Angle Back Channel
Beam Capping
Gable Beam Bracket
Header Beam
Barge Cap
Post Bracket
Post
Gutter
Header Beam Bracket
End Strut
End Strut Plate
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60 x 44 x 2.0 G450
Galvanised Channel
Rafter
Strengthening
Bracket
M12 Bolt
Timber Rafter
Figure 2 Figure 3
INTRODUCTION
Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before commencing the construction. Double check all dimensions, levels and bolting
locations before cutting, screwing or bolting structural members. It is recommended that the persons erecting the structure have had some
previous building experience because some modications to the existing house structure are required.
ATTACHING TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
The builder is to ensure the existing house/structure is of a suitable
structural integrity and complies with all the relevant Australian
Building codes and standards. For more information regarding
the suitability of the house structure to accommodate the Stratco
Attached Clearspan Gable, consult a structural engineer or a building
authority. It is the builder’s responsibility to ensure that the existing
house roof structure is strengthened correctly.
Refer to section 2.1 if attaching Clearspan Gable on its side to a
house, section 2.2 if attaching on its end to a house or refer to both
sections if attaching the gable on its side and end.
Attaching On Side To House
A Stratco Clearspan attached on its side to a house is attached to
the existing eaves overhang at the fascia, or to an existing wall if
height permits.
The rst objective in the construction is to x a structural side beam
along the fascia or wall, to which the Gable Unit is attached.
Most existing houses have not been designed for the attachment of
portal framed gables to their side, therefore additional strengthening
of the house rafters must be performed.
In order to strengthen the existing house rafters, the roof tiles or
roof sheets need to be lifted to expose the roof frame. Steel rafter
brackets and channels are then bolted along the house rafters. Refer
to section 2.1.1.
A 150mm Outback beam is bolted to the strengthening brackets at
the fascia. Once the 150 attachment beam is secured to the house,
the Gable Unit can be erected and fastened to the beam.
Rafter Strengthening
The rst step is to determine the number of rafters which need to
be strengthened and their location relative to the unit. You will have
to lift some roof tiles or roof sheets to discover the rafter positions
and spacings. The number of rafters which need to be strengthened
is determined by the builder, however spacing is recommended not
to exceed 1200mm.
Note: It is the builder’s responsibility to ensure the existing
rafters and fascia are adequately reinforced and strengthened to
accommodate any additional attached structure. The reinforcing
method must be approved by the appropriate council or engineer.
It is recommended an adjustable rafter strengthening bracket is used
in conjunction with an extension channel, as shown in (Figure 3).
The adjustable rafter strengthening bracket is shown in (Figure 2).
Please note that this bracket may not be suitable for applications
where the front face of the house gutter is higher than 120 mm. In
these cases please contact Stratco for alternative solutions.
The adjustable rafter strengthening bracket allows for an adjustment
of pitch in the range of 15 to 30 degrees. The distance the bracket
extends past the fascia is also adjustable to allow for standard gutters
(minimum extension) or box gutters with a width of up to 200mm.
In conjunction with rafter strengthening brackets a channel is
xed to the side of the house rafter (Figure 3). The bottom end of
the channel will be located at the base of the house rafter. Holes
should be marked and pre-drilled in the channel to suit the location
of existing holes in the bracket. The channel will extend beyond
the bracket so additional holes are to be drilled in the channel at
approximately 500mm centres.
Adjustable Rafter
Strengthening Bracket

Bracket Arm
M12 x 40
Cup Head Bolt
T Piece
Tighten To
35Nm Torque
M12 Washer
M12 Spring Washer
M12 Nut
Rafter
105 Attachment
Beam
Fix Bracket As Close As Possible
To The Base Of The Gutter
Rafter Strengthening
Bracket
Outback Roof Sheet
Enough Clearance For Roof Sheets
To Run Into House Gutter
Figure 4
Figure 5
Initially the bracket T piece shall be xed to the bracket arm with
two M12 cup head bolts (hand tighten only), a spring washer is to be
located between the standard M12 washer and nut (Figure 4). Mark
the position of the bracket on the fascia and notch a rectangular
hole in the fascia allowing the bracket to be fed through the front
of the fascia.
The hole may need to be enlarged slightly if the M12 cup head
bolts interfere with the fascia. Insert the bracket through the fascia
and x with the channel to the house rafter using M12 hex head
bolts through the existing holes in the bracket and further up the
channel (Figure 6). Adjust the T piece so it is horizontal and has
the appropriate extension past the fascia to allow for xing of the
attachment beam. T piece connection bolts are to be tightened to a
minimum 50Nm torque.
Fix the bracket as close to the base of the gutter as possible
(recommended minimum distance 10mm from lowest end of gutter),
as shown in (Figure 50).
The 150 attachment beam is xed to the end plate to ensure the
carport roof sheets drain into the existing house gutter (Figure 5).
After xing all the brackets and channels, the 150 attachment beam
is xed in place.
Prop up the 150 attachment beam in position with the double ange
on top, the beam will need to be located at a height on the bracket
which allows clearance between the gable roof sheets and the gutter.
Fix to the end plates of the rafter bracket using two M12 bolts, with
the bolt head on the 150 attachment beam side. Insert spacers to
prevent the beam from crushing, and bolt in position, using nuts
and washers.
The 150 attachment beam becomes the base for the attachment of
the Clearspan Gable unit. (Figure 6) shows a unit attached at the side.
Note: Do not over tighten bolts as this can lead to a visible
indentation due to the high gloss nature of the material. Refer to
(Figure 7) for xing spacers.
To insert spacers drill 13mm holes through the 150 attachment
beam. Then drill 16mm holes on the outside face only, ie, this time
do not drill all the way through. This will allow the spacer to slide in
from the outside and stop at the other side as shown in (Figure 7).
A cover ashing may be ordered as an additional option and custom
made to cover the exposed brackets and holes through fascia. Rivet
ashings in place, (Figure 8) suggests a simplied ashing.
Figure 6
Refer Figure 4
Timber Rafter
Channel
Birds Mouth
Stud Wall
Channel Extension
Recommended Channel Extension
Beyond Birds Mouth: 1900mm
Recommended Web Overhang: 400mm
150 Attachment Beam Fixed To
Rafter Bracket With Two M12 Bolts
Rafter
150 Attachment Beam
Eaves Overhang
Brick Work
Gutter
Rafter Strengthening Bracket
Attached To Rafter With 6 x M12
Hex Head Bolts
Web Overhang
A
A

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the double thickness portion is at the top
when installing all beams and rafters.
Note: The rafters are supplied pre-cut and drilled at the ridge as
shown in (Figure 10). Insert ridge knuckle into the pre-cut rafters
and screw together using two 12x20 hex head self drilling screws
through both sides of each rafter and two 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws through the top (double ange side) of each rafter.
Beam Capping
Beam Channel
Double Flange
Spacer
Enlarge Hole
(16mm This Side Only)
Washer
M12 Bolt
13mm Hole
Rafter
Strengthening
Bracket
150 Attachment
Beam
Nut
2.2 Attaching On End To House
If xing a Clearspan Gable on its end to a wall, two alternatives
are available. Ridge and valley beams are xed directly to the wall
using beam to wall brackets. This option will not require a rear
gable frame and back channel is xed to the wall to accommodate
sheets running along the wall. The other alternative requires valley
beams be xed to the wall and a rear gable frame installed. The rear
gable frame will need to be slightly oset from the wall to allow the
appropriate bracket xing.
If xing a Clearspan Gable on its end with suspension brackets to a
fascia (Figure 9) typically a soaker ashing is used. In this case the
gable rafter at the rear of the unit is to be set back suciently from
the house fascia to accommodate the house gutter and inll panel
(refer to Figures 22 and 23).
If xing a Clearspan Gable on its end to an attachment beam,
elevated to the existing house gutter height, the attachment beam
is to be as close as possible (within 5mm) to the outside face of
the gutter (Figure 24). The 150 attachment beam is xed to rafter
strengthening brackets as detailed in section 2.1.1.
2.2.1 Fascia Strengthening
It is recommended extended fascia strengthening brackets are
fastened at a spacing not exceeding 1200mm centres to fascia and
3.0 GABLE FRAME ASSEMBLY
Figure 7
Beam Capping
House
Gutter
150
Attachment
Beam
Fascia
Strengthening
Bracket
Cover Flashing
(Optional)
Rivet
Rivet
Figure 8
120 Gable Rafter
Soaker
Flashing
Beam
Capping
Back Channel
Valley Beam
Gutter
In-Fill Panel
Suspension Bracket
Extended Facia Strengthening Bracket
( Attached To Rafter & Back Channel)
Soffit Lining
Figure 9
Figure 10
Open Gable Rafter In-Fill Gable Rafter
rafters (Figure 9). Brackets and reinforcement channels are also
recommended to the rst rafter either side of the valley beams.
Secure brackets to rafters with 12x25mm timber xing screws
through pre-drilled holes and bolt through backchannel and fascia
with M10 bolts.
Note: It is the builder’s responsibility to ensure the existing rafters
and fascia are adequately reinforced and tied down to accommodate
any additional attached structure loads.

Collar Tie Length
(L < 3000)
Fix Bracket To Rafter
Using Four 12 x x20
Hex Head Screws
Fix Collar Tie Using Two
12 x x20 Hex Head Screws
Each Side
Locate The Break On
The Top Groove Of
Valley Beam
Fix Beam Capping To
Channel Using 3mm
Rivets Each Side At
500mm Centre
Fix Beam Channel
To Top Of The Valley
Beam Using 12 x 20
Hex Head Self Drilling
Screws At 500mm
Centres
Beam Channel
Beam Capping
Valley Beam
3.1 Collar Ties
If collar ties are required on intermediate frames they are to be
mitred to suit the pitch of the gable rafters. For gable openings up
to 6000mm collar ties are to be located mid-height of the gable
frame. For gable openings greater than 6000mm collar ties are to be
located at a height to give a collar tie length of 3000mm.
Collar tie brackets are to be xed to gable rafters with four 12x20
hex head self drilling screws at the appropriate height. Collar ties
are then xed inside the brackets using two 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws either side (Figure 13).
Figure 14
Measure the distance between rafter ends, (O), to check valley beam
spacing (Figure 12).
Before erecting the valley beams x capping to the top of the beams.
First x beam channel to the top of the valley beam using 12x20
hex head self drilling screws at maximum 500mm centres as shown
in (Figure 14). Fix the beam capping to the channel using 3mm
rivets each side at maximum 500mm centres, ensuring the break is
located in the top groove (Figure 14).
If attaching the valley beam to a header beam, notch the capping so
that it sits on top of the beam as shown in (Figure 21).
Pilot holes indicate screw locations as shown in (Figure 11). Make
sure that the two ends are ush at the connection, leaving no gaps.
4.0 VALLEY BEAM ASSEMBLY
4.1 Side Attached
For side attached units x the rafter to valley brackets to the beam
capping (150 attachment beam will be considered a valley beam)
at the correct rafter positions (refer Section 5) using six 12x20mm
hex head screws per bracket through the pre-drilled holes (Figure
15). Please note that the bottom face of the bracket is in line with
the bottom edge of the upper groove in the beam. Check positions
before drilling.
If any intermediate columns are required measure the valley beam
marking where they meet. Fasten post brackets as explained in
‘Outback Flat Attached Verandahs, Patios & Carports’ under “Bracket
and Filler Connections”. Support the second valley beam at the
spacing determined in Section 3.0 on adjustable construction props.
4.2 End Attached
For units attached on the end to a wall, wall brackets are positioned
at either side of the gable opening at the spacing determined in
section 3.0. The rst bracket is fastened to the wall with two M8
masonry anchors. The curved legs of the bracket are located at the
top (Figure 16).
Do not anchor to mortar joints. Locate the rst valley beam (beam
cap on top) up into the wall bracket so the curved legs locate against
the top ute of the beam.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Gable Opening (O)

150 VALLEY BEAM WITH
22° RAFTER TO VALLEY BRACKET
150 VALLEY BEAM WITH
30° RAFTER TO VALLEY BRACKET
120 VALLEY BEAM WITH
22° RAFTER TO VALLEY BRACKET
120 VALLEY BEAM WITH
30° RAFTER TO VALLEY BRACKET
Bracket Position Inline
With The Bottom Edge
Of The Upper Groove
20
25
25
30
25
25
30
25
25
30
25
25
Bracket Position Inline
With The Bottom Edge
Of The Upper Groove
Bracket Position Inline
With The Bottom Edge
Of The Upper Groove
Bracket Position Inline
With The Bottom Edge
Of The Upper Groove
40
Beam Capping
150 Valley Beam
Wall Bracket
Two M8 Masonry Anchors With Minimum
Embedment of 65mm
or
Two 8mm Diameter Screwbolts With a
Minimum Embedment of 65mm
Minimum Edge Distance of Bolts and
Screws is 10 x dia
15
Figure 16
The valley beam is fastened to the wall bracket with 10x16 hex head
screws in the pre-drilled holes while the opposite end is supported
on adjustable construction props.
For units attached on the end to a fascia, suspension brackets
are positioned at either side of the gable opening at the spacing
determined in Section 3.0 (Figure 12). The top tab of the suspension
bracket must be located between the fascia and back channel.
A minimum of two M6 bolts with washers are xed through back
channel, suspension bracket and fascia (Figure 17).
If back channel is not present, (ie, no adjacent at roof) locate a
2mm washer plate behind fascia at suspension bracket. Fix through
bracket, fascia and plate.
The rst valley beam is fastened into the suspension bracket with
10x16 hex head screws through the dimples while the opposite end
is supported on adjustable construction props.
Figure 15

120 Gable Rafter
Soaker
Flashing
Back Channel
Valley Beam
Gutter
In-Fill Panel
M6 Bolts
and Washers
Suspension Bracket
1 mm Stepped
Back Channel
Beam Capping
Facia
Two 10 x 16 Hex Head
Self Drilling Screws
Beam To Beam Bracket
Attachment
(Header) Beam
Beam Filler
Two 10 x 16 Hex Head Self
Drilling Screws Either Side
Valley Beam Capping
120 Rafter
Rafter To Valley Bracket
Two 12 x 20 Hex Head
Screws Either Side
Valley Beam
5.0 GABLE FRAME CONNECTION
5.1 Gable Frames
The rafter to valley brackets are attached to the beam capping
using six 12x20 hex head screws (Figure 15, Section 4.1) at the
appropriate locations.
Fix the gable rafters into the rafter to valley brackets with two 12x20
hex head screws either side (Figure 19).
If attached on the end, attach the second valley beam into the wall
or suspension bracket.
Intermediate frames should be spaced evenly and xed into rafter to
valley brackets as previously described.
A rear gable frame without a header beam is xed as per an
intermediate frame.
Figure 19
For units attached on the end to an attachment beam (Figure 24),
beam to beam brackets are positioned at either side of the gable
opening at the spacing determined in Section 3.0 (Figure 12).
Fix beam to beam brackets to the attachment beam (header beam)
with two 10x16 hex head screws so they clamp the beam ller to
the beam (Figure 18).
The rst valley beam is fastened over the beam to beam bracket with
two 10x16 hex head screws either side while the opposite end is
supported on adjustable construction props.
If any intermediate columns are required measure the valley beam
marking where they meet. Fasten post brackets as explained in the
Stratco Installation Guide ‘Outback Flat Attached Verandah, Patios &
Carports’ under “Bracket and Filler Connections”. This can be done
before valley beams are xed in place.
Support the second valley beam on adjustable construction props
but do not x to the wall, fascia or attachment beam until the front
gable frame has been attached.
Fix the rafter to valley brackets to the beam capping at the correct
rafter positions (refer Section 5). Fixing details as indicated in
Section 4.1.
5.2 Gable Frame With Inll
5.2.1 Front Inll
Where there is an inll at the front of the unit (and/or rear, in the
case of side attached), run the front fascia beam of the at roof
section (if applicable) continuously across the opening to support
the inll panel and form a header beam (the gutter subsequently
runs full length of the header beam). Measure the end gable frame
opening and attach gable beam brackets to the header beam at the
appropriate spacing using a minimum of four 10x16 hex head self
drilling screws.
Rafters are supplied notched at the base to t the gable beam
brackets. Rafters are fastened inside the gable beam brackets with
a minimum of three 10x16 hex head self drilling screws either side
as shown in (Figures 20 or 21).
5.2.2 Rear Inll
A rear header beam will be required if the unit includes inll to the
rear gable frame. For units attached at the rear with suspension
brackets, the rear header is xed between valley beams using beam
to beam brackets. If xed at the rear to an attachment beam (Figure
22), the attachment beam becomes the header (valley Rafters are
supplied notched at the base to t the gable beam brackets. Rafters
are fastened inside the gable beam brackets with a minimum of
three 10x16 hex head self drilling screws either side as shown in
(Figures 20 or 21).
Figure 17
Figure 18

Attach Rafter To Bracket Using
a Minimum of Three 10 x 16
Hex Head Self Drilling Screws
Each Side
Attach Gable Beam Bracket
Using a Minimum of Four
10 x 16 Hex Head Self Drilling Screws
Gable Beam Bracket
Valley
Beam
Header Beam
120 Gable Rafter
Soaker
Flashing
Beam
Capping
Back Channel
Valley Beam
Gutter
In-Fill Panel
Suspension Bracket
Steel Facia Bracket
( Attached To Rafter & Back Channel)
Split Tail Soft Pull Rivets
20mm Gap
Rafter
Setback
Soffit Lining
5.2.2.1 Soaker Flashing
In the case of a rear inll panel, a soaker ashing is used to conceal
the existing house gutter, waterproof the rear end of the gable and
neatly nish the base of the in-ll panel (Figure 22).
The rear gable frame and header beam are set back in order to
accommodate the standard soaker ashing which is optional with
the Outback unit (Figure 23). The frame is xed on the rear header
beam into gable beam brackets as previously detailed.
Fix the standard soaker ashing into position on top of the back
channel and underneath the gutter. Inll panels must be xed with
split tail soft pull rivets at 500mm centres a minimum of 20 mm
above the pan of the soaker ashing.
This will reduce the possibility of moisture being absorbed into the
sheet. See Section 14 for details of xing inll panels to gable frames.
Note:
1. A custom made soaker ashing will need to be ordered to
the required dimensions. The rafter setback will need to be
adjusted to suit.
2. Do not form stop ends at either end of the soaker ashing.
3. Soaker ashing is not to come in contact with the base of the
house gutter.
5.2.2.2 Header Flashing
When a gable is xed at the rear to an attachment beam, elevated to
the existing house gutter height, typically a header ashing is used
in conjunction with the rear inll. In this case, the rear attachment
beam is considered a header and along with the rear gable frame
is xed as close as possible (within 5mm) to the existing gutter in
order to accommodate the header ashing. The gable frame is xed
on the rear header to gable beam brackets as previously described.
Fix the header ashing into position over the existing gutter lip with
rivets. Inll panels are located behind the header ashing and xed
with split tail soft pull rivets at 500mm centres (Figure 24).
Refer Section 14 for details of xing inll panels to gable frames.
Figure 23
Figure 20
Attach Rafter To Bracket Using
a Minimum of Three 10 x 16
Hex Head Self Drilling Screws
Each Side
Beam Capping
Rafter
Header Beam
Gable Beam Bracket
Attach Gable Beam Bracket
Using a Minimum of Four
10 x 16 Hex Head Self Drilling Screws
Valley
Beam
Notch Beam Capping
To Fit Over Beam
Figure 21
Soaker
Flashing
Figure 22

Header Flashing
Split Tail
Soft Pull Rivet
Beam Capping
Valley Beam
150 Attachment
Beam
House Gutter
Fascia
Strengthening
Bracket
Infill Panel
Two 12 x 20 Hex Head Self
Drilling Screws on Each Side
Ridge Rafter Bracket
Angled Back Channel
Six 12 x 20 Hex Head Self
Drilling Screws
Attach Angled Back Channel To Ridge
Beam Using 10 x 16 Hex Head Self
Drilling Screws at 500mm Centres
Overhanging 150
Ridge Beam
Overhang Back Channel
Flush With End of Beam
Attach Angled Back Channel To ridge
Beam Using 10 x 16 Hex Head Self
Drilling Screws at 500mm Centres
Attach Using 10 x 16 Hex Head Self
Drilling Screws at 500mm Centres Along
Doublle Flange of Ridge Beam
150 Ridge Beam
Overhang Back Channel
6.1 Assembling Ridge Beam
Assemble ridge beam before attaching to gable frames. Fix angled
back channel to both sides of the ridge beam using 10x16 hex head
self drilling screws at 500mm centres, ensuring that the top of the
back channel is in line with the bottom of the beam chamfer as
shown in (Figure 25). The back channel should run 34mm past the
end of the beam at both ends of the ridge beam. If there is no rear
portal frame, nish the back channel ush at one end.
Fasten 10x16 hex head self drilling screws at 500mm centres along
the double ange of the ridge beam (Figure 25).
In the case of decking overhanging the gable frame, run the angled
back channel to the end of the overhanging ridge beam as shown in
(Figure 26). A ridge rafter bracket will be required on both sides of
the ridge to support overhang.
6.1 Attaching Ridge Beam
Fix the ridge rafter bracket at the ridge with six 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws through the gable frame and into the ridge knuckle.
Position the ridge beam so that the angled back channel rests on
the gable frame (Figure 27). Fix the ridge rafter bracket using two
12x20 hex head self drilling screws each side (top screw may be
fastened through the backchannel into the bracket & beam).
Figure 26
6.0 RIDGE BEAM
Figure 24
Figure 27Figure 25

50 x 50mm
SHS Column
Reinforcement
68 Outback Column50 x 50 x 3.0mm
68mm
B
B
68mm
Section B - B
30mm
Two 12 x 20mm Hex Head
Screws Through Both Sides
Of The Column
SHS Column
Reinforcement
(Not Always Required)
Two 12 x 20mm Hex Head
Screws Through Both Sides
Of The Column
Two 12 x 20mm Hex Head
Screws Through Both Sides
Of The Column
Column Embedded
Minimum 300mm Into
Footing
Brick
Corbel
Depth As
Width As
10 x 30mm Counter Sunk
Self Drilling Screws
Post Bracket
Post Cap
Notched
Beam Filler
Beam
Bracket
10 x 16 Self
Drilling Screws
80
75
25min 100
Figure 28 Figure 29
Assemble the remaining framework of the at verandah (if applicable) as per the installation guide; ‘Outback Flat Attached Verandah, Patios
And Carports’.
If xing the columns into the ground, dig the holes to the specied
size. Place a full or half brick in the bottom of the hole as shown in
(Figure 29).
Measure from the underside of the beam to the top of the brick and
cut posts to this length at each post location.
8.1 68 Outback Column
If 50x50 mm square hollow sections (SHS) have been supplied, the
uted 68 Outback columns will need to be reinforced.
Cut the 50mm SHS 75mm shorter than the uted post and slide into
the column.
Ensure the square section is positioned inside the column and x
using two 12x20 hex head screws per side, at both ends, as detailed
in gure 28 and 29.
Regardless of whether the column is reinforced, slide the top of the
68 Outback column over the installed post bracket until it is ush
with the underside of the fascia beam.
The unuted faces of the column should be aligned with each face
of the post to beam bracket.
Fasten the 68 Outback column to the post bracket using two 12x20
hex head screws either side as shown in (Figure 29).
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position, but
do not concrete in place at this stage.
7.0 REMAINING ASSEMBLY
8.0 COLUMNS AND FOOTINGS

Two 12 x 20mm Hex Head
Screws Either Side
Upstand Brace
Footing Plate
Footing Upstand
Two M12 x 75 Masonry
Anchors or M12 x 75
Screwbolts
30mm (Minimum)
Two 12 x 20mm Hex Head
Screws Through Both Sides
Of Column
50mm SHS Footing Plate
Fixed To Slab Using Four
Masonary Anchors, Min
75mm Embedment.
50mm SHS Footing Plate
50mm SHS
50mm
100mm
Figure 30 Figure 31
the post to beam bracket. Fasten using two 12x20 hex head screws
either side as shown in (Figure 29).
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position but
do not bolt to the concrete slab at this stage.
9.2 SHS Reinforced Column Footing Plate
Slide the SHS reinforced footing bracket into the bottom of the
column, pre-drill and fasten with two 12x20 hex head screws on
either side of the post. Locate the top screws approximately 100mm
from the base of the footing plate, and the bottom screws 50mm
from the base. This is shown in (Figure 31).
Slide the top of the column over the post bracket and align the
column and footing bracket. (it may be necessary to lift the fascia
beam slightly to slide the column over the post bracket). The
unuted faces of the column should be aligned with each face of
the post to beam bracket. Fasten using two 12x20 hex head screws
either side as shown in (Figure 29).
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position but
do not bolt to the concrete slab at this stage.
Footing brackets are available when xing posts to an existing
concrete slab.
Establish the column lengths by measuring the distance from the
underside of the fascia beam to the concrete slab, less the thickness
of the footing plate (or 20mm for Outback footing plate).
9.1 68 Outback Column Footing Plate
For non-reinforced 68 Outback posts, cut the columns to length,
and assemble the footing bracket by sliding the legs of the footing
upstand through the slots in the footing plate (Figure 30). 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 screws are located at least 15mm from the top
of the upstand with screws being a minimum 30mm apart. This is
shown in (Figure 30).
Slide the top of the column over the post bracket and align the
column and footing bracket. (it may be necessary to lift the fascia
beam slightly to slide the column over the post bracket). The
unuted faces of the column should be aligned with each face of
9.0 FOOTING PLATES
To prevent moisture from entering the beams and for aesthetics, any beams with exposed ends require endcaps be tted. Align the endcap
and push into the exposed beam end. The postcaps can be tted over the post-beam connection. Align the two lugs with the two exposed
holes of the post bracket and push rmly.
10.0 CAPPING

Rivet Pop To Gutter
Gutter
Gutter Outlet
Downpipe Pop
Notched Beam Filler
Downpipe
Outback
®
Deck
Gable Frame
Header Beam
Gutter
Rivet tabs to top of
Beam Capping at
1 metre intervals
Beam
Capping
Figure 33
11.1 Gutter Outlet Assembly
Position the downpipes in line with columns then cut a hole in the
base of the gutter near the back chamfer. Insert the downpipe outlet
from the inside of the gutter and rivet in place using 3mm rivets
(Figure 33). Remove any swarf and waterproof with silicone.
If a at verandah is included connect the gutter to the at roof
Outback as described in ‘Outback Flat Attached Verandah, Patios
& Carports’.
Where there is no at roof adjacent the gable, the gutter is attached
to the top of the beam capping. Cut 30mm tabs in the gutter back
lip at 1000mm intervals and fold back. Fix the gutter to the beam
capping, through the tabs with rivets as shown in (Figure 32). Once
decking is attached (Section 12.0) t gutter straps at maximum
1000mm intervals, attaching to the top of the decking with rivets.
Waterproof rivets with silicone.
Figure 32
down to beam capping
Back channel fixed upside
Outback ® Deck
Outback
®
Deck
Gable Frame
Front Facia Beam Header Beam
Beam
Capping
Valley Beam Column
Gable Beam Bkt
12.1 Flat Roof (If Applicable)
Attach the decking to the at roof verandah rst as laid out under
“DECKING” (’Outback Flat Attached Verandah, Patios & Carports’),
starting from the valley beam and working away, on both sides.
The back channel is attached upside down (the shorter leg on top)
along beam capping to assist the xing of decking. (Figure 34).
12.2 Clearspan Gable
When attaching the decking to the gable, start from the rear on
one side of the gable. Fix the deck to the angled back channel at
the ridge, and to the capping at the valley beam. If the deck of the
at roof section runs perpendicular to the valley beams, align the
ribs of the gable decking up with the at roof section. The Outback
decking will need to overhang the beam capping allowing water to
ow directly into the gutter (Figure 32).
Figure 34
11.0 GUTTERING
12.0 ATTACH DECKING

Ridge Cap Fix Ridge Cap to Back
Channel with rivets
Outback
®
Deck
Fix to front of ridge with
two 12 x 20 hex head self
drilling screws
Fix to strut with two
10 x 16 hex head self
drilling screws
Fix bracket to header with
two 10 x 16 hex head self
drilling screws
Fix strut to bracket with
two 10 x 16 hex head
screws either side
Gutter
Infill Panel
Header Beam
Split Tail Soft
Pull Rivets
Header Flashing
ribs of the gable decking up with the at roof section. The Outback
decking will need to overhang the beam capping allowing water to
ow directly into the gutter (Figure 32).
Position the ridge cap over the ridge beam and two angled back
channels and rivet into the channel (Figure 35). Position the ridge
cap over the ridge beam and two angled back channels and rivet into
the channel (Figure 35).
Two styles of header ashings are available to neatly nish the base
of inll panels, one is used on header beams with gutter and the
other for headers without gutter. Gable inll panels are to be cut in
triangular shapes to t the end frame. Panels can be painted to the
desired colour before installing.
End struts are xed mid-span of the header to a header beam
bracket at the base and an end strut plate at the ridge (Figure 36).
Figure 35
12.2 Clearspan Gable
When attaching the decking to the gable, start from the rear on
one side of the gable. Fix the deck to the angled back channel at
the ridge, and to the capping at the valley beam. If the deck of the
at roof section runs perpendicular to the valley beams, align the
14.1 Header Beam With Gutter
Attach the header ashing to the rear gutter lip with rivets. Inll
panels are xed through the top groove of rafters and the end strut
with 8x35mm self embedding self drilling screws at maximum
500mm centres in non-cyclonic areas and 250mm centres in cyclonic
areas. Panels are xed at the base through the header ashing with
split tail soft pull rivets at maximum 500mm centres (Figure 37).
Figure 36
Figure 37
Rivet
Barge Cap is
Screwed to
Gable Rafter
Gable Rafter
Outback Decking Barge Cap
Rivet
Barge Cap is
Screwed to
Gable Rafter
Gable Rafter
Outback Decking Barge Cap
14.2 Header Beam Without Gutter
Inll panels are xed through the top groove of rafters and the
lower groove of the header beam with 8x35mm self embedding self
drilling screws. Fix at maximum 500mm centres in non-cyclonic
areas and 250mm centres in cyclonic areas. Panels are xed to the
end strut at the same spacings. Attach the header ashing to the
underside of the header beam with 10x16 hex head screws to neatly
nish the base of the inll panels (Figure 38).
Figure 39
Header Beam
8 x 35mm Self
Embedding Screw
10 x 16 Hex Head
Self Drilling Screws
Header Flashing
Inll Panel
Figure 38
14.0 INFILL PANELS
15.0 ATTACHING BARGE CAP
13.0 RIDGE CAPPING

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 nish.
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 nish. Run the barge cap along the gable
section to where it meets the at verandah deck and nish 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, ll 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
nished slightly raised towards the column to ensure water runs away from the column.
16.2 Final Fixing Onto Existing Concrete
If xing the columns to an existing concrete slab with a footing plate, each plate must
be xed to the concrete as specied 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 anges 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.