Stratco Outback Clearspan Gable User manual

INSTALLATION
GUIDE
• Drill
• Hex Head Adaptors (5/16 & 3/8)
• Phillips Head Adaptors (5/16 & 3/8)
• 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
• Ladder
• Extended Drill bit
It is important to check your Local Government Authority requirements before the installation of your new Stratco Outback® Clearspan Gable. It
is the builder’s responsibility to ensure any existing structure that an Outback Clearspan Gable 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 Clearspan Gable with Cooldek 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.
BEFORE YOU START
The Outback kit does not include xings to attach the unit to an existing structure or concrete/masonry anchors for the column installation.
Other items not included in the standard kit are inll panels and accessories, box gutters and cover ashings. If required, they must be
purchased as additional items.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Outback Clearspan Gable
WITH COOLDEK ROOFING
®
®

COMPONENTS
COLUMNS
Supports the beam
framework.
BEAM ENDCAP
Encloses ends of
beams.
WALL BRACKET
Fastens Outback beams
directly to a wall.
OUTBACK BEAMS
The beams are the frame to
support the roofing.
COOLDEK
Insulated Roofing sheets
front gutter
cutback flashing
cutback flashing attached to
panel under sheet
gutter strap
gutter riveted to cutback
flashing and top sheet
gutter strap riveted to crest
4.8mm sealed rivets
4.8mm sealed rivets
receiving channel
deck
4.8mm sealed rivets
receiving channel
4.8mm sealed rivets
4.8mm sealed rivets
receiving channel
FOOTING PLATES
68 Outback Column
Reinforced Footing
Plate
SHS Column
Footing Plate
68 Outback Column
Footing Plate
GUTTER
The gutter adjoins the roof to
catch water run off. Stop ends,
outlets and straps are available.
SCREWS AND RIVETS
Fastener types vary depending
upon the connection, ensure
the correct fixings are used.
68 OUTBACK COLUMN
WITH 50x50 SHS
REINFORCED POST
Replaces the
wall brackets
when the beam
is suspended
from the fascia
SHS POST CONNECTORS
Corner
Connector
Inline
Connector
GUTTER STRAP & STOP ENDDOWNPIPE
Funnels water from
the gutter to the
ground via the
outlet. Accessories
of mitres, shoes
and brackets are
available as optional
extras.
SUSPENSION BRACKET
BEAM IN-LINE CONNECTORS
Joins beams flush to form a
continuous beam. Different
connections are available for
various angles and loadings.
BEAM TO BEAM BRACKET
Connects beams.
SPACERS
Are used to prevent the
150 attachment beam from
crushing.
BEAM FILLERS
Fills gap between interesting
beams. A notched version is
available where a column also
intersects.
POST BRACKET
Connects post
to beam
POST CAP
FIlls gap between
the post and
beam
RIDGE KNUCKLE
Slots inside the gable rafters to
form connection at the ridge.
GABLE BEAM BRACKET
Connects rafters to header
beam.
BEAM CAPPING
Fixed to top of the valley beam
to provide support for the
Cooldek.
RAFTERS
Gable rafters consist of
pre-cut 120 Outback
beam
RAFTER TO VALLEY BRACKET
Connects the rafter to the
valley beam.
HEADER BEAM BRACKET
Connects end strut to header
beam on an infill gable.
RIDGE CAP
Covers the Cooldek at the gable
ridge.
HEADER FLASHING
Runs along the header beam
to neatly finish the base of the
infill panels.
END STRUT
The gable infill is
supported by the
end strut, which
consists of a section
of post.
22OEND STRUT
PLATE
Secures the end
strut at the ridge
PANEL STRIPS
Decorative strips fixed to infill
panels.
INFILL PANEL
Cut to suit gable end frames.
RIDGE RAFTER BRACKET
Cut to suit gable end frames.
TEK SCREWS with
CYCLONE CAP AND
NEOPRENE WASHER
Used to fix insulted
deck into beams.
COOLDEK CLASSIC
COOLDEK CGI
BARGE CAP
The barge cap
covers the area
where the deck
finishes at the
portal frame.
ANGLED CUTBACK FLASHING
Flashing used to cover the deck
at the gutter end.

COMPONENT LAYOUT
GABLE FRAME ASSEMBLY
The rst step when installing your Clearspan Ultimate with Cooldek is
to assemble the gable frame. This will determine your gable opening
which will be used when setting up the rest of the frame work.
IMPORTANT: When assembling the gable frame ensure that the
double thickness portion of the beams is on top and the seam is on
the same side. The rafters are supplied pre-cut and drilled at the
ridge. There are two types of rafters used depending on whether a
header beam is being installed, these are shown in Figure 1.0.
Insert the 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 (gure 1.1). Make sure that
the two ends are ush at the connection, leaving no gaps. Measure
the distance between rafter ends, O, to check valley beam spacing
(Figure 1.2). This will become the gable opening dimension.
gable opening (O)
ridge knuckle
gable rafters
12 X 20 hex head
self drilling screws
12 X 20 hex head
self drilling screws
open gable rafter
infill gable rafter
(header beam)
header beam
valley beam
valley beam
gable frame
beam capping
ridge beam
gutter
angled back channel
cooldek
cutback flashing
Figure 1.2 Figure 1.1
Figure 1.0

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.
An attachment beam is bolted to the strengthening brackets at the
fascia. Once the attachment beam is secured to the house, the Gable
Unit can be erected and fastened to the beam.
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 gure 3.0.
The adjustable rafter strengthening bracket is shown in gure 3.1.
Figure 3.0
Figure 3.1
Figure 2.0
Before erecting any valley beams the capping needs to be xed to
the top of the beams. The beam capping will support the Cooldek
when it is laid and the gable brackets will be attached to the beam
capping. When xing the beam capping ensure that the double
thickness of the beam is on top.
Fix the beam channel to the top of the valley beam using 12x20 hex
head self drilling screws at maximum 500mm centres and with two
screws at the location of all rafters as shown in gure 2.0. Fix the
beam capping to the channel using 3mm rivets or 12x 20 hex head
screws each side at maximum 500mm centres and with two rivets
either side of the location of all rafters. Ensure the break is located
in the top groove (gure 2.0).
If attaching the valley beam to a header beam, notch the capping so
that it sits on top of the header beam as shown in gure 6.6.
VALLEY BEAM ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING ON SIDE TO HOUSE
locate the break
on the capping
in top groove of
valley beam
fix beam capping to channel
using 3mm rivets each side at
500mm centres. Fix with two
rivets either side at the location
of a rafter.
fix beam channel to top of valley
beam using 12 x 20 hex head self
drilling screws at 500mm centres.
Fix channel with two screws at the
location of a rafter.
valley beam
beam
channel
beam capping
timber rafter
M12 bolt
rafter
strengthening
bracket
60x44x2.0 G450
galvanised channel
Adjustable Rafter
Strengthening Bracket

Figure 4.0
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.1
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 or box gutters with a width of up to 200mm.
In conjunction with rafter strengthening brackets a channel is fixed
to the side of the house rafter (figure 3.0). 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. Initially the bracket T piece shall be
fixed 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 4.0). 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 fix 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 4.3). Adjust the T
piece so it is horizontal and has the appropriate extension past the
fascia to allow for fixing 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 distance 10mm from lowest end of gutter), as shown
in figure 4.1.
The attachment beam is to be fixed to the end plate to ensure the
roof sheets drain into the existing house gutter (figure 4.1).
RAFTER STRENGTHENING BRACKETS AND CHANNELS
channel extension
web overhang
stud wall
timber rafter
gutter
eaves overhang
brick work
rafter
attachment beam
channel
birds mouth
rafter strengthening bracket
attached to rafter with
6 M12 hex head bolts
attachment beam fixed to
rafter bracket with two M12
bolts
recommended channel extension
beyond birds mouth: 1900mm
recommended web overhang: 400mm
M12 spring
washer
M12 washer
M12 nut
t piece
bracket arm
tighten to 50Nm
torque
M12 cup
head bolt
cooldek roof sheet
rafter
attachment beam
rafter
strengthening
bracket
fix bracket as close as possible
to the base of the gutter
enough clearence for roof
sheets to run into house
guttet

If fixing a Clearspan Gable on its end to a wall, valley beams are
fixed directly to the wall using beam to wall brackets. The rear gable
frame will need to be offset from the wall to allow the appropriate
bracket fixing. Wall brackets are positioned either side of the gable
opening at the spacing determined in the section ‘Gable Frame
Assembly’. The folded section on the tabs of the bracket is located
at the top (figure 6.0). The highest point of the wall bracket will be
15mm below the top of the beam. Mark the holes and drill using
an 8mm masonry bit. Fasten the bracket to the wall with two M8
masonry anchors to a minimum 65mm embedment. Locate the first
Figure 6.0 Figure 6.1
Figure 5.0
Figure 5.1
valley beam (beam cap on top) up into the wall bracket so the curved
flange locate against the top flute of the beam. The valley beam is
fastened to the wall bracket with two 12x20 hex head screws either
side in the pre-drilled holes while the opposite end is supported on
adjustable construction props. If required, additional hold down to
the wall may be obtained by using tie down brackets, refer figure 6.1.
A suspension bracket is used when a beam is suspended from
the fascia (figure 6.3). If fixing a Clearspan Gable on its end with
suspension brackets, the brackets are to be positioned either side of
After xing all the brackets and channels, the attachment beam can
now be xed into place.
Prop the attachment beam in position with the beam capping on top,
the beam will need to be located at a height on the bracket which
allows clearance between the Cooldek and the gutter. Fix to the end
plates of the rafter bracket using two M12 bolts, with the bolt head
on the attachment beam side. Insert spacers to prevent the beam
from crushing, and bolt in position, using nuts and washers. To
insert spacers drill 13mm holes through the attachment beam. Then
drill 16mm holes on the outside face only, but 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 gure 5.
A cover ashing may be ordered as an additional option and custom
made to cover the exposed brackets and holes through the fascia.
Rivet ashings in place, gure 5.1 suggests a simplied ashing.
The attachment beam becomes the base for the attachment of the
Clearspan Gable unit.
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
gure 5.0 for xing spacers.
FIXING THE ATTACHMENT BEAM IN PLACE
END ATTACHED UNITS
beam capping
beam channel
attachment beam
spacer
nut
rafter
strengthening
bracket
M12 bolt
double flange
enlarged hole
(16mm this side only)
13mm hole
washer
cover flashing
(optional)
rivet
rivet
strengthening
bracket
fascia
attachment beam
house
gutter
two 12x20 self- drilling
screws on each side
15mm
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)
wall Bracket
wall bracket
M10 bolt
50 x 2.0mm tie down bracket
three M8 masonry anchors or
8mm diameter screwbolts
valley beam
Recommended Bracket Length:
N1, 0 ≤5100mm : 1200mm length
N2, 0 ≤ 4200mm : 1200mm length
all else: 1800mm length
beam capping
ridge beam

If any intermediate columns are required measure the valley beam
marking where they meet. Fasten post brackets as explained in the
section ‘68 Outback column’ or ‘SHS columns’. This can be done
before the 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.
Figure 6.5
Figure 6.3
Figure 6.6
Figure 6.4
Figure 6.2
the gable opening. The gable rafter at the rear of the unit will need
to be set back sufficiently from the house fascia to accommodate
the house gutter and infill panel. Use silicone to seal behind the
suspension bracket and fascia. For steel fascia a minimum of three
M6 bolts with washers are fixed through the suspension bracket and
fascia. For timber, three 12x25 type 17 screws are used to fix through
the suspension bracket and timber. Refer figure 6.2 for fastener
locations. The first valley beam is slid into position and fastened
using three 12x20 self drilling screws either side (figure 6.3), while
the opposite end is supported on adjustable construction prop.
It is recommended extended fascia strengthening brackets and
reinforcing channels are fastened at a spacing not exceeding
1200mm centres to fascia and rafters (figure 6.3). Brackets are also
recommended to the first rafter either side of the valley beams.
Secure brackets and channels to rafters with 12x25mm timber fixing
screws through pre-drilled holes and bolt through fascia with M10
bolts. If required, additional fascia reinforcement may be obtained
by securing RHS tubing behind the fascia, refer figure 6.4.
If fixing a Clearspan Gable on its end to an attachment beam (figure
6.5), elevated to the existing house gutter height, the attachment
beam is fixed to rafter strengthening brackets as detailed in the
previous section. Beam to beam brackets are positioned at either
side of the gable opening at the spacing determined in Section ‘Gable
Frame Assembly’. Fix beam to beam brackets to the attachment
beam (header beam) with two 12x20 hex head screws so they clamp
the beam filler to the beam (figure 6.6). The first valley beam is
fastened over the beam to beam bracket with two 12x20 hex head
screws either side while the opposite end is supported on adjustable
construction props.
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.
COLUMN BRACKETS
beam filler
beam to beam
bracket
attachment
(header) beam notched beam
capping
two 12x20 hex head
self drilling screws
two 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws through
beam into bracket either
side
strengthening
bracket
valley beam
fascia
attachment beam
beam capping
house
gutter
in- fill panel 120 gable rafter
beam capping
soaker
flashing
valley beam
suspension
bracket
soffit lining
gutter
extended fascia
strengthening bracket
(attach to rafter &
reinforcing channel
M6 bolts and
washers
reinforcing
channel
12 x 20 hex head
self drilling screws
timber rafter
valley beam
75 x 25 x 1.6 mm RHS
fascia
50 x 1.6mm
angle bracket two 12 gauge
screws each leg
bolt through suspension bracket
fascia and RHS reinforcement
fasteners; minimum
25mm spacing and
minimum 10mm from
any edge

The rafter to valley brackets are attached to the beam capping on
valley beams using six 12x20 hex head screws (gure 8.0) at the
appropriate locations.
For an end attached unit attach the second valley beam into the wall
or suspension bracket while using construction props to support the
opposite end. The gable rafters can now be xed into the rafter to
valley brackets with two 12x20 hex head screws either side (gure 8.1).
Figure 8.0
Figure 7.0
Figure 8.1
Figure 7.1
For a side attached unit support the second valley beam at the
spacing determined in the section, ‘Gable Frame Assembly’ with
adjustable construction props. The gable rafters can now be xed
into the rafter to valley brackets with two 12x20 hex head screws
either side (gure 8.1).
For units where rear and/or front header beams are required beam to beam brackets will be used. Place the bracket on the inside face of the
beam, aligning their curved ange with the top groove of the beam so that they clamp the beam llers in place, fasten using two 12x20 hex
head screws (gure 7.0). Fasten the incoming beam either side with two 12x20 self drilling screws (gure 7.1).
If the unit is being installed with header beam/s attach the beam to
the frame work using beam to beam brackets. If xed at the rear to
an attachment beam this beam becomes the header beam.
Attach gable beam brackets to the header beam and capping using
a minimum of eight 12x20 hex head self drilling screws, refer gure
9.0. 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 12x20 hex head self drilling screws either side
as shown in gure 9.0.
BEAM TO BEAM CONNECTIONS
ATTACHING GABLE FRAME (WITHOUT HEADER BEAM)
ATTACHING GABLE FRAME (WITH HEADER BEAM)
curved flange
beam filler
two 12x20 hex
head screws
beam bracket
clamps over
beam filler
beam bracket fits inside
incoming beam
beam
beam
two 12x20 hex head
screws either side
NOTE:
BEAM CAPPING IS NOT
SHOWN
20
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
150 VALLEY BEAM
WITH 22° RAFTER TO
VALLEY BRACKET
120 VALLEY BEAM
WITH 22° RAFTER TO
VALLEY BRACKET
valley beam
capping
valley beam
rafter to valley
bracket
two 12x20 hex head
screws either side
120 rafter
rafter
header beam
valley
beam
beam
capping
gable beam
bracket
attach rafter to bracket using
a minimum of 3 12x20 hex
head self drilling screws each
side attach bracket using a
minimum of eight 12x20
hex head self drilling screws
Figure 9.0

Fix the ridge rafter bracket at the ridge using six 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws through the gable frame and into the ridge knuckle at
both ends of the unit. The base of the bracket is positioned 32mm
from the base of the gable frames, refer gure 12.0.
If the ridge beam needs reinforcing, slide the c-section reinforcement
inside the ridge beam and x with 12x20 hex head self drilling
screws at 500 centres through top ange and 1200mm centres
through bottom ange, refer gure 12.1.
Insert the ridge beam into the ridge rafter bracket and x with a
12x 20 hex head self drilling screw on either side, refer gure 12.2.
Fix angled back channel to both sides of the ridge beam using 12x20
hex head self drilling screws at 500mm centres, ensure a screw is
Figure 12.0 Figure 12.1
Figure 10.0
fastened either side through the ridge rafter bracket at the ends of
the ridge beam. The angled back channel must rest on the gable
frame and run 68mm past the end of the beam at both ends of the
ridge beam. Fasten 12x20 hex head self drilling screws at 500mm
centres along the double ange of the ridge beam (Figure 12.3).
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
gure 12.4. A ridge rafter bracket will be required at the front of the
ridge to support the overhanging ridge beam. A maximum 600mm
overhang is allowed.
If rear inll panels are being used, 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 (gure 10.0).
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.
Fix the standard soaker ashing into position underneath the gutter.
Inll panels must be xed with split tail soft pull rivets at 500mm
centres a minimum of 20mm above the pan of the soaker ashing.
This will reduce the possibility of moisture being absorbed into
the sheet.
SOAKER FLASHING
ASSEMBLING RIDGE BEAM
infill panel 120 gable rafter
beam capping
soaker
flashing
valley beam
suspension
bracket
soffit lining
gutter
extended fascia
strengthening bracket
(attach to rafter & back
channel
When a gable is xed at the rear to an attachment beam, elevated to
the existing house gutter height, a header ashing is used typically
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 (gure 11.0).
Figure 11.0
REAR HEADER FLASHING
strengthening
bracket
valley beam
fascia
150 attachment
beam
beam capping
house
gutter
infill panel
header
flashing
split tail
soft pull rivet
6 12x 20 hex head screws
into gable frame and ridge
knuckle
ridge rafter
bracket
position bracket 32mm
from underside of
gable frame
32mm
12 x 20 hex head self
drilling screws at 500 cts
12 x 20 hex head self
drilling screws at 1200 cts
outback beam
c- section
reinforcement

If using 68 Outback columns and xing into the ground, dig the
holes to the specied size and place a brick in the bottom of the hole
(gure 13.1). At each post location, measure from the underside of
the beam to the top of the brick and cut the columns to length.
Check to ensure all columns are plumb.
Reinforcing the 68 Outback Column
If 50 x 50mm 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 column and slide into the
column. Ensure the section is aligned with the base of the column
and x using two 12 x 35 hex head screws per side, at both ends,
as detailed in gure 13.0.
Post Brackets
Fasten post brackets to the underside of beams at the relevent
location with two 10x25 counter sunk self drilling screws either side.
Slide the top of the 68 Outback column over the post bracket until
it is ush with the underside of the valley beam. (Note: 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 the 68 Outback
column to the post bracket using two 12x20 hex head screws either
side as shown in gure 13.2.
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position, but
do not concrete in place at this stage.
Figure 12.2
Figure 12.4
Figure 12.3
Figure 13.0
68 OUTBACK COLUMNS
ridge beam
ridge rafter
bracket
gable rafter
12 x 20 hex head screw
(at 500mm centres)
through angled back
channel into ridge beam
angled back channel
angled back channel
level with gable
rafter
12 x 20 hex head self drilling
screws at 500mm centres
along double flange of beam
screw through back
channel and ridge
rafter bracket
ridge beam
ridge rafter
bracket
gable rafter
12 x 20 hex head
screw on both sides
into ridge beam
ridge rafter
bracket
600mm of ridge overhang
allowed. Run angled back
channel to the end of the
overhanging ridge beam
68 Outback column
50x50x3mm SHS
30mm
68mm
34mm
two 12x35mm self drilling
screws per side
section B- B
68mm
TOP
B
B

For non-reinforced 68 Outback Columns, two options of footing
plate are available if xing 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 (gure 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 x 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
(gure 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 gure 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

Check the framework is square by checking the diagonal
measurements are equal.
Figure 19.0
Figure 16.0
Measure from the underside of the beams to the top of the footing
plate and cut the column to length. Refer section ‘68 Outback
Columns’ for reinforcement details. Slide the SHS reinforced footing
bracket into the bottom of the column, 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 gure 16.0.
Slide the top of the column over the installed post bracket and
secure as previously indicated, refer section ‘68 Outback Columns’.
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position but
do not bolt to the concrete slab at this stage.
FOOTING PLATES - 68 REINFORCED OUTBACK COLUMNS
FRAME WORK CHECK
50mm SHS
two 12 x 20mm hex
head screws through
both sides of column
50mm
100mm
50mm SHS
footing plate
50mm SHS footing
plate fixed to slab
using four M10
masonry anchors
Measure from the underside of the beams to the top of the footing
plate and cut column to length. Slide the SHS column footing
bracket into the bottom of the column and fasten with two M10
bolts through the post. This is shown in gure 17.0.
Fix corner or inline connectors to columns and fasten to beams as
previously indicated, refer section ‘SHS Columns’.
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position, but
do not bolt to the concrete slab at this stage
Figure 17.0
FOOTING PLATES - SHS COLUMNS
two M10 bolts
four M12 chemical
anchors or equivalent
minimum edge
distance
minimum edge
distance
To prevent moisture from entering the beams and for aesthetics,
any beams with exposed ends require end caps to be tted. Align
the end cap and push into the exposed beam end (gure 18.0). If
Outback columns are used, the postcaps can be tted over the post-
beam connection. Apply a small amount of silicone to the back of
Figure 18.0
the postcap, align the two lugs with the two exposed holes of the
post bracket and push rmly (gure 18.1).
CAPPING
beam end caps post cap
silicone into
bracket
68 outback column
post bracket
Figure 18.1

Figure 20.2 Figure 20.3
Figure 20.1
There are two types of proles in the Cooldek range; Cooldek Classic
and Cooldek CGI, refer gure below. The same procedure is used
when xing either option to the frame.
When attaching the Cooldek Sheeting, start from the rear on one
side of the gable. Lift the rst sheet into place and slide rmly into
the angled back channel. Check the sheet is square against the
receiving channel and the beam capping and x into position. Lay
the next sheet of decking over the previous sheets side lap and
ensure that the slip joint of the two sheets has engaged, refer gure
20.0 and 20.1.
Note: The minimum Cooldek sheet length is 2.0m. If your design
requires sheets smaller than 2.0m they will be supplied at 2.0m and
require cutting on site.
Ridge End
Sheeting is fastened to the angled back channel using 4.8mm sealed
rivets to the underside of the sheeting at maximum 200mm centres
and 12 x 20 hex head self drilling screws with neoprene washer
from the top into each crest for the Classic prole and every third
crest for CGI, refer gure 20.2.
Beam Capping End - WITH A SIDE GUTTER
If a side gutter is being attached to the unit an ‘Angled Cutback
Flashing’ will need to be xed to the ends of the sheeting. Cut back
the foam and the bottom skin of the insulted deck to the beam
capping, refer gure 20.3. Slide the angled cutback ashing between
the beam capping and the sheeting. Rivet the cutback ashing to the
top sheet at 1000mm centres and x the decking through each crest
for Classic and every second crest for CGI into the beam capping
(and the ashing). If using 50mm Classic panels use 14x125mm
hex head self drilling screws (14 x 150mm for 75mm Classic panels,
14 x 110 for 50mm CGI panels and 14 x 125 for 75mm CGI panels)
refer gure 20.3.
Pre-drill the crests of the ribs to provide clean holes for the seating
of neoprene washers. Use cyclone caps and neoprene washers for
all crest xing. Do not over tighten screws. Fix side laps with 12x20
hex head screws with neoprene washer at approximately 1000mm
centres. Silicone to waterproof all rivets.
Beam Capping End - WITHOUT A SIDE GUTTER
If no side gutter is being installed x the decking through each crest
for Classic and every second crest for CGI into the beam capping. If
using 50mm Classic panels use 14x125mm hex head self drilling
screws (14 x 150mm for 75mm Classic panels, 14 x 110 for 50mm
CGI panels and 14 x 125 for 75mm CGI panels), refer gure 20.4.
Pre-drill the crests of the ribs to provide clean holes for the seating
of neoprene washers. Use cyclone caps and neoprene washers for all
crest xings. Do not over tighten screws. Fix side laps with 12 x 20
hex head screws with neoprene washer at approx 1000mm centres.
When no side gutter is present a standard cutback ahsing will be
used to protect the foam. Cutback the foam and the bottom skin of
the insulated deck by 20mm. Position the cutback ashing as shown
in gure 20.5 and rivet to the panel at 500mm centres from both
sides. Silicone to waterproof all rivets.
FIXING THE PANELS
COOLDEK CLASSIC
COOLDEK CGI
beam capping
beam
slip joint
side lap
12 x 20 hex head
screw
angled cutback
flahsing
14 gauge hex head self drilling
screw with cyclonic cap and
neoprene washer.
rivet angled
cutback flashing
to top sheet of
panel
angled cutback flashing
sits flush with beam
capping. Foam and
bottom skin of sheeting
needs to be removed to
here.
beam capping
ridge beam
decking
receiving channel
rivet through receiving channel
into decking at 200mm centres.
12 x 20 hex head self drilling screw
with neoprene washer through
angled receiving channel
side lap
12 x 20 hex head screw
slip joint
CLASSIC
CGI
Figure 20.0

Position the ridge cap over the ridge beam and receiving channels
and rivet into the channels at 250mm centres, refer gure 22.1.
The panels should be closed in order to protect against moisture
and vermin. Use foam vermin proong supplied see gure 22.0. If
CGI roong sheets are being used then vermin proong foam will
not be required.
Figure 22.0 Figure 22.1
RIDGE CAPPING AND LOWER END CLOSURE
rivet through top sheet
and cutback flashing
rivet through cutback
flashing into panel
standard cutback
flashing
cutback flashing sits
20mm back under top
sheet.
decking
beam
capping
gable
rafter
14 gauge hex head self
drilling screw with cyclonic
cap and neoprene washer
Attach the stop ends to the side gutters with four rivets per stop end,
remove any swarf and waterproof with silicone. Lift the side gutter
and rivet it to the top sheet and angled cutback ashing at 1000mm
centres. Attach gutter straps to top sheet at maximum 1000mm
centres, refer gure 21.0. Note: The gutter prole will look dierent
if ‘Outback Gutter’ is used, see gure 21.2 for prole.
When xing gutters always ensure that the front face of the gutter
remains vertical and even. All screws to have neoprene washers.
Silicone to waterproof all rivets and any pan xed screws.
Gutter Outlet
Position downpipe in line with column/s. Cut a hole in the base of
the gutter near the back chamfer. Insert the gutter outlet pop from
the inside of the gutter and rivet in place using 3mm rivets (gure
21.1), remove any swarf and waterproof with silicone.
SIDE GUTTER
gutter
12 x 20 hex head self
drilling screw with
neoprene washer through
gutter strap into top sheet
rivet through gutter,
cutback flashing and top
sheet
Figure 21.0
downpipe
notched
beam filler
gutter outlet
(downpipe pop)
gutter
rivet pop to gutter
Figure 21.2
Figure 21.1
ridge capping
decking
gable rafter
front gutter
gutter strap
gutter riveted to cutback
flashing and top sheet
eiving channel
4.8mm sealed rivets
gutter strap
gutter riveted to cutback
flashing and top sheet
gutter strap riveted to crest
4.8mm sealed rivets
receiving channel
4.8mm sealed rivets
fix ridge cap to back
channel with rivets at
250mm centers
foam vermin proofing
Figure 20.4 Figure 20.5

Figure 23.0 Figure 23.1
Gable inll panels are to be cut in triangle 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. Inll panels
are xed through the top groove of rafters and the lower groove of
the header beam with 8x35mm self embedding self drillingt screws
at 500mm centres. Panels are xed to the end strut at the same
spacings. Attach the header ashing to the underside of the header
beam with 12x20 hex head screws to neatly nish the base of the
inll panels. Refer gure 23.0 and 23.1.
infill panel
8x35 self embedding screws
header flashing
12 x 20 hex head
self drilling screws
header beam
fix bracket to header wiith
two 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws
fix to strut with two
12x20 hex head self
drilling screws either
side
fix to front of ridge with
two 12x20 hex head self
drilling screws
fix strut to bracket with two 12x20 hex
head self drilling screws on either sides
Fixing into the Concrete Footing
Thoroughly check the 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 any air pockets. Repeat
this process until the hole is full, continually checking the posts
as you go. The concrete must have a slight slope that runs away
from the column to ensure any water does not pool around the
base (gure 25.0). Once the concrete is set remove any temporary
bracing or props.
Fixing onto Existing Concrete: External Footing
If the columns are to be xed to an existing concrete slab with an
external footing plate, each plate must be xed to the concrete. For
a 68 Outback Column refer gure 25.1, for a reinforced 68 Outback
column refer 25.3 and for an SHS column refer gure 25.2. The
minimum distances from an anchor hole to the concrete edge is
70mm for M10 anchors, 75mm for M12 anchors and 120mm for
M16 anchors.
FINAL FIXING
Attach the barge cap by screwing the lower lip to the gable rafter
and rivet the top section to the deck as shown in gure 24.1. Mitre
the barge at the apex of the gable for a neat nish. Trim the barge
at the gutter end to ensure a neat nish.
Figure 24.0 Figure 24.1
ATTACHING BARGE CAPPING
barge cap
barge cap mitre end
mitred barge cap
gable rafter
mitred barge cap
front gutter
gutter strap
gutter riveted to cutback
flashing and top sheet
eiving channel
4.8mm sealed rivets
rivet barge cap to crest of
decking at 500mm centres
trim barge cap
for neat finish
fix barge cap to gable rafter
at front using 12x20 hex
head self drilling screws

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Fixing onto Existing Concrete: Internal Footing
Ensure the M12 bolt is tightened. Refer gure 25.4
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 of Stratco
Steel Products” brochure for complete details of the maintenance requirements.
Downpipes
Before attaching the downpipes, rivet the downpipe brackets to the column and bend the
anges along the ‘break-line’ to accept the downpipe. Slide the downpipe over the gutter
outlet and rivet into position. Rivet the downpipe to the brackets. Weatherproof all the
fasteners with silicone.
Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the good looks of all Stratco steel products
and to ensure you receive the maximum life-span possible. Washing with clean water
must be frequent enough to prevent the accumulation of dust, salts, and pollutants
that may reduce the life of the product. Stratco steel products that are regularly washed
by rain require no additional maintenance. No Stratco steel structure or materials are
recommended 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 taken when determining the location of Stratco steel products so that they
are not placed in close contact with sources of pollution or environmental factors that
could aect the life of the steel. Refer to the ‘Selection, Use and Maintenance’ brochure
for more information.
MAINTENANCE
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concrete raised
up to column
M12x75 masonry
anchors or M12x75
screwbolts
column
footing plate
M10 masonry
anchors
footing plate
68 Reinforced Outback
Column
four M12x75 masonry
anchors
footing plate
SHS column
Figure 25.0
Figure 25.1
Figure 25.3Figure 25.4
Figure 25.2