BU561 Timber-frame parapets, balustrades and columns
- Abbreviation
- BU561(2013)
- Valid from
- 1/05/2013
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin
- Format
Description
This bulletin addresses ways to design and construct timber-framed parapets, balustrades and columns using E2/AS1 Third Edition (including Amendment 5) as a means of compliance.
Scope
The bulletin covers:
- Building Code requirements
- cavity requirements
- framing treatment
- parapet and balcony capping, including capping materials, metal capping, metal capping joints and concealed membrane capping details
- parapets and balustrades
- timber-framed columns.