Table of Contents

Section 1 - Scope And Interpretation

1.1 Scope

1.2 Interpretation

1.3 Definitions

Table

Table 1.1 - Classification Of Buildings

Table 1.2 - Imposed Floor Live Load Reference Values

Figure

Figure 1.1 – Flow Chart For Limitations And Scope Of Nzs 3604

Figure 1.2 – Buildings Covered By This Standard

Figure 1.3 – Definitions Of Spans And Loaded Dimensions

Section 2 - General

2.1 Dimensions

2.2 Tolerances

2.3 Timber And Wood-Based Building Components

2.4 Fastenings And Fabrication

2.5 Reinforcing Steel

2.6 Concrete

2.7 Concrete Masonry

Table

Table 2.1 - Timber Framing Tolerances

Table 2.2 - Fixing Type And Capacity Reference Guide

Figure

Figure 2.1 – Protection Of Subfloor Framing Timber From Direct Contact With Concrete Or Masonry

Figure 2.2 – Wire Dogs

Section 3 - Site Requirements

3.1 Soil Bearing Capacity

3.2 Soil Types

3.3 Test Method For Soil Bearing Capacity

3.4 Bearing

3.5 Site Preparation

3.6 Water In Subfloor Spaces

3.7 Effects Of Tree Roots On Foundations

Figure

Figure 3.1 – Relationship Of Foundation To Sloping Ground Surface

Section 4 - Durability

4.1 General

4.2 Exposure Zones

4.3 Timber And Wood-Based Building Components

4.4 Steel Fixings And Fastenings

4.5 Concrete And Concrete Masonry

Table

Table 4.1 - Protection Required For Steel Fixings And Fastenings Excluding Nails And Screws

Table 4.2 - Galvanizing Of Steel Components Other Than Nails And Screws

Table 4.3 - Steel Items Such As Nails And Screws Used For Framing And Cladding

Figure

Figure 4.1 – Flow Chart Of Exposure Zone Determination

Figure 4.2 – Exposure Zone Map

Figure 4.3(A) – Environment Definitions “Sheltered” And “Exposed”

Figure 4.3(B) – Exposure Definitions

Section 5 - Bracing Design

5.1 General

5.2 Wind Bracing Demand

5.3 Earthquake Bracing Demand

5.4 Wall Bracing Design

5.5 Subfloor Bracing Design

5.6 Diaphragms

Table

Table 5.1 - Procedure For Determination Of Wind Zones

Table 5.2 - Procedure For Determination Of Topographic Class, T1 - T4

Table 5.3 - Determination Of Topographic Class

Table 5.4 - Determination Of Wind Zone

Table 5.5 - Wind Bracing Demand For Subfloor Structure

Table 5.6 - Wind Bracing Demand For Single Or Upper Storey Walls

Table 5.7 - Wind Bracing Demand For Lower Of Two Storeys

Table 5.8 - Bracing Demand For Various Combinations Of Cladding On Single-Storey Buildings On Subflo

Table 5.9 - Bracing Demand For Various Combinations Of Cladding For Two-Storey Buildings On Subfloor

Table 5.10 - Bracing Demand For Various Combinations Of Cladding For Single And Two-Storey Buildings

Table 5.11 - Bracing Capacity Ratings Of Subfloor Bracing Elements

Figure

Figure 5.1 – Wind Regions And Lee Zones

Figure 5.2 – Topography (Including Escarpment Conditions)

Figure 5.3 – Direction Of Wind And Braced Walls

Figure 5.4 – Earthquake Zones

Figure 5.5 – Bracing Lines Supporting Diaphragms

Section 6 - Foundation And Subfloor Framing

6.1 General

6.2 Subfloor Systems

6.3 Setting Out

6.4 Piles

6.5 Ordinary Piles

6.6 Driven Timber Piles

6.7 Cantilever Piles

6.8 Braced Pile Systems

6.9 Anchor Piles

6.10 Framed Subfloor Walls

6.11 Foundation Walls (Concrete And Concrete Masonry)

6.12 Bearers

6.13 Stringers

6.14 Prevention Of Dampness

6.15 Nailing Schedule

Appendix A - Sg 6 And Sg 10 Tables

Table

Table 6.1 - Pile Footings

Table 6.2 - Spacing Of Driven Round Timber Piles

Table 6.3 - Subfloor Jack Studs - Sg 8 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Load

Table 6.4 - Bearers - Sg 8 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 6.5 - Stringer Sizes And Fixings

Table 6.6 - Nailing Schedule For Hand-Driven And Power-Driven Nails

Table A6.3 - Subfloor Jack Studs - Sg 6 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A6.3 - Subfloor Jack Studs - Sg 10 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A6.4 - Bearers - Sg 6 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A6.4 - Bearers - Sg 10 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Figure

Figure 6.1 – Support Of Loadbearing Wall

Figure 6.2 – Ordinary Piles

Figure 6.3 – Fixing Of Bearers And Jack Studs To Ordinary Piles

Figure 6.4 – Driven Timber Piles

Figure 6.5 – Cantilever Piles

Figure 6.6 – Braced Pile System – Brace Connected To Pile

Figure 6.7 – Braced Pile System – Brace Connected To Bearer

Figure 6.8 – Braced Pile System – Brace Connected To Joist

Figure 6.9 – Anchor Pile Directly Connected To Joist And Bearer

Figure 6.10 – Anchor Pile Directly Connected To Bearer Only

Figure 6.11 – Foundation Walls

Figure 6.12 – Foundation Walls – Openings And Steps

Figure 6.13 – Cantilevered Foundation Walls

Figure 6.14 – Foundation Walls (Not Cantilevered) For Single-Storey Buildings

Figure 6.15 – Foundation Walls (Not Cantilevered) For Two-Storey Buildings

Figure 6.15(A) – Horizontal Reinforcing Lap Length For Foundation Walls

Figure 6.16 – Fixing Of Wall Plates To Foundation Walls

Figure 6.17 – Fixing Of Bearers Perpendicular To Foundation Walls

Figure 6.18 – Fixing Of Bearers In Line With Foundation Walls

Figure 6.19 - Joints In Bearers

Figure 6.20 – Fixing Of Stringers To Foundation Walls

Figure 6.21 – Clearance Between Cladding And Adjacent Ground

Section 7 - Floors

7.1 Floor Joists

7.2 Flooring

7.3 Structural Floor Diaphragms

7.4 Timber Decks

7.5 Concrete Slab-On-Ground Floors For Timber Buildings

7.6 Nailing Schedule For Timber Floor Framing

Appendix A - Sg 6, Sg 10 Tables

Table

Table 7.1 - Floor Joists - Sg 8 Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 7.2 - Cantilevered Floor Joists - Sg 8 Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 7.3 - Flooring, For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 7.4 - Structural Plywood Flooring, For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 7.5 - Nailing Schedule For Hand-Driven And Power-Driven Nails

Table A7.1 - Floor Joists - Sg 6 Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A7.1 - Floor Joists - Sg 10 Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A7.2 - Cantilevered Floor Joists - Sg 6 Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A7.2 - Cantilevered Floor Joists - Sg 10 Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Figure

Figure 7.1 – Lapped Or Butted Joints In Floor Joists

Figure 7.2 – Floor Joists Layout Criteria

Figure 7.3 – Support To Floor Joists Under Loadbearing Walls

Figure 7.4 – Loadbearing Wall Over Foundation

Figure 7.5 – Support To Non-Loadbearing Walls

Figure 7.6 – Lapped Cantilevered Joists (Stepped/Notched)

Figure 7.7 – Openings In Floors

Figure 7.8 – Holes And Notches In Floor Joists Other Than Cantilevered Joists

Figure 7.9 – Floor Diaphragms

Figure 7.10(A) – Continuous Channel Support Detail For Cantilever Balustrade

Figure 7.10(B) – Top-Fixed Post Support Detail For Cantilever Balustrade

Figure 7.10(C) – Face-Fixed Post Support Detail For Cantilever Balustrade

Figure 7.11 – Minimum Heights Of Finished Concrete (Residential, Habitable) Slab-On-Ground Floors

Figure 7.12 – Provision Of Permanent Paving Adjoining Buildings With Concrete Slab-On-Ground Floors

Figure 7.13 – Foundation Edge Details – In-Situ Concrete

Figure 7.14 – Foundation Edge Details – Concrete Masonry

Figure 7.15 – Masonry Veneer Foundation Edge Details – In-Situ Concrete

Figure 7.16 – Masonry Veneer Foundation Edge Details – Concrete Masonry

Figure 7.17 – Construction Of Ground Slabs

Figure 7.18 – Irregular Slab (Plan View)

Figure 7.19 – Shrinkage Control Joints

Figure 7.20 – Ground Slabs Beneath Internal Loadbearing Walls

Figure 7.21 – Fixing Of Bottom Plates To Slabs And Cast-In Anchors

Section 8 - Walls

8.1 General

8.2 Systems To Resist Vertical Loads

8.3 Systems To Resist Horizontal Loads

8.4 Wall Framing - General Requirements

8.5 Studs

8.6 Lintels, Sill And Head Trimmers

8.7 Plates

8.8 Dwangs And Walings

Appendix A - Sg 6 And Sg 10 Tables

Table

Table 8.1 - Ratings Of 2.4 M High Reinforced Concrete Or Reinforced Concrete Masonry Wall Bracing

Table 8.2 - Studs In Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 8.3 - No. 2 Framing In Internal And Non-Loadbearing Walls

Table 8.4 - Studs In Non-Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 8.5 - Trimming Studs

Table 8.6 - Stud Spacing Adjustment Factor For Tall Studs Of Smaller Cross Section In Raking Walls

Table 8.7 – Span Multipliers For Roofs Steeper Than 45°

Table 8.8 - Reference Table For Lintel Load Cases

Table 8.9 - Lintel Supporting Roof Only For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 8.10 - Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 8.11 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Wall And Floor For All Wind Zones - Sg 8 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor

Table 8.12 - Lintel Supporting Wall And Floor For All Wind Zones - Sg 8 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 8.13 - Lintel Supporting Floor Only For All Wind Zones - Sg 8 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 8.14 - Lintel Fixing

Table 8.15 - Sill And Head Trimmers For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 8.16 - Top Plates Of Loadbearing Walls - Sg 8

Table 8.17 - Bottom Plates Of Loadbearing Walls - Sg 8

Table 8.18 - Fixing Of Top Plate Of Wall To Supporting Members Such As Studs And Lintels

Table 8.19 - Nailing Schedule For Hand-Driven And Power-Driven Nails

Table A8.2 - Studs In Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A8.2 - Studs In Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A8.4 - Studs In Non-Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A8.4 - Studs In Non-Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A8.9 - Lintel Supporting Roof Only For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A8.9 - Lintel Supporting Roof Only For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A8.10 - Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A8.10 - Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A8.11 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Wall And Floor For All Wind Zones - Sg 6 For Up To 2 Kpa

Table A8.11 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Wall And Floor For All Wind Zones - Sg 10 For Up To 2 Kpa

Table A8.12 - Lintel Supporting Wall And Floor For All Wind Zones - Sg 6 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A8.12 - Lintel Supporting Wall And Floor For All Wind Zones - Sg 10 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Load

Table A8.13 - Lintel Supporting Floor Only For All Wind Zones - Sg 6 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A8.13 - Lintel Supporting Floor Only For All Wind Zones - Sg 10 For Up To 2 Kpa Floor Loads

Table A8.15 - Sill And Head Trimmers For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A8.15 - Sill And Head Trimmers For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A8.16 - Top Plates Of Loadbearing Walls - Sg 6

Table A8.16 - Top Plates Of Loadbearing Walls - Sg 10

Table A8.17 - Bottom Plates Of Loadbearing Walls - Sg 6

Table A8.17 - Bottom Plates Of Loadbearing Walls - Sg 10

Figure

Figure 8.1 – Dragon Ties

Figure 8.2 – Framing Gable End Walls To Resist Wind Loads (Skillion Roofs)

Figure 8.3 – Location Of Wall Framing For The Purposes Of Table 8.2

Figure 8.4 – Checking And Boring Studs

Figure 8.5 – Trimming Studs And Lintels

Figure 8.6 – Straightening Studs

Figure 8.7 – Lintel Supporting Roof Only

Figure 8.8 – Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall

Figure 8.9 – Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor Joists And Wall

Figure 8.10 – Lintel Supporting Wall And Floor (Truss Parallel To Lintel)

Figure 8.11 – Lintel Supporting Floor Only

Figure 8.12 – Lintel Fixing To Prevent Uplift

Figure 8.13 – Strengthening Top Plate

Figure 8.14 – Connecting Top Plates – Walls Not Containing Bracing

Figure 8.15 – Connecting Top Plates In Line – Walls Containing Bracing

Figure 8.16 – Connecting Top Plates To External Walls At Right Angles – Walls Containing Bracing

Figure 8.17 – Connecting Members Providing Lateral Support To Top Plates

Figure 8.18 – Strengthening Top Plate For Low Density Ceilings (Against Horizontal Forces)

Figure 8.19 – Checking And Boring Top Plates

Figure 8.20 – Cut Top Plate

Figure 8.21 – Ribbon Boards

Section 9 - Posts

9.1 General

9.2 Uplift - Concrete Volume At Base

9.3 Connections

Table

Table 9.1 - Post Concrete Footings To Resist Uplift

Table 9.2 - Connections To Posts And Beams To Resist Uplift

Figure

Figure 9.1 – Area Of Roof Supported By Post

Figure 9.2 – Post/Footing Connections

Figure 9.3 – Beam/Post Connections

Figure 9.4 – Alternative Post/Footing Connections

Section 10 - Roof Framing

10.1 General

10.2 Systems To Resist Vertical Loads

10.3 Systems To Resist Horizontal Loads

10.4 Roof Bracing Detail

10.5 Nailing Schedule For Roofs

Appendix A - Sg 6 And Sg 10 Tables

Table

Table 10.1 - Rafters For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.2 - Ridge Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.3 - Ceiling Joists - Sg 8

Table 10.4 - Ceiling Runners - Sg 8

Table 10.5 - Underpurlins For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.6 - Underpurlin Struts

Table 10.7 - Maximum Span And Fixing Types For Strutting Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.8 - Verandah Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.9 - Outriggers - Sg 8

Table 10.10 - Purlins On Their Flat In All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.11 - Purlins On Their Edge In All Wind Zones - Sg 8

Table 10.12 - Tile Battens For All Wind Zones

Table 10.13 - Spacing Of Fixings For Dummy Rafters For Sarked Roofs

Table 10.14 - Fixing Types Of Roof Trusses At Supports For All Wind Zones

Table 10.15 - Key To Fixing Types And Capacity For Rafters, Roof Trusses, Underpurlins, Ridge Beams

Table 10.16 - Summary Of Roof Bracing Systems

Table 10.17 - Roof Space Diagonal Braces

Table 10.18 - Nailing Schedule For Hand-Driven And Power-Driven Nails

Table A10.1 - Rafters For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.1 - Rafters For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A10.2 - Ridge Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.2 - Ridge Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A10.3 - Ceiling Joists - Sg 6

Table A10.3 - Ceiling Joists - Sg 10

Table A10.4 - Ceiling Runners - Sg 6

Table A10.4 - Ceiling Runners - Sg 10

Table A10.5 - Underpurlins For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.5 - Underpurlins For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A10.7 - Maximum Span And Fixing Types For Strutting Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.7 - Maximum Span And Fixing Types For Strutting Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A10.8 - Verandah Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.8 - Verandah Beams For All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A10.10 - Purlins On Their Flat In All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.10 - Purlins On Their Flat In All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Table A10.11 - Purlins On Their Edge In All Wind Zones - Sg 6

Table A10.11 - Purlins On Their Edge In All Wind Zones - Sg 10

Figure

Figure 10.1 – Roof Framing Members, Couple-Close Roof

Figure 10.2 – Jointing Hip Rafters And Ridge Boards

Figure 10.3 – Rafter Spans

Figure 10.4 – Seating Of Rafters

Figure 10.5 – Rafter To Ridge Beam Connections

Figure 10.6 – Rafter To Top Plate Connections

Figure 10.7 – Fixing Rafters – Skillion Roof

Figure 10.8 – Example Of Fixing Ridge Beam To Wall

Figure 10.9 – Joints In Ceiling Joists

Figure 10.10 – Ceiling Runners

Figure 10.11 – Underpurlin Struts – Single

Figure 10.12 – Underpurlin Struts – Paired

Figure 10.13 – Strutting Beams

Figure 10.14 – Collar Ties And Underpurlins – Roof Pitches Greater Than 10o

Figure 10.15 – Fixing Cleats

Figure 10.16 – Gable Verge Framing

Figure 10.16(A) – Fly Rafter/Outrigger Orientation

Figure 10.17 – Solid Blocking For Purlins

Figure 10.18 – Purlins Fixed Directly To Rafters

Figure 10.19 – Fixing Purlins And Dummy Rafters To Skillion Roofs

Figure 10.20 – Fixing Purlins And Dummy Rafters To Sarked Roofs

Figure 10.21 – Truss/Top Plate Connections

Figure 10.22 – Roof Plane Diagonal Brace – Timber

Figure 10.23 – Roof Space Diagonal Brace – Alternative Fixings

Figure 10.24 – Sheet Sarked Roof

Section 11 - Building Envelope - Roof And Wall Claddings

11.1 Weathertightness

Section 12 - Interior Linings

12.1 General

Section 13 - Ceilings

13.1 Ceiling Linings

13.2 Ceiling Lining Supports

13.3 Openings In Ceilings

13.4 Water Tanks In The Roof Space

13.5 Structural Ceiling Diaphragms

13.6 Nailing Schedule For Ceilings

Table

Table 13.1 - Ceiling Battens

Table 13.2 - Thickness Of Trimmers And Trimming Joists

Table 13.3 - Nailing Schedule For Hand-Driven And Power-Driven Nails

Figure

Figure 13.1 – Ceiling Lining Supports

Figure 13.2 – Openings In Ceilings

Figure 13.3 – Support Of Water Tanks In The Roof Space

Figure 13.3(A) – Ceiling Diaphragm Protrusions And Cut-Outs

Figure 13.4 – Ceiling Diaphragms

Section 14 - Requirements For 3 Kpa Floor Loads

14.1 General

14.2 Concrete Slab-On-Ground

Appendix A - Sg 6 And Sg 10 Tables

Table

Table 14.1 - Bracing Demand For Various Cladding Combinations For Single-Storey Buildings On Subfloo

Table 14.2 - Bracing Demand For Various Cladding Combinations For Two-Storey Buildings On Subfloor F

Table 14.3 - Bracing Demand For Various Cladding Combinations For Single-Storey And ### Two-Storey Build

Table 14.4 - Bearers, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.5 - Subfloor Jack Studs, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.6 - Square Pile Footings For 3 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 14.7 - Spacing Of M12 Bolts Supporting Stringers For 3 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 14.8 - Floor Joists For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.9 - Strip Flooring For 3 Kpa Floor Loads

Table 14.10 - Studs In Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.11 - Reference Table For Lintel Load Cases

Table 14.12 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Wall And Floor For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.13 - Lintel Supporting Wall And Floor Only For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.14 - Lintel Supporting Floor Only For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.15 - Top And Bottom Plates For Loadbearing Walls, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 8

Table 14.16 - Structural Plywood Flooring

Table A14.4 - Bearers, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.4 - Bearers, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.5 - Subfloor Jack Studs, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.5 - Subfloor Jack Studs, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.8 - Floor Joists For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.8 - Floor Joists For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.10 - Studs In Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.10 - Studs In Loadbearing Walls For All Wind Zones For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.12 - Lintels Supporting Roof, Wall And Floor For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.12 - Lintels Supporting Roof, Wall And Floor For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.13 - Lintels Supporting Wall And Floor Only For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.13 - Lintels Supporting Wall And Floor Only For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.14 - Lintels Supporting Floor Only For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.14 - Lintels Supporting Floor Only For 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Table A14.15 - Top And Bottom Plates For Loadbearing Walls, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 6

Table A14.15 - Top And Bottom Plates For Loadbearing Walls, 3 Kpa Floor Loads - Sg 10

Section 15 - 1.5 Kpa And 2.0 Kpa Snow Loading

15.1 General

15.2 Snow Loading

15.3 Roof Abutting An Upper Wall

Appendix A - Sg 6 And Sg 10 Tables

Table

Table 15.1 - Reference Table For Lintel Load Cases

Table 15.2 - Lintel Supporting Roof Only For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table 15.3 - Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table 15.4 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor And Wall For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg

Table 15.5 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor And Wall In All Wind Zones For 3 Kpa Floor Load And Up To

Table 15.6 - Rafters For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table 15.7 - Ridge Beams For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table 15.8 - Verandah Beams For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table 15.9 - Purlins On Their Flat In All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table 15.10 - Purlins On Their Edge For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 8

Table A15.2 - Lintel Supporting Roof Only For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.2 - Lintel Supporting Roof Only For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Table A15.3 - Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.3 - Lintel Supporting Roof And Wall For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Table A15.4 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor And Wall For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg

Table A15.4 - Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor And Wall For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg

Table A15.5 – Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor And Wall In All Wind Zones For 3 Kpa Floor Load And Up

Table A15.5 – Lintel Supporting Roof, Floor And Wall In All Wind Zones For 3 Kpa Floor Load And Up T

Table A15.6 - Rafters For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.6 - Rafters For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Table A15.7 - Ridge Beams For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.7 - Ridge Beams For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Table A15.8 - Verandah Beams For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.8 - Verandah Beams For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Table A15.9 - Purlins On Their Flat In All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.9 - Purlins On Their Flat In All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Table A15.10 - Purlins On Their Edge For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 6

Table A15.10 - Purlins On Their Edge For All Wind Zones Up To 1.5 Kpa Snow Load - Sg 10

Figure

Figure 15.1 – Snow Zones

Figure 15.2 – Roof Abutting Upper Wall

Section 16 - Composite Construction Lintel Tables

16.1 Plywood Box Beam Lintels

16.2 Glue-Laminated Timber Lintels

Table

Table 16.1 - Plywood Box Beam Lintels Supporting Roof Only

Table 16.2 - Glue-Laminated Timber Lintel Equivalents To Plywood Box Beam Lintels In ### Table 16.1

Figure

Figure 16.1 – Built-Up Plywood Box Beam Lintel – Vertical Section

Figure 16.2 – Built-Up Plywood Box Beam Lintel – Elevation And Longitudinal Section

Section 17 - Expansive Soils

17.1 General

17.2 Building Sites

17.3 Foundations

17.4 Reinforcement