THRU-Brackets for Timber Framing
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 570
- Valid from
- 18/12/2019
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
THRU-brackets are a range of formed galvanised steel brackets for reinforcing Radiata Pine solid timber and LVL floor joists (THRU-JOIST), studs (THRU-STUD) and top plates (THRU-TOP PLATE) to allow holes to be made for services.
Scope
THRU-brackets have been appraised for use as reinforcement to timber floor joists, studs and top plates at holes made for services. They are for use in non-specific design situations where floor joists, studs and top plates are specified within the scope of NZS 3604, up to, and including SG10 and LVL10.
THRU-TOP PLATE brackets have been appraised for use in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including Extra High.
THRU-brackets are for use in internal, dry, protected environments.