Description

Pryda Connectors and Engineered Systems - Foundation Fixings are a range of metal plate connectors manufactured from galvanised steel coil or sheet, or from stainless steel. For more product details, refer to Section 10.

This Product Certificate covers the following Foundation Fixings:

• NZ Pryda Stud Anchor
• NZ Pole to Girt Bracket
• NZ Pryda Sheet Brace Strap

Scope

Pryda Connectors and Engineered Systems applications are limited to timber-framed structures designed in accordance with NZS 3604.

Pryda Connectors and Engineered Systems – Foundation Fixings shall be:

• Used for buildings within the limitations of NZS 3604; and,
• Product material and corrosion resistance coating shall be as specified in NZS 3604. The fastener material shall match the material of the selected product; and,
• Used in accordance with the limitations stated in the Reference Documents; and,
• Installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in the Reference Documents, in particular, the number, specification and fixing pattern of the fasteners must be followed; and,
• Used with minimum JD5 timber as defined in NZS AS 1720.1.

The following product specific limitations shall apply:

• NZ Pryda Stud Anchor has a design capacity of 6 kN when used as a single stud anchor and 12 kN when used in pairs.
• NZ Pole to Girt Brackets shall be installed in pairs to the top and underside of the girt as defined in the Reference Documents.
• NZ Pryda Sheet Brace Strap has a design capacity of 7.5 kN.