Stratco Outback Gable Installation Manual

Outback Gable
CLEARSPAN ATTACHED
BEFORE YOU START
INSTALLATION
ner mitre of the side gutter. Check the roof sheets overhang into
are square in relation to the framework. Fix the front gutter with
h the end of the roof sheets into the gutter's back lip. For units
o the roof sheets with two rivets per pan. Rivet and seal the front
raps to the roof sheets. Lift the fi nal side gutter so that its front
end slides up behind the back channel. Fix the gutter in position
oof with silicone. The downpipe is not attached at this stage, as
vertical position.
ace the downpipe in line with the column. Mark and cut a hole in
chamfer. Insert the downpipe outlet from the inside of the gutter
(Figure 8.1). Remove any swarf and waterproof with silicone.
Rivet pop
to gutter Gutter Gutter
Rivet Strap
Gutter outlet
(downpipe pop)
Notched
beam filler
Downpipe
Outback Flat Attached
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Figure 8.1 Figure 8.2
VERANDAHS | PATIOS | CARPORTS
e Footing
spirit level. When plumb, fi ll the post hole with approximately
or pole to agitate the concrete to remove any air pockets. Repeat
ntinually checking the posts as you go. The concrete must have
he column to ensure any water does not pool around the base
remove any temporary bracing or props.
ncrete BEFORE YOU START
existing concrete slab with a footing plate, each plate must be
75 masonry anchors or two M12x75 screwbolts (Figure 9.1). The
It is important to check your Local Government Authority requirements before the installation of your new Stratco Outback
hole to the concrete edge is 75mm for M12 anchors.
the builder's responsibility to ensure any existing structure that an Outback Flat 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
nent contact with the columns, as corrosion will result in the base
them constantly during each stage of construction. Contact Stratco for advice if you do not have the necessary tools or information.
n, Use and Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products" brochure for
requirements.
Before starting, lay out the main components in order of assembly on the ground and check them against the delivery note. The 'Components'
section identifi es each part of your Outback Flat Verandah or Carport and shows the relative location of the components.
t the downpipe bracket to the column and bend the fl anges along
ipe. Slide the downpipe over the downpipe outlet and rivet into
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
rackets. Weatherproof all the fasteners with silicone.
diffi 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-off water. Check the column and beam positions on the ground; roughly check they are square
Column
by measuring the diagonals, then mark out the column locations. If columns are to be 'in ground', dig the holes to Stratco specifi cations.
ncrete raised M12x75 masonry
to column anchors or M10x75
screwbolts
Footing plate ADDITIOnAL mATERIALS
igure 9.0 Figure 9.1 The Outback kit does not include fi xings to attach the unit to an existing
structure or concrete/masonry anchors for the column installation. If
required, they must be purchased as additional items.
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TOOLS REQUIRED
maintain the good looks of all Stratco steel products and to ensure
possible. Washing with clean water must be frequent enough to
ts, and pollutants that may reduce the life of the product. Stratco • Drill & Hex/Phillips Head • Post Hole Digger
hed by rain require no additional maintenance. No Stratco steel Adaptors • Silicone Gun
nded for use over, or in close proximity, to swimming pools or • Rivet Gun • Spanner or Ratchet
uch as dirt or paving sand) should be placed against the columns.
• Tape Measure • Adjustable Construction Props
ing the location of Stratco steel products so that they are not
• Tin Snips • Turn Up/Down Tool
of pollution or environmental factors that could aff ect the life of
• Spirit Level • Concrete
and Maintenance' brochure for more information.
• Hack-Saw • Ladder
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Drill & Hex-Head Adaptor
• 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
Carefully read these instructions, along with the 'Outback Flat Attached Installation Guide'. Lay out the main
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components in order of assembly on the ground and check them against the delivery note. The 'Components'
section identifies each part of your Stratco Clearspan Gable and shows the location of the components.
Mark out the overall area of your verandah, patio or carport and ensure it is free from obstructions. Beam to wall
connections can cause difficulty 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 off water.
Flat Verandah. It is
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Check the post and beam positions on the ground, roughly check they are square and mark the hole locations.
If you do not have all the necessary tools or information, contact Stratco for advice. Before starting lay out all
components and check them against the delivery docket. The parts description identifies additional gable parts,
and the component layout diagram indicates their fastening position.
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