Built-up members
Jack studs and bottom and top plates must be solid timber members, but NZS 3604:2011 lets other solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. However, these need to be done correctly.
Framing
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Lintels under gable ends
By Roger Shelton – 1 December 2018, Build 169
At BRANZ, we often get asked if it’s necessary to have a lintel over an opening in a wall under a gable end where the gable framing may be able to span the opening without support from the lintel. Here’s our advice.
Sloped dragon ties
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2018, Build 169
The beauty of dragon ties is that they provide extra lateral support to an external wall, allowing a bigger room size before a ceiling diaphragm is needed. There are some rules around their use though.
