Framing

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Built-up members

By Alide Elkink 1 December 2018, Build 169

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.

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Using the right stud height

By Roger Shelton 1 June 2018, Build 166

NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings does not define stud length or height. This is creating some confusion, especially when continuous studs for chimneys or parapets pass intersecting framing. BRANZ has some advice.

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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.

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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.

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