Subfloor bracing
In Build 131 (pages 29–30), we explained the information needed before starting bracing calculations for a building. This time, we work through a subfloor example.
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By Tom Edhouse – 1 October 2012, Build 132
In Build 131 (pages 29–30), we explained the information needed before starting bracing calculations for a building. This time, we work through a subfloor example.
By Roger Shelton – 1 December 2012, Build 133
A Build reader has asked what is the correct loaded dimension for a lintel supporting a hip roof. The correct answer is, it depends.
By Roger Shelton – 1 October 2013, Build 138
A reader asks, ‘how do the NZS 3604:2011 topographic zones work?’. With more buildings being constructed on exposed sites, this is an important question to understand.
By Tom Edhouse – 1 June 2014, Build 142
NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings sets out how to size rafters in table 10.1. The BRANZ technical helpline has received queries on doing this, so let’s step through some examples.
By Tom Edhouse – 1 February 2013, Build 134
We complete this four-part Build series on calculating bracing requirements by looking at roof bracing.
By Tom Edhouse – 1 October 2013, Build 138
There seems to be some confusion around selecting lintels and deciding if uplift fixings are required using NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings Table 8.14, so grab your copy of NZS 3604 and work through the steps.
By Tom Edhouse – 1 June 2013, Build 136
Readers have asked about bracing requirements in two extra situations, so tom edhouse outlines the rules. First up are discontinuous floors or ceilings.
By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2014, Build 142
Verge overhangs are the areas of a timber-framed roof that are most vulnerable to wind damage, so it’s important to get them right.
By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2015, Build 148
Several maps help designers define the relative seismicity of a given site or region. They do differ, however, which can be confusing.
By Tom Edhouse – 1 December 2012, Build 133
This third article in a Build series on calculating bracing requirements for a building looks at wall bracing.