Framing & Bracing Flashcards
What is the maximum spacing of nails when laminating studs?
35mm Stud - 75mm nail @ 600 CTS
45mm Stud - 90mm nail @ 600 CTS
What is the maximum spacing of nails when nailing ribbon plate to top plate?
Plates nailed together over each stud.
a - 35mm plate - 2 x 75mm nails
b - 45mm plate - 2 x 90mm nails
What are the requirements for corner blocks?
Minimum 200mm long maximum 900mm apart
What is the maximum diameter hole you can drill into a stud or plate?
25mm
What is the maximum notch into a stud for a bath or a shower?
10mm
What are the maximum spacing and stagger for nogging?
1350mm max spacings
150mm max stagger
How much clearance is required from the top of a window to the bottom of a window head or lintel?
15mm
The minimum clearance from the bottom chord of a truss to an internal wall is how much?
10mm
If 3 jamb studs are required, how many studs go under the lintel and how many remain full height?
2 Full length, 1 support lintel
If bottom plates are supported by blocking or a concrete floor, what is the minimum thickness you can use on a bottom plate?
35mm minimum
How much greater than the specified opening can lintels be sized up to?
70mm
For window openings greater than 3000mm, how many timber window sill trimmers are required?
3 Common Studs
What is the minimum clearance from a combined counter strutting beam to the ceiling lining?
25mm
What is the maximum notch for a birdsmouth?
1/3 Depth of rafter
Can lintels be sized as per AS1684.2 span tables, if they are supporting a concentrated load?
No, needs to be engineered
