Structural Framing & Bracing
Floor Framing
Floor Bearers
Preferred: LVL – treated to a minimum level of H2
Suitable: all seasoned softwoods –H2
laminated timber beams
rolled structural steel
LSB
Un-suitable: unseasoned timber
Floor Joists
Preferred: Timber I Beams and LVL – minimum H2S
Suitable: all seasoned softwoods
limited application of KD hardwood
Un-suitable: metal (steel, aluminium) framing
unseasoned timber
See Internal Sheeting & Flooring for information on flooring.
Wall Framing
Framing - Studs & Plates
Preferred: KD Pine – termite treated
Suitable: LVL
Un-suitable: metal (steel, aluminium) framing
unseasoned timber
Wall Bracing
To provide the levels of rigidity necessary for safe handling and transport of all wall elements, OSB or hardboard sheet bracing is provided on one side of all panels produced.
Roof Framing
Roof Beams, Rafters & Purlins
Preferred: Roof Beams – LVL
Rafters & Purlins – LVL, timber I beams
Suitable: all seasoned softwoods
Un-suitable: metal (steel, aluminium) framing
unseasoned timber