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