Fixing and Bracing Guidelines For Timber Roof Trusses 2015 - Issue 1

T I M B E R
R O O F
T R U S S E S
FIXING & BRACING

Guidelines for
TIMBER ROOF TRUSSES

The Timber Roof Trusses you are about to install have been
manufactured to engineering standards. To ensure that the trusses perform,
it is essential that they be handled, erected and braced correctly.
2015 - ISSUE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fixing & Bracing Guidelines For Timber Roof Trusses
General......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Design.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Transport..................................................................................................................................................................................3
Job Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................3
Roof Layout..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Erection and Fixing....................................................................................................................................................................4
Girder and Dutch Hip Girder Trusses........................................................................................................................................7
Saddle Truss Fixing.................................................................................................................................................................11
Roofing Battens......................................................................................................................................................................12
Permanent Bracing.................................................................................................................................................................12
Web Ties and Stiffeners..........................................................................................................................................................17
Girder Brackets.......................................................................................................................................................................20
Guard Rail Systems................................................................................................................................................................26
MiTek 20/20 User Guide..........................................................................................................................................................28
Truss Installation Checklist.....................................................................................................................................................32
Product Certification...............................................................................................................................................................32
GENERAL
JOB STORAGE AND LIFTING
The roof trusses you are about to install have been manufactured to
engineering standards. To ensure that the trusses perform as designed
it is essential that they be handled, erected and braced correctly.
The installation of prefabricated timber trusses is covered by the Australian
Standard AS 4440 Installation of nailplated timber trusses. The following
information is an abbreviated set of instructions designed to assist
with on site work and is not intended to replace the need to reference
AS 4440. The following recommendations apply to roof trusses on standard
domestic buildings where truss design details are obtained from MiTek
engineering programs. Details for commercial, industrial and non standard
domestic buildings, are to be provided by an Engineer responsible for the
overall building design.
Trusses should be inspected on arrival at site. Any damaged trusses should

be reported immediately and not site repaired without approval of the truss
fabricator.
Where it is anticipated that trusses will be stored on site for an extended
period of time before use, adequate provision should be made to protect
trusses against the effects of weather.
Once trusses are installed they should not be left exposed to weather for long
periods. Repeated wetting and drying has a detrimental effect on the strength
of both timber and connection.
Protective covering, where used, should allow free air circulation around trusses.
Trusses when stored on the job site should be on timber fillets clear off the
ground and in a flat position to avoid distortion.
When lifting, care must be taken to avoid damaging of joints and timber.
Spreader bars with attachment to the panel points should be used where
span exceeds 9000 mm. Never lift by the apex joint only.
The trusses may also be placed on the top plates by pulling them up on skids,
spread at 3000 mm, taking the same precaution as described above.
Ensure that the trusses are not distorted or allowed to sag between supports.
The recommended method of lifting trusses will depend on a number of factors,
including truss length and shape.
In general, sling truss from top chord panel points as shown below.
Slings should be located at equal distance from truss centreline and be
approximately 1/3 to 1/2 truss length apart.
The angle between sling legs should be 60 or less and where truss spans
are greater than 9000 mm a spreader bar or StrongBack should be used.
Some typical examples are shown below.
DESIGN
1. Trusses are designed for normal roof, ceiling and wind loads to suit specific
jobs and conditions. Additional loading such as Solar Units, Hot Water
Tanks, Air Conditioning, etc. require special consideration. Advice should
be sought from the truss fabricator prior to commencing construction.
2. Wall frames and beams supporting trusses must be designed for the correct
roof loads. Refer AS 1684 Residential Timber-Framed Construction for
details.
3. Wind load is an important factor in the design and performance of roof
trusses. Ensure that you have correctly advised the truss fabricator with
regard to wind load requirements and that adequate provision has been
made to fix trusses to the support structure to withstand wind uplift forces.
4. Trusses are generally designed to be supported on the outer wall with inner
walls being non load bearing. Where it is necessary to use internal walls
for load bearing, these will be clearly shown on layouts. Note that the
supporting structure is stable in its own right.
5. Before ordering trusses, ensure that your particular requirements have
been provided for and that all relevant information has been supplied to
the truss manufacturer. If non standard trusses are being used, ensure
that erection and bracing details are known before erection commences.
6. For environments where the atmosphere may be conducive to corrosion,
such as some types of industrial and agricultural buildings, or buildings
near the ocean and subject to salt spray, consideration should be given to
the use of G8S stainless steel connector plates.
60 or less
Important Note
Approx 1/2 to 1/3

of truss length
1. It is the Builders responsibility to ensure that all relevant information

required for design is provided to the fabricator at time of ordering
trusses, including spans, pitches, profiles, quantities and loadings.
Final confirmation of details by the fabricator with the builder is
recommended prior to manufacture.
2. Trusses are designed to be part of a structural system, which includes
battens/purlins, bracing, binders, fascias and the connection of these
components. The full strength of trusses is not achieved until all
components are installed correctly. All trusses must braced (temporary
and permanently) and stabilised throughout installation of the roof truss
system. No truss should be loaded until all permanent bracing is fixed
and battens/purlins are installed. Installers should not stand on any truss
until all temporary bracing is fixed in place and the truss is stabilised in
accordance with the following instructions.
3. As truss installation invariably involves working at heights, a risk
assessment should be undertaken for each site and all relevant workplace
safety practices followed. With every roof structure and job site,
conditions are different. It is the builders responsibility to consider these
conditions when determining the procedures to be adopted in lifting and
fixing roof components. The procedures should be discussed with all
sub-contractors and employees on site and the agreed methods
documented. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has published a
document called Safe Working Method Statement No.10 which has been
found satisfactory for this purpose and suitable for many job sites.
This document may be obtained from the HIA or your truss supplier. Safe
Work Australia has also published The National Code of Practice for the
Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction. This code contains specific
guidance for all those who work in the residential construction sector,
including information for adopting a risk management approach for all
work at height in housing, as well as detailed guidance when working at 2
metres and above.
4. Ensure all bracing is permanently fixed and all brackets are fully installed
prior to working on or loading the roof.
5. Trusses are designed for specific loading, geometry and support conditions.
Under no circumstances should any component of the truss be drilled, cut,
removed or modified in any way without prior approval from the truss
fabricator.
6. Trusses should not be used or stored where they are subjected to repeated
wetting and drying as this has a detrimental effect on the strength of both
timber and connections.
7. If trusses have been designed for timber fascias, do not replace with steel
fascia without asking your truss supplier to check the overhang design.
Spreader bar
Approx 1/2 to 1/3

of truss length
Spreader bar
Strongback tied to each

intersecting web
of chord
Approx 1/2 to 1/3

of truss length
Strongback tied to
top chord at approx.
300mm intervals
TRANSPORT
Trusses must be fully supported when being transported in either a horizontal
or vertical plane. Care must be taken when tying down, not to put strain on
chords or webs.
Timber or metal right angle protectors are a satisfactory method of avoiding
damage. Unloading and handling is described opposite.
Approx 1/2 to 1/3

of truss length
ROOF LAYOUT
NOTE: For 900mm spaced trusses, plasterers prefer to use 50mm battens.
A layout for trusses must be determined before erection. If in doubt consult

your truss fabricator.
Points circled on these layouts may be critical. Refer to the Wall Frame
Construction notes.
Hip truss/rafter
Hip End
Truncated girder
Wall Frame Construction
Ridge
The load bearing frames should be checked for:

Fix at crossing with minimum
of1 TRIP-L-GRIP (typical)
Dutch Hip
Standard truss
Dutch hip girder
1. Lintel sizes suitable for truss loading. Consult AS 1684 or your truss
fabricator.
Jack truss/rafter
2. If trusses are not located directly over studs the top plate size must be in
accordance with AS 1684.
Hip truss/rafter
3. Girder trusses may require the strengthening of studs at the points of

support. Check the loading with your truss fabricator and refer to AS 1684.
Points circled on the layout notes are critical.
The supporting structure construction must be adequate to resist wind
up-lift forces.
Ridge
Trusses
Standard truss
Gable
Jack truss/rafter
Top plate
Raking truss
Studs
Ridge
Trusses
Top plate
Verge trimming
Standard truss
NOTE: End gable truss to be located over end wall unless otherwise advised
by supplier.
T Shaped
Raking truss
Lintel at opening
Top plate strengthening may be required where trusses do not coincide

with studs.
Place 75 x 25mm intermediate ties on top

Standard chord between saddle trusses where spacing
truss exceeds top chord design restraint centres.
Trusses
Top plate
Ridge
Studs
Frame Bracing
Ridge
Verge trimming
Girder truss
Saddle truss
L Shaped
The frame must be fully braced, plumb, and nailed home before the erection
of trusses is commenced.
ERECTION AND FIXING
Raking truss
It is convenient to mark the truss position on the wall plates before lifting
trusses. Use the layout drawing as your guide and note that the truss design
spacing must not be exceeded.
Verge trimming
Truncated girder
Standard truss
Hip truss/rafter
Ensure first truss is installed carefully and within erection tolerances.

WARNING Do not use web as ladder to climb up or down the roof during
installation. This can cause damage to the web and lead to serious injury.
Jack truss/rafter
Girder truss
Ridge
Girder truss
GABLE ROOFS start with a gable truss at each end, fixing it to the top plate
at the position marked. These trusses must be temporarily braced back to the
ground or frame at the panel points.
Raking truss
HIP OR DUTCH GABLE start with the Dutch girder truss or the truncated
girder, placing it on the top plate at the position marked and temporarily
bracing it back to the frame. Locate hip and jack trusses and adjust girder
truss position before fixing.
Saddle truss
Ridge
Intermediate ties
as above
LINE Using a stringline along the Apex, place each intermediate truss
and fix it to the top plate at the position marked, spacing it with gauging
rods and ties.
Verge trimming
Gable Ends
Where a gable end is required, consult your truss fabricator for details of
construction and erection.
Supporting Structure (Frame or Brick)
String line
A structure that is not level and is out of square will result in an ugly and
unsatisfactory roof line. Time is well spent in ensuring:
1. The load bearing top plates are level.
2. The structure is of the correct dimension.
3. The top plates as well as being level, are straight in their length .
4. The internal walls are set below the outer wall level by:
Unbattened ceiling 10mm. Battened ceiling 10mm plus
batten thickness.
Spacing Trusses
Camber
DO NOT STAND ON A TRUSS THAT DOES NOT HAVE ALL ITS

TRUSSSPACERS OR TEMPORARY TIES FIXED.
Trusses are built with a camber in the bottom chord. The camber is designed
to suit the span and load. A girder truss will have more camber than other
trusses. The camber is progressively taken up as the load from the roof
covering and ceiling is applied. Under no circumstances should trusses be
supported along the span (unless designed for) by blocking or propping.
The purpose of temporary bracing is to hold trusses straight and plumb prior
to fixing permanent bracing. All permanent bracing, ties, hold down, etc.
must be fixed prior to loading roof.
If a truss has been designed to be supported internally a SUPPORT HERE

label is affixed to the appropriate point.
CODE REQUIREMENTS - Australian Standard for the installation of nailplated

trusses AS 4440 requires that temporary ties are to be used on top chords
at spacings no greater than 3000mm and on bottom chords at spacings no
greater then 4000mm. However, it is good practice to place top chord ties at
each top chord panel point.
Camber
The TrussSpacer is designed to replace the temporary chord ties as required

by AS 4440. To conform with AS 4440 requirements use TrussSpacers
as below.
Standard layout
Erection Bracing
3000mm
(max)
THE TRUSSES MUST BE BRACED DURING ERECTION.

IF THIS IS NOT DONE, THEN TWO PROBLEMS CAN OCCUR.
3000mm
(max)
3000mm
(max)
1. Collapse during erection.
3000mm
(max)
2. Erection tolerance will be exceeded, causing overloading, buckling and

possible permanent damage.
The exact details of erection bracing will, for practical purposes, differ from
job to job. The following recommendations are for guidance only as the
details employed are the erectors responsibility.
4000mm
(max)
The first truss should be erected straight and plumb to erection tolerances
given previously and temporarily braced to a rigid element, e.g. wall or
ground as shown on diagram following.
TrussSpacers.
Trusses
4000mm
(max)
4000mm
(max)
Alternative layout
3000mm
(max)
3000mm
(max)
Temporary post fixed to wall frame.

One per top chord panel point.
Gable
TrussSpacers to the top

of truss top chords at
panel points.
4000mm
(max)
4000mm
(max)
See TrussSpacer Installation Instructions for further information.
Wall
Truss being
installed
Previously braced truss

Trusses
TrussSpacers to
the Bottom Chord.
Solid props fixed to ground
at panel points.
Wall
TrussSpacer: GTS600 for 600mm centres, GTS900 for 900mm centres.

TrussSpacer
IMPORTANT NOTE
TrussSpacers
These recommendations are a guide only for the erection of standard gable
trusses up to 13000mm span, and spaced at centres not exceeding 1200mm.
For trusses beyond these conditions, consult your truss fabricator.
TrussSpacer
Erection Tolerances
Tolerance is critical for both a good roof line and effective bracing. A stringline,
a plumb line or level should be used.
1. Trusses to be erected with minimal bow, in the truss and in any chord, with
a tolerance not exceeding the lesser of L/200 and 50mm, where L is as
defined as shown in diagrams.
Brace
2. Trusses to be erected so that no part of the truss is out of plumb with a

tolerance exceeding the lesser of height/50 and 50 mm.
Tie
Brace Top
Tie
Plate
Generally if a bow or tilt is evident to the eye, the truss has been erected
outside the tolerances.
Brace
Bow
Each successive truss should be spaced using TrussSpacers. TrussSpacers

are recommended in lieu of gauging rod or timber ties, as these can be fixed
to the trusses prior to lifting trusses on to top plates.
Plumb
Truss
Truss
Bow
L
Truss
If timber ties are used, they must be continuous and be no less than 70 x 35
F5. Fix to each truss with a minimum of one 65mm nail and splice the ends
by lapping over two adjacent trusses. Short timber noggings between trusses
are not acceptable.
Bow
L
Height of
any
section
Out of
plumb
Support Tolerances
Trusses parallel to non-bracing wall
SUPPORT AT HEEL/CUT-OFF
When truss heel or end of cut-off truss extends over support with no reduced
bearing, the maximum tolerance is 50mm.
3 nails
4 nails
Trusses at right angle

to non-bracing wall
50mm max.
InternalWall Bracket nailed

to middle of slot.
Leave gap between nail head
and bracket to allow for
vertical movement of truss
on loading.
50mm max.
When truss heel or end of cut-off truss is shorter than wall support, the maximum
tolerance is half the wall thickness, up to 50mm. Check bearing strength where
bearing area is reduced.
INTERNALWALL BRACKET: IWB

(b) Bracing Wall
When internal non-load bearing walls are designed as bracing walls, trusses
should be fixed to top plate using BraceWall Brackets according to Table 1
and as follows.
Trusses at right angles to bracing wall
Wall top plate
D
Not greater than, 2
up to 50mm max.
D
Not greater than, 2
up to 50mm max.
Truss at right
angle to wall
Fix one nail to top of

each slot and leave gap
between nail head
and bracket
Gap between
wall top plate
and trimmer
Internal Support
The maximum allowable tolerance at internal support is 100mm.
Fix 8 nails
to top plate
Trusses parallel to bracing wall

Truss parallel to wall
Wall top plate

Trimmer
(refer table below)
100mm max.
Overhang Supported
Fix one nail to top of

each slot and leave gap
between nail head
and bracket
For overhang supported truss, the maximum tolerance is half the wall thickness,
up to 50mm. Check bearing strength where bearing area is reduced.
Fix trimmer to
truss bottom
chord with
2 MSA1465
MiTek screws
Gap between wall top
plate and trimmer
Fix 8 nails
to top plate
BraceWall Bracket: BWB35

Trimmer Size
(mm x mm)
Minimum Grade
Maximum Truss
Spacing (mm)
90 x 35
MGP12
600, 900
120 x 35
MGP12
1200
D
Not greater than, 2
up to 50mm max.
Table 1 - Fixing requirements for top of bracing walls
Fixing to Top Plate

INTERNAL OR NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS.
(a) Non-Bracing Wall
If internal or non-load bearing walls are not designed as bracing walls,
fix the truss with the InternalWall Bracket with nails to middle of slots to
allow for truss settlement as it is loaded. Brackets are fixed at 1.8m centres
along unsupported sections of the wall. Where trusses are parallel to walls,
trim between the bottom chords and fix brackets to the trimmer. Where nonload-bearing walls are stable in their own right, no InternalWall Brackets
are required.
Number of BraceWall Brackets (BWB35)
Bracing
Length
(m)
1.5
2.0
3.0
3.5
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.5
9.0
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
For bracing walls rated at (kN/m) capacity
NAILING DETAILS (all truss types)
(c) Non-Load Bearing External Wall

For non-loadbearing external walls, such as verandah walls where trusses are
pitched off verandah beams or other beams, the top plate of the wall should
be stabilized at maximum 3000mm centres as shown.
Block pieces
NAILS - Use 3.05mm diameter glue coated or ring shank nails, minimum
65mm long for truss thickness up to 38mm or 75mm long for truss thickness
up to 50mm
Wall top plate
BOLTS - Use M12 bolts with 50 x 50 x 3.0mm square washers or 55 dia. x 3.0mm
round washers.
SCREWS - Use No. 14 gauge x 65mm long up to 38mm timber or 75mm long
up to 50mm timber.
Fixing of block
pieces to wall
top plate in
accordance
with AS1684
recommendations
External nonload bearing wall
For further information refer to MIRS-0020.

*Ensure all fasteners are fixed before loading roof.
GABLE END FIXING
Gap between top

plate and truss
There are a number of different ways in which gable ends and verge overhangs
can be constructed. These include:
Truss bottom
chord
Cantilevered Battens
Underpurlines
Outriggers over Raking Truss
Verge Sprockets
The selection of a particular method will depend on a number of factors
including verge overhang distance, roof and ceiling material, truss spacing,
end wall construction, wind load and preferred local building practice and
cost. The following are typical details for each fixing method. For connection
details refer to MIRS-0016
EXTERNAL OR LOAD BEARING WALLS.

Each end of the truss should be fixed to the top plate in accordance with
recommendations on page 17.
FIXING TO GIRDER TRUSSES
CANTILEVERED BATTENS
Special Girder Brackets are available for supporting standard trusses on

the bottom chords of Girder Trusses. These brackets should be fully fixed
in accordance with details supplied by the truss fabricator prior to loading
roof. (Refer page 20).
Batten overhang (or verge overhang)
Cantilevered roof batten
Verge rafter
or barge board
FIXING OF VALLEY (SADDLE) TRUSSES

Connection of valley (saddle) trusses to be in accordance with details
supplied by the truss fabricator or those in AS 4440.
Blocking to suit
@ 1200mm max centres
FIXING OF MULTIPLE PLY TRUSSES

Multiple ply trusses are required to be joined in accordance with the following
recommendations to comply with design assumptions.
Standard truss
Gable overhang
STANDARD, TRUNCATED AND HIP TRUSSES

Double Truss (nail one side only)
Join all chords and webs with nails or screws staggered one side only.
*Nails or screws to be at 300mm centres for top chords and 450mm centres
for bottom chord and webs.
Gable end stud
Ceiling batten
UNDERPURLINS
Underpurlin overhang (or verge overhang)
CycloneTie: CT600 (typical)
Fly rafter
300mm (T/c)
450mm (B/c, web)
Verge rafter
or barge board
TRIPLE TRUSS
(nail both sides with bolts or screws at panel points)
Standard truss
Underpurlin
Join outer trusses to centre truss using the double truss details. In addition,
join trusses at each panel point with one M12 bolt or alternatively with two
sufficiently long No. 14 screws from each side (i.e. 4 screws at each panel
point).
Gable overhang
Gable end stud

@ 600mm max. centres
Ceiling batten
OUTRIGGERS OVER RAKING TRUSS

Verge overhang (or outrigger overhang)
M12 bolt at
panel points
Fly rafter
Trip-L-Grip: TGL/R
Verge rafter
or barge board
GIRDER AND DUTCH HIP GIRDER TRUSSES

Nail or screw as for standard trusses except maximum nail or screw centres
to be 300mm to all chords and webs.
Outrigger
Waling plate to be fixed to each Dutch Hip girder chord and web crossing with
nails, screws or bolts in accordance with M2RS-0008.
Gable overhang
If screws are used in FastFit MkIII and MKIV Girder Bracket, use 65mm screws
in double 35mm girder. With triple 35mm ply girder, use 65mm screws
in bracket and fix additional 65mm screws in back of girder truss behind
bracket. Use 3 screws for FastFit MKIII and 8 screws for FastFit MKIV Girder
Bracket. Alternatively, use 100mm No. 14 Type 17 hex head screws in bracket.
With multiple 50mm ply girder, use bolts or longer screws.
Gable end stud

Standard
truss
Raking
truss
15mm
Ceiling batten
VERGE SPROCKETS
TG BC
Verge sprocket
length
Fly rafter
TG BC
Three effective flat

head 65mm nails
Standard truss centres
Hip BC
Hip BC
Barge board
Verge sprocket
Detail B1 - Jack Truss to Truncated Girder Truss
CycloneTie
(typical)
Jack TC
Standard truss
Verge overhang
Gable end stud
One TGL bent to suit with

4/2.8mm x 30mm
reinforced head nails into
the side of each top chord
for truncated girder.
TG HTC
Note: For wind classification N2

and tile roofs, truncated girder
with spans up to 8000mm and
station up to 2400mm, detail
C1 may be used.
Ceiling batten
Hip End Fixing

The fixing details in this section are suitable for trusses with maximum
spacing up to 900mm (or 1200mm for sheet roof up to N3), snow
load up to 0.2kPa and 3600mm maximum truncated girder station.
For other applications exceeding these limits, refer to connections detailed in
the MiTek 20/20 design output.
TG BC
Three effective flat head

65mm nails
Jack BC
NOTES:
1. These connections are adequate, based on general domestic construction
practices which include at least two 2.5mm skew nails, with a penetration
of 10 times of nail diameter to supporting member, connecting each
member.
Detail C1 - Extended Jack or Hip Truss to top chord

of Truncated Standard Trusses
Jack TC
2. Nails details may be substituted by screws with equivalent capacity.

3. These details are also applicable for use in conjunction with conventional
hip ends.
TS HTC
For Wind Classification N1, N2, N3 or C1

Connection of trusses at hip end for wind classification N1, N2, N3 or C1 are
in accordance with the details shown and described in Figure 1 and Detail
A1 to E1.
Two 65mm skew nails into the

side of each top chord
Figure 1. Typical trussed hip end connection for Wind Classification N1,
N2, N3 or C1
Detail D1 - Jack Truss to Hip Truss (maximum jack station 1800 mm)
Detail A1 or B1
Detail A1 or E1
Detail D1 or E1
Hip TC

65mm nails though jack
truss top chord into
hip truss top chord.
Detail C1
Detail B1
Jack TC

truss bottom chord into
hip truss bottom chord.
Hip BC
Jack BC
NOTES:
1. For effective skew nailing, the nail shall be driven into one member not
closer than 25mm to no more than 38mm from the arris in contact with
the adjacent member. The nail shall be driven at an angle between 30
and 45 to the face into which the nail is driven.
Detail E1 - Jack Truss to Hip Truss (maximum jack station 3000 mm)
Hip TC
Fix as per Detail D1 plus

one CreeperConnector
(CC200L/R) with
6/2.8mm x 30mm
reinforced head nails
to each top chord
2. Where nails are smaller than the nominated size or other than plain shank
nails, or machine driven, or both, their performance shall not be inferior to
the nail size given.
3. Roof battens or purlins and ceiling battens shall be fixed to trusses in
accordance with approved specifications.
Jack TC
Detail A1 - Hip Truss to Truncated Girder Truss

Hip TC
Trip-L-Grip: TGL/R
TG HTC

truss bottom chord into
hip truss bottom chord.
TG HTC
Hip BC
Jack BC
Hip TC
For Wind Classification N4, C2 or C3

Connection of trusses at hip end for wind classification N4, C2 or C3 are in
accordance with the details shown and described in Figure 1 and Detail A2
to E2.
Figure 2. Typical trussed hip end connection for

Wind Classification N4, C2 or C3
Jack TC
Detail A2
Detail C2
Station up to 2400mm. One

Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R) bent to
suit with 4/2.8mm x 30mm
reinforcedhead nails into the
side of each top chord for
truncated girder.
Detail E2 or F2
Detail D2
Detail B2
TG HTC
Detail C2 - Intersection of Jack and Hip Truss to Truncated Standard Truss

One CreeperConnector
(CC200L/R) with 6/2.8mm
x 30mm reinforced head nails
into each face.
NOTES:
1. For effective skew nailing, the nail shall be driven into one member not
closer than 25 mm to no more than 38 mm from the arris in contact with
the adjacent member. The nail shall be driven at an angle between 30
and 45 to the face into which the nail is driven.
Hip TC
One Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R) with

4/2.8mm x 30mm reinforced
head nails into the side of each
top chord.
2. Where nails are smaller than the nominated size or other than plain shank
nails, or machine driven, or both, their performance shall not be inferior to
the nail size given.
3. Roof battens or purlins and ceiling battens shall be fixed to trusses in
accordance with approved specifications.
TS HTC
Jack TC
Detail D2 - Extended Jack or Hip Truss to top chord of Truncated Standard

Trusses
4. Jack trusses are assumed to be supported in the horizontal top chord of

the truncated girder.
Jack TC
Detail A2 - Hip Truss to Truncated Girder Truss
One Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R)

with 4/2.8mm x 30mm
the side of each
top chord.
Hip TC
One 30 x 0.8mm
Structural TieDown
Strap (TD2230) with
4/2.8mm x 30mm
reinforced head nails
into each leg.
TS HTC
Detail E2 - Jack Truss to Hip Truss (maximum jack station 2400mm)
TG HTC
TG BC
Jack TC
Hip TC
Hip BC
Jack BC
(see detail B2)
Use one CreeperConnector

(CC200) with 6/2.8mm
x 30mm reinforced head nails
into each face.
Jack TC
Detail B2 - Jack Truss to Truncated Girder Truss
Station 2450mm to 3600mm.

One 30 x 0.8mm
Structural TieDown Strap
(TD2230) bent under
the horizontal top chord,
fixed with 4/2.8mm
x 30mm reinforced
head nails to each leg.
One Creeper Connector

(CC200L/R) with 6/
2.8mm x 30mm
each face.
Jack TC
Hip BC
TG HTC
CreeperConnector CC200
Jack BC
Detail F2 - Jack Truss to Hip Truss (maximum jack station 3000mm)
One Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R) or

Universal Trip-L-Grip (TGU)
Type E bent to suit with 4/
2.8mm x 30mm reinforced
head nails into the side
of each bottom chord.
Hip TC
TG BC
Creeper
TC
Top Chord.
One 30 x 0.8mm
Structural TieDown Strap (TD2230)
with 4/2.8mm x 30mm reinforced
head nails to each leg and one
CreeperConnector (CC200L/R) with 6/2.8mm
x 30mm reinforced head nails into face of
each top chord.
Jack BC
Bottom Chord. See detail E2
Load direction E
Hip TC
CreeperConnectors
Installation:
CreeperConnectors have been designed to connect jack trusses to hip trusses.

They may be used wherever a mitre plate is specified in AS 4440.
SINGLE FOLD FIXING METHOD

Suits single or double mitred jack/cut-off truss with skew angle from 30to 80.
1. Locate jack/cut-off truss into position and fix 3/75mm nails through each
top and bottom chord to the hip/boomerang girder truss.
55 for = 65
70 for = 90
75mm
45
Jack/cut-off truss
top chord
Hip/boomerang girder
truss top chord
mm
130
Hip/boomerang girder truss

bottom chord (min 140mm)
CC200 CreeperConnector ( = 90)

Suitable for low pitch roofs or for bottom chord connection.
That is, pitches 0 to 12.5 pitched chords.
CC200R and CC200L CreeperConnectors ( = 65)
Jack/cut-off truss
Suitable for pitches from 13 to 25 and that suffix L and R defines that the
product is designed for left hand or right hand connection.
30 to 80
2. With the short leg against the girder, align the Boomerang Connector with
the incoming truss with a 6mm offset above bottom edge of the bottom
chord. If necessary, bend the Boomerang Connector to the skew angle
before aligning.
Fixing Detail for Double Mitred Truss

Single mitre and square cut ends are not suitable for this method.
Fix 6 nails to each chord
Hip/boomerang
girder truss
bottom chord
Fix 3 nails
to mitred face
Include 3/65mm nails through

chords in all cases
6mm
Jack/cut-off truss
bottom chord
SQUARE CUT
Hip/Boomerang
girder truss
3. Ensure the connector is flush with the chord surface and fix 15 nails into
the hip/boomerang girder bottom chord and 15 nails into vertical web and
bottom chord of the jack/cut-off truss.
Hip/boomerang
girder truss
bottom chord
Jack/Cut-off
truss
Creeper/Boomerang Connectors
Do not use CreeperConnector

with square mitre cut jack/cut-off truss chords
Fix 15 nails into

each truss
Jack/cut-off truss
bottom chord
BOOMERANG CONNECTOR (BC200)
DOUBLE FOLD FIXING METHOD
The Boomerang Connector has been developed to provide a strong and

economical connection between cut-off trusses and boomerang girders,
or between large jack trusses and hip trusses.
Suits double mitred jack/cut-off truss with skew angle from 17to 30.
Single mitre and square cut ends are not suitable for this method.
1. Locate jack/cut-off truss into position and fix 3/75mm nails through each
top and bottom chord to the hip/boomerang girder truss.
Table 2 gives the maximum span recommendations of jack/cut-off truss

connected to the hip/boomerang girder truss with a Boomerang Connector.
Table 2. Maximum Jack/Cut-off Truss Span (m)

Joint
Group
Jack/cut-off truss
top chord
Wind Classification
N2
N3
N4
N5
C1
C2
C3
Hip/boomerang girder
truss top chord
Sheet roof, 20 roof pitch & plaster ceiling @900mm crs

JD3
16.0
16.0
10.3
6.3
9.3
5.8
3.9
JD4
16.0
16.0
10.3
6.3
9.3
5.8
3.9
JD5
15.5
15.5
10.3
6.3
9.3
5.8
3.9
Hip/boomerang girder truss

Concrete tile, 20 roof pitch & plaster ceiling @600mm crs

JD3
16.0
16.0
16.0
11.8
16.0
10.2
6.3
JD4
15.8
15.8
15.8
11.8
15.8
10.2
6.3
JD5
12.2
12.2
12.2
11.8
12.2
10.2
6.3
Jack/cut-off truss
10
17 to 30
Roof Pitch >15
2. With the short leg against the girder, position the bend line along the tip of
the double mitre. Offset 6mm above the bottom of the bottom chords.
Hip/boomerang
girder truss bottom chord
6mm
Saddle
truss
Where truss spacing is

greater than top chord
design restraint centres,
intermediate top chord
ties are required to overlap
existing battens
One effective
65mm skew nail
driven through saddle
truss bottom chord
into supporting truss
top chord at each
intersection
of the truss
Jack/cut-off truss
bottom chord
3. Fix 15 nails into the hip/boomerang girder bottom chord.
Supporting truss
top chord
Hip/boomerang
Alternatively, one Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R)

fixed with 4/2.8 nails to each face,
without timber ledge
Jack/cut-off truss
bottom chord
Fix 15 nails into

girder truss
Supporting
truss top chord
4. Wrap the Boomerang Connector around the mitre cut face and fix 3 nails
into the mitre fold.
Hip/boomerang
35mm x 45mm timber

ledge or block fixed to
top chord
>450mm
Saddle truss
65mm nails
Fix 3 nails
into mitre
Jack/cut-off truss
bottom chord
Tap
65mm nails
5. Further wrap the connector flush with the jack/cut-off truss. Then fix another
15 nails into the vertical web and bottom chord of the jack/cutoff truss.
Block infill (minimum 75 x 35) to where the saddle truss

is cantilevered more than 450mm or where the saddle truss is not
supported by two truss top chords, fixed to the saddle truss bottom
chord with 2/65mm nails, and to each end to supporting
truss top chord with 2/65mm nails
Hip/boomerang
FOR WIND CLASSIFICATION N4, C2 OR C3

Supported Trusses Without a Ceiling
Fix another
15 nails into jack/
cut-off truss
Jack/cut-off truss
bottom chord
Saddle
truss
SADDLE TRUSS FIXING

The fixing details in this section are suitable for trusses with maximum
spacing up to 900mm (or 1200mm for sheet roof up to N3). For trusses
supporting sheet roof up to 1200mm truss spacing and up to N4 or C3
wind classification, substitute the fixing details between saddle truss and
supporting truss with details in Table 3. For other applications exceeding
these limits, specific design is required.
Fixing Details
N1, N2, N3 & C1
1 x Universal Trip-L-Grip
N4, C2 & C3
2 x Universal Trip-L-Grips, or 1 x CycloneTie

CT400 plus 1 x 65mm skew nail
Two Trip-L-Grips (TGL/R) fixed with

4/2.8 nails to each face
Supporting
truss top chord
FOR WIND CLASSIFICATION N1, N2, N3 OR C1

existing battens
>450mm
Valley
truss
Roof Pitch 15
Saddle
truss
Saddle
truss
Supporting truss
top chord
Table 3 - Saddle Fixing Sheet Roof,

1200mm Truss Spacing, up to N4, C3
Wind
Classification

existing battens
One effective
65mm skew nail
driven through saddle
truss bottom chord
into supporting truss
top chord at each
intersection
of the truss
65mm nails
65mm nails
Block infill (minimum 75 x 35) to where the
saddle truss is cantilevered more than 450mm
or where the saddle truss is not supported by
two truss top chords, fixed to the saddle truss bottom
chord with 2/65mm nails, and to each
end to supporting truss top chord with 2/65mm nails
Supporting truss
top chord
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One Trip-L-Grip
with 4/2.8 nails
to each face
OPTION 1
Supported Trusses With A Ceiling
Saddle
truss

existing battens
Y
Valley
truss
Roof Battens at max 1200 crs. fixed to each block

using 14g type 17 screw with minimum 45mm
penetration into truss top chord or equivalent
Splice
40 min.
45 min.
Truss
Top Chord
Supporting truss
top chord
90 x 45 MGP 10 blocks (300 long) fixed to each side of

Top Chord using 4/3.15 dia. x 75 deformed shank nails
or 4/3.15 dia. x 75 glue coated gun nails.
(NOTE: 2/14g x 75 type 17 screws can be used instead
of 4 nails)
OPTION 2
One Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R) fixed with

4/2.8 nails to each face
Tylok TL4T7 (64 X 120) Plate
Splice
ROOFING BATTENS
45 min.
The stability of any roof system is reliant on the tile or sheeting battens.
The contract with the roofer should include the following provisions:
Roofing battens should be fixed securely to all truss top chords in accordance
with AS 1684 unless otherwise specified by local building regulations.
For multiple ply trusses, battens should be fixed securely to each ply of truss
top chord with at least one nail or other mechanical fixing. Battens wider than
50mm should be secured with two fixings to each ply.
Truss
Top Chord
14g type 17 screw fixed through

Tylok Plate with minimum
45mm penetration into truss top chord
Roof Battens at
max. 1200 crs.
Battens to be arranged so that on any truss top chord, not more than 1 in 3
battens are spliced and no two splices are adjacent.
OPTION 3
In the areas of roof not bounded on both sides by diagonal bracing, battens
should be continuous, if not use Batten Strapnails to splice.
Truss
Top Chord
Roof should not be loaded until all roofing battens are securely fixed.
WARNING: Some types of steel tile battens do not provide adequate
lateral restraint to truss top chords. Before using steel tile battens obtain
certification from your steel batten supplier confirming that their product
will provide at least the same lateral restraint as timber battens.
Roof Battens at max 1200 crs. fixed to

Truss Top Chord with standard fixings
Splice
40 min.
40 min.
Bridging Batten same size and grade as the batten fixed to
Truss Top Chord using 1/14g type 17 screw with minimum
45mm penetration into top truss chord or equivalent
OPTION 4
Roof Battens at max 1200 crs. fixed to each truss
using 1/14g type 17 screw with minimum 45mm
penetration into truss top chord or equivalent
Fix batten to stiffener with

minimum 2/3.15 dia. x 75
nails at each side of splice
Roof truss
Roof batten
70 min.
Splice
45 min.
210 min.
Truss
Top Chord
Note: Batten splices.
Not more than 1 in 3 battens are
spliced on any truss top chord,
and no splices in battens over
girder trusses.
Note: Batten splices.
No two splices are to be
adjacent on any truss top chord.
70 x 35 F5 minimum stiffener fixed

at each end to Truss Top Chord
using 2/3.15 dia. x 75 nails
OPTION 5
Metal Batten
40 min. overlap
Truss
Top Chord
SPLICE DETAILS FOR ROOF BATTENS SUPPORTING SHEET

ROOF
Refer to manufacturers
specifications for
fixing lap splice
PERMANENT BRACING
The splice details have been designed to resist axial loads on battens
transmitted by truss top chord under the following criteria:
Before loading, roof trusses must be permanently braced back to the rigid
building element, such as support walls, to prevent rotation or buckling of
trusses under the weight of roof and ceiling material or under wind uplift.
1. Standard trusses supporting sheet roof at 1200mm crs and 16000mm

span maximum.
These recommendations provide for:

a) Wind Classifications for areas up to C3.
2. Maximum batten spacing = 1200mm
b) Walls being stable and braced in their own right.
3. Batten size and grade to be in accordance with AS 1684 span tables.
c) Roof spans up to 16000 mm.
Batten splices should be typically located away from girder trusses.

Use detail with stiffener as shown in Option 4.
d) Maximum truss centres:

(i) 900 mm in Wind Classification areas up to C3.
Tie Downs -Batten to truss fixing should be checked for adequacy against
tie-down requirement.
(ii) 1200 mm for sheet roofs in Wind Classification areas up toN3.

e) Maximum roof pitch of 45.
NOTE: Either bugle or hexagon head screw types can be used for all of the
fixing options.
For conditions beyond these, consult your truss manufacturer.
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SpeedBrace
ROOF SPANS LESS THAN 8000 MM
SpeedBrace is a bracing system for the bracing of trussed roofs in both low
wind speed and cyclone areas.
The forces in a roof of less than 8000 mm span are relatively low and may be
restrained by the use of a single SpeedBrace in a V configuration. The angle
of SpeedBrace to wall frame should be between 30 and 45, and each truss
should be crossed with a least two braces.
SpeedBrace is manufactured in accordance to AS 4440 steelbrace specification.

SpeedBrace is a tension bracing system that uses a pre-punched shallow V
shaped member that is easily handled and erected. SpeedBrace is applied in
an X or V pattern to the top of the chord and braces the trusses back to
the frame.
For roof lengths less than half span (h) use detail for Very Short Roofs below.
1. Very Short Roof where the roof length L is 1 to 11/2 times the half span
h of the roof truss.
SpeedBrace offers many advantages over other bracing systems.

Applied to top of top chord speed and simplicity.
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Pre-tension no turnbuckles or similar device is required to tension the

brace.
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Ridge
Maximum load is governed by end fixing and splicing which are to be

made strictly in accordance with details shown in this publication.
BR
BR
Pre-punched nailing made quick and easy with special MiTek 30 x 2.8
galvanized reinforced head nails.
Uniform strength assured performance.
Side by side splicing for easy layout and fixing.
2. Short Roof where the roof length L is 11/2 to 31/2 times the half span h
of the roof truss.
Positive end fixing wrap around at apex, splice and frame.

(Clouts should not be used in fixing SpeedBrace.)
20
20
BR
Ridge
BR
120
Bottom Chord Bracing
When plasterboard ceilings are fixed direct to the bottom chords of trusses
or via battens in accordance with AS 1684, the horizontal wind load on the
roof and walls of a house is normally transferred to the bracing walls through
the diaphragm action of the plasterboard ceiling. This structural ceiling
diaphragm also provides lateral restraint to the truss bottom chords of the
trusses.
3. Long Roof where the roof length L is 31/2 to 4 times the half span h of
the roof truss.
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BR
If there is no ceiling attached to the bottom chord, or if the ceiling is

suspended or fixed using furring channels that are clipped to the bottom
chord, then an alternative bottom chord bracing system is required to provide
truss stability and building stability.
Ridge
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Where plasterboard is not fixed direct or via battens then:

1. Truss stability is achieved by using bottom chord binders and diagonal
bracing on the bottom chord similar to roof bracing. The bottom chord
binders should be spaced in accordance with the truss design. The ends
of both bottom chord binders and diagonal bracing are to be anchored to
a rigid building element.
4. Very Long Roof where the roof length L is more than 4 times the half
span h of the roof truss.
2. A structural engineer should be consulted for specific design of a bottom

chord bracing system which is suitable for the particular requirements of
the building.
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Top Chord Bracing
Ridge
The bracing layout is related to the span and shape of the roof.
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BR
Ridge
BR
BR
BR
Ridge
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SPEEDBRACE
Roof battens must be

continuous in this area
Roof Spans 8000 mm to 13000 mm
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The increase in span increases the forces to be restrained requiring the use
of SpeedBrace in an X configuration. The angle of the SpeedBrace to the
frame should be between 30 and 45. Use a single or double SpeedBrace
with maximum overall truss length not exceeding values in Table 4.
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BR
Table 4 - Maximum truss span (m) for single

or double SpeedBrace of roof spans 8m to 13m
Roof battens must be

continuous in this area
Bracing at 30 to 45 to wall
top plate when viewed on plan
Roof Pitch
Wind Classification
N3, C1
N4, C2
C3
Single Brace
LEGEND:
TRUSS/
SUPPORT
BRACING
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< 15
13.0
13.0
12.0
15 to 20
13.0
13.0
11.0
21 to 30
12.5
10.5
8.5
31 to 35
11.5
9.5
Not Suitable
36 to 45
9.5
8.0
Not Suitable
13.0
13.0
13.0
Double Brace
RIDGE
up to 45
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Roof Spans 13000 mm to 16000 mm
Each truss should be crossed with at least four braces and bracing bays
should extend from the end trusses of the building unless noted otherwise.
1. Very Short Roofs. Where the
roof length L is very short
compared to the half span h
of the roof trusses and would
result in a brace angle greater
than 45, a diagonal bracing
arrangement is required each
side of the ridge line as given
below. Bracing bays should
be spaced across roof such
that the brace angle is always
between 30 and 45.
a) For standard trusses, refer to Table 5 to determine whether single or

double SpeedBrace can be used in an X configuration over the whole roof
with an additional braced bay at each end as shown.
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Table 5 - Maximum truss span (m) for single and double

SpeedBrace of roof spans 13 m to 16 m
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Ridge
BR
Roof Pitch
h
BR
BR
N4, C2
C3
< 15
16.0
15.5
Not Suitable
15 to 20
16.0
13.0
Not Suitable
< 15
16.0
16.0
16.0
15 to 20
16.0
16.0
15.5
21 to 30
16.0
14.5
Not Suitable
31 to 35
16.0
13.5
Not Suitable
36 to 45
13.5
Not Suitable
Not Suitable
Double Brace
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Ridge
BR
BR
N3, C1
Single Brace
2. Short Roofs. Where the

roof length L is of
length to give a brace
angle between 30 and
45 then only one bay of
bracing is required each
side of the ridge line as
shown
Wind Classification
Timber
Noggings
Approx. span/6
Single or double SpeedBrace

(seeTable 5)
3. Long Roofs. Where the roof length L is long compared to the half span
h of the roof trusses and would result in a brace angle less than 30,
two or more crossed bracing bays are required each side of the ridge to
ensure the brace angle is between 30 and 45 as shown.
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Ridge
Span
BR
BR
Ridge
BR
BR
BR
BR
Braced bay at each

end of roof
Maximum 13000mm spacing
b) For jack trusses or rafters, use single SpeedBrace in an X configuration

and the angle of SpeedBrace to end wall should be between 30 and 45.
L
1. Where the horizontal top chord length (HTL) is less than the truncated
girder station (TGS).
4. Very Long Roofs. As for long roofs, except continue bracing for length of
building such that each truss is crossed with at least four braces.
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BR
BR
BR
Ridge
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
BR
TGS
HTL
Where the roof requires double SpeedBrace, fix as shown above.
2. Where the horizontal top chord length (HTL) is 1 to 1.5 times the truncated
girder station (TGS).
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Double Speedbrace
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BR
BR
BR
BR
HTL
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TGS
BELL ROOF
3. Where the horizontal top chord length (HTL) is longer than 1.5 times the
truncated girder station (TGS).
Bell trusses should be braced as shown. The SpeedBrace should be spliced

at bell breaks.
Bell Truncated Girder
Hip Truss/Rafter
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BR
BR
Jack
Truss/Rafter
TGS
BR
Bell Truncated
Standard
Breaking pitch
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BR
Ridge
BR
Bracing
requirement
for Jack
Trusses as
required
(not shown
for clarity)
HTL
Typical Bracing Layouts

GABLE ROOF
Select a roof layout such that the angle between the ridge line and the brace is
between 30 and 45. There are eight basic bracing arrangements to consider
depending on truss span and building length as given above. Bracing bays
should extend from end trusses on the building.
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Refer to typical splice detail

for splice detail at break
Standard Bell Truss
SKILLION
HIP ROOF
Where the roof consists of half trusses, the span of the half truss should be
taken as the half span h when using the above recommendations, and the
apex braced to supporting structure. See section on Treatment of Internal
Supports etc.
For roofs on buildings of rectangular plan with trussed hip ends or dutch
hip ends, bracing is required between apex of hip ends only. In such
cases the roof length L is taken as being the distance between the two
intersections of hip and ridgeline at each end of the building. One of the
recommended bracing layouts for gable roof then can be applied as
shown in (a) for roof length L half span h of the roof truss, except
where roof length L of standard truss is less than the half span h of
the roof truss, in which case bracing should be arranged as shown in (b).
NOTE:
The previous are typical layouts for bracing. However, for special
circumstances, e.g. small spans and complex roof shapes, bracing layout
will be supplied.
SpeedBrace Fixing Details

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1. Always use MiTek 30mm x 2.8mm dia. Galvanized Reinforced Head Nails
when fixing SpeedBrace.
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2. At each truss, fix SpeedBrace to the top of the top chord with two nails.
Select nail holes most central to the timber edge. Flatten bracing while
nailing to avoid interference with battens.
Ridge
3. At end truss fix off the SpeedBrace as shown. A pair of tinsnips will cut
the brace. After fixing to top of top chord use your hammer to form a tight
bend and fix to face of top chord with three nails.
TYPICAL END FIXING DETAILS

L
(a) Roof length L half span h of the roof truss
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Two nails into

top chord
Two nails to top of end

truss top chord
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Ridge
h
BR
BR
Bend brace over end truss top chord and

fix with three nails to the face of the top chord
End truss
(of braced bay)
4. To splice SpeedBrace, overlap or wrap around over one truss and fix with
three nails. Splice to be located at least 2500mm from heel end fixing,
measured along brace.
(b) Roof length L < half span h of the roof truss
DUAL PITCHED
On dual pitched roofs and cut-off roofs where the ridge line is not central
on the building it may be necessary to determine bracing layout from a
combination of 1, 2, 3 and 4 above. In such cases each side of the ridge shall
be considered as a separate case.
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BR
Lap brace over

rafter or top
chord and fix
with three
30 x 2.8mm
galvanized
reinforced
head nails
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BR
Ridge
TYPICAL SPLICE DETAIL

(OVERLAP SPLICE)
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BR
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TYPICAL SPLICE DETAIL

(WRAP-AROUND SPLICE)
Two nails to each
top chord through
each brace
Bend both brace ends over top

chord and fix with three nails to
each face of top chord
5. At the heel, SpeedBrace should be fixed in one of the following ways:

The simplest method, where roof geometry permits is to fix directly to the
wall top plate as shown below. The brace must be kept straight between
the last braced truss and wall top plate. Also the angle between the brace
and the wall top plate must not exceed 45, i.e. 1:1 slope.
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Treatment at Cut-off or Half trusses
Heel End Fixing Details
Two nails to each top chord
In addition to top chord bracing, cut-off and half trusses require bracing from
top chord to top plate at end nearest apex. Apply one bay of diagonal bracing
at each end of the run of trusses and intermediate bays at 10m centres for
long runs of trusses.
45 or less
End Bracing for Cut-off and Half Trusses

2 nails to each web
intersection
Timber block of similar size to truss top chord.

Fix to truss at each end with 2 nails
and 1 Trip-L-Grip
Wrap brace over
timber block and fix
with 5 nails
Bend SpeedBrace to side of top plate and

under plate. Fix with two nails to side and
three nails to under top plate. Nails must
be no closer than 10mm to the edge of
the timber.
CAUTION
The SpeedBrace must be positively fixed to the top plate otherwise the
bracing will be ineffective.
An alternative method can be used where it is desired to extend the brace to
the last truss or where the angles do not permit ready fixing to the top plate.
The last two trusses should be fixed to the wall top plate with a minimum of
two Trip-L-Grips to each truss, and timber block between trusses as shown.
Bend SpeedBrace to side of top

plate and under plate (if necessary).
Fix with 5 nails to side and/or under top plate.
Nails must be no closer than 10mm to edge of
timber (TYPICAL).
Alternative Heel End Fixing Detail

Bend brace over and fix with
three nails to the face of the
top chord
Two nails to
each top chord
Trip-L-Grip
each side
SpeedBrace fixed
with two nails
Minimum 35mm
thick wall plate
(Refer to AS 1684 for
fixing of wall plate to
brickwork)
Fix with five nails to

side of wall plate and
timber block
Cut-off or
half trusses
Minimum 45mm thick

timber block fitted tightly
between trusses and nailed
down to wall plate
Trip-L-Grip, one to
each side of truss
Trip-L-Grip, one to
each side of truss
Angle of brace to
wall to be between 30 and 45
Timber block of similar size to top truss chord

fitted tightly between trusses using two nails to
truss and three nails to top plate
Where the standard trusses are supported by a girder truss or a beam rather
than a wall top plate, fix SpeedBrace at truss heel as shown following.
Brickwork
Treatment at Boomerang / Valley Girder
Heel End Fixing at Girder or Beam
Girder Truss
or Beam
Girder
Bracket
Standard Truss
Two nails to the top of the truss and three to the side
Hip side
Treatment at Cantilevers
The force in the top chord bracing must be carried through to the wall plate by
diagonal bracing from the top chord to wall plate, as shown below.
Refer to
End Fixing Details
Valley side
Timber block of similar size to truss

top chord fitted tightly between trusses.
Use two nails to fix each truss and three
nails to fix to top plate.
Nogging spacing
SpeedBrace continuous
to truss heel
Two nails to
top chord
90 x 35 F5 minimum
noggings at spacing equal
to designed top chord
restraint centres between
incoming trusses
(see section A A- for details)
SECTION A-A
Cut-off
truss
SpeedBrace
back to point
over wall plate
90 x 35 F5 minimum timber block
fixed in line with bottom of bottom
chord fitted tightly between trusses
using framing anchors as shown.
Boomerang or Valley
girder truss directly
under the valley
Refer to
End Fixing Details
Noggings fixed at both sides of girder truss

top chord with 2/75mm nails through each
end of nogging
Boomerang or Valley girder truss top chord
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Cut-off
truss
WEB TIES & STIFFENERS
HOLD-DOWN DETAILS FOR TRUSSES

Cyclonic & Non-Cyclonic
Some truss designs require longitudinal ties, stiffeners or other supplementary

members to be applied to webs. Where longitudinal ties are used, they should
be 70 x 35 (F5) or as specified by the truss fabricator. Where longitudinal
ties are used, they should be continuous and fixed to web of each truss at
mid-height with 2 x 3.75 dia. nails and braced back to truss with one bay of
crossed SpeedBrace at each end and intermediate bay at 10m centres fixed
as shown below. Ties may be spliced by lapping over 2 adjacent trusses.
The following details should be used as a guide only as hold down

requirements will vary depending on the type of supporting structure.
The method of hold down is the responsibility of the builder.
Web stiffeners may be specified in lieu of web ties where it is difficult to fit
web ties because of the small number of trusses or the varying position of the
webs. eg. Truncated trusses and Hip trusses.
When tie-downs are attached to frames incorporating single sided stud

straps such as StudStrap and WallStrap, the tie-down bracket should connect
to the same side of the frame as the strap.
Web stiffeners may be timber sections fitted on-site or steel Eliminator

stiffeners fixed during manufacture. Where timber stiffeners are used these
should be the size and grade specified by the truss designer and should be
continuous for the full length of the web. Timber stiffeners are to be fixed
as below.
Details for fixing wall plates to foundations are to be provided by others.

The supporting structure must also be designed by others to resist all vertical
and horizontal loadings.
For a more accurate assessment of hold down requirements on specific jobs,

refer to truss design outputs.
TrussGrip (TRG)
Bend brace over chord and fix

with 5 nails to face of chord.
Typical both ends of brace.
2 nails to web of each

intersection and truss
Braces to cross web
at mid-height to
match tie
Web ties as specified.

Fix to each truss web
at mid-height with
2 x 3.75mm nails.
Roof truss
Angle of brace to
web tie to be between
30 and 45
3.15mm dia. nails

at 225mm max.
centres
3.15mm dia. nails

at 225mm max.
centres staggered
to each member
Universal Trip-L-Grip (TGU)

Top Plate Fixing
TrussSpacer for Web Tie

Load Direction A
TrussSpacer
4 nails
Angle of brace
to be between
30 and 45
2 nails
Cross bracing with

SpeedBrace, wrap brace
over chord and fix with
5/30 x 2.8 dia. RH nails
typical at both ends of
braces.
4 nails
Trip-L-Grip (TGL/R)
Load Direction A
The TrussSpacer can also be used as permanent lateral bracing for webs in
standard roof trusses for domestic constructions. The TrussSpacer can be
used as a web tie where truss designs require bracing to be applied to webs
for the following conditions.
Roof materials:
Sheet or tile roof
Ceiling material:
13mm plasterboard, battened
Spacing:
600 and 900mm
Pitch:
45max.
Span:
16m
Wind Classification:
Up to C2
Roof truss
4 nails
2 nails
4 nails
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CycloneTie CT400 (Face Fixed Only)
1 nail to Top Chord
CT900
1 nail to Top Chord
Timber
lintel
Top plate
CT400
3 nails to
each leg
1 nail to top plate

on each leg
1 nail to Top Chord
4 nails to each leg
CycloneTie CT600/CT900 (Face Fixed)
CT900
Top plate
1 nail to Top Chord
3 nails to
each leg
1 nail to top plate on each leg
CT600
2 CycloneTies CT600/CT900 (Wrap Under)
600mm
max.
2 nails to ribbon
plate on each leg
1 nail to Top Chord
2 nails to top plate

on each leg
2/75mm long nails for

plates up to 38mm deep
2/90mm long nails for
plates up to 50mm deep
3 nails to
underside of
top plate on
each leg
Top plate
1 nail to side of top plate on each leg
1 nail to Top Chord
Table 6
CT600
CT900
4 or 6 nails to timber
lintel on each leg
Timber
lintel
Maximum
Top Chord size
Top Plate size
Maximum Pitch
(degree)
140 x 35
90 x 35
26.0
140 x 45
90 x 35
22.5
140 x 35
90 x 45
19.0
140 x 45
90 x 45
16.0
90 x 35
2 / 90 x 35
37.5
90 x 45
2 / 90 x 35
33.5
90 x 35
2 / 90 x 45
22.5
90 x 45
2 / 90 x 45
19.0
CycloneTie CT1200 (Face Fixed)

CycloneTie CT600/CT900 (Wrap Under)
1 nail to Top Chord
1 nail to
Top Chord
CT600
Top
Plate
1 nail to side of Top Plate on each leg
3 nails to
underside of
Top Plate on
each leg
Top plate
4,6 or 8 Nails required

to timber lintel or each leg
25 approx.
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Timber lintel
CycloneTie CT1200 (Wrap Under)
BLOCKFAST (BF)
1 nail to top of
truss in each leg
1 nail to
Top Chord
Timber
lintel
NEARSIDE
4 nails in each leg
into the target rings
on near side
Top plate
1 nail to top plate

on each leg
3 nails to
each leg
25 approx.
1 nail to Top Chord
FARSIDE
Top plate
1 nail to
top plate
on each leg
4 nails in each leg

into the target
rings on far side
3 nails to
each leg
25 approx.
CycloneTie CT1200 (Rafter/Truss To Stud)

1 nail to Top Chord
CycloneTie
(CT1200)
Top plate
NOTES:
1. Nails are to be FAP 32 V5 GKN pneumatically driven.
2. Safety gear must be worn when nailing.
3. See product data sheet for other fixing variations.
BearingPlate (BP80)
The BearingPlate has been developed to improve the crushing resistance of
wall plates under heavily loaded trusses. The positioning of a ConnectorPlate
onto the bottom chord of the truss above the BearingPlate as shown in these
specifications, will also improve the crushing resistance of the bottom chord
to match the wall plate.
4,6 or 8 Nails
to stud on each leg
Stud
Fixing Instructions For BearingPlate:

Concealed Purlin Cleat (CPC80)
Position the BearingPlate centrally along the top of the wall plate and
such that it projects at least 20mm on either side of the supported truss.
Fix with four 30 x 2.8mm MiTek Reinforced Head Nails. The bottom chord
of the truss is to be reinforced with a ConnectorPlate located not more
than 6mm above the BearingPlate, and projects at least 10mm beyond the
BearingPlate, as illustrated.
Fix MiTek MSA1430 screws onto the base of the cleat into the support.
(Use longer MiTek MSA1465 screws if fixing down to double top plates or
supporting beams for higher uplift capacity). The required number of screws
depends on the width of the support as shown in the Table 7.
4 MiTek
MSA1430
screws into
truss
In addition to the BearingPlate, a tie down connection is required to resist

uplift. This connection should not be less than two Trip-L-Grips.
HEEL SUPPORT
See Table 7
10mm
maximum
Support
Typical Gang-Nail
ConnectorPlate
MiTek
BearingPlate
(BP80)
Table 7
Minimum support width (mm)
Number of screws into support
90
70
45
10mm
minimum
ConnectorPlate
projection
Wall width
19
6mm maximum gap

between BearingPlate
(BP80) and
ConnectorPlate
FastFit MKIII Girder Bracket - Bolts (GB340, GB350)
INTERNAL SUPPORT
FastFit MKIII Girder Bracket can also be installed with M12 bolts for speedy
installation.
Typical Gang-Nail
ConnectorPlate
6mm maximum gap between
BearingPlate (BP80)
and ConnectorPlate
10mm minimum
ConnectorPlate
projection on both sides
MiTek BearingPlate (BP80)

Wall width
TYPICAL SIDE ELEVATION

Truss width
MiTek BearingPlate (BP80)
Secure BearingPlate (BP80) to

wall top plate with 4/30x2.8
MiTek Reinforced Head Nails
FastFit MKIII Cyclonic Girder Bracket

(GB340, GB350 Cyclonic)
20mm mimimum
BearingPlate (BP80)
projection on both sides
FastFit MKIII Girder Bracket can be used in cyclonic wind areas to restrain
large uplift if additional washers and screws are used as specified.
Wall plate
Prop stud width
GIRDER BRACKETS
Girder Brackets have been developed to support standard trusses on the
bottom chord of girder trusses or beams, and may also be used to connect
beams to beams. The brackets have been designed and tested to ensure
that the load of the standard truss is transferred to the girder truss or beam
without inducing rotation in the supporting member.
Determination of Bracket Type

A range of Girder Brackets are available. The type of bracket required for your
project will depend on the loads which it is required to carry. The selection
of bracket type should be done in conjunction with your MiTek fabricator or
a Structural Engineer.
FastFit MKIV Girder Bracket - Screws (GB440, GB475)

FastFit MKIV Girder Bracket provides more economical connection than
heavy steel brackets with similar design capacities.
MKII Girder Bracket (GB275)

MKII Girder Bracket has an integral tongue which prevents the rotation of the
girder truss bottom chord when the trusses are loaded, and aids the location
of the bracket during installation.
FastFit MKIV Girder Bracket - Bolts (GB440, GB475)
FastFit MKIII Girder Bracket - Screws (GB340, GB350)
FastFit MKIV Girder Bracket can also be installed with M12 bolts.
FastFit MKIII Girder Bracket can be installed with MiTek self tapping screws for
speedy installation.
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Hip Girder Bracket (HGB35)
MKII
A Hip Girder Bracket HGB35 can be installed on one or both sides of FastFit
Girder Brackets GB340, GB440 and GB475 using screw holes which are
aligned with the screw holes in the FastFit Girder Bracket.
Supported Truss
4 nails each side or

one M12 Bolt
M12 Bolts
MkII
Girder Bracket
1 locating
nail to
each wing
to hold bracket
while drilling holes
4 nails to under side
4 nails to under side of
for 45mm Girder
Supported Truss
Truss Bottom Chords.
See below for 35mm bottom chords
General Fixing Instructions:

1. Locate bracket on girder truss bottom chord and hold in position by
nailing through locating holes. If bracket has anti-rotation tab, fix nails to
underside of girder.
120
min.
FIXING DETAIL FOR 35MM BOTTOM CHORDS
2. If bolts are used to fix bracket, drill through 12mm pre-punched holes
into girder. Fix bracket with bolts and washers. No additional fasteners are
required for multiple ply girders beyond nominal fixing.
2 nails to back and to the under side for

35mm Girder trusses
3. If screws are used in FastFit MkIII and MkIV Girder Bracket, drive screws
through 7mm pre-punched holes into girder. Use 30mm screws in single
ply and 65mm screws in double 35mm ply girder. With triple 35mm ply
girder, use 65mm screws in bracket and fix 3 additional 65mm screws in
back of girder truss behind bracket. Alternatively, use 100mm No. 14 Type
17 hex head screws in bracket. With multiple 50mm ply girder, use bolts
or longer screws.
M12 Bolts
Washer
4. Install supported truss on bracket and position it hard against girder.
FastFit MKIII - Bolt Fitting
5. Fix supported truss to bracket according to diagram for type of Girder Bracket.
6. All Fasteners (bolts, screws and nails) must be tightly secured before
trusses are loaded.
Supported Truss
Nominal Multiple Ply Truss Fixing:

Over and above the additional fixing for different Girder Brackets in multiple
ply girders, the following nominal fixing must also be installed.
M12 bolts
Double Truss
Fasten all chords and webs together with 3.05 x 75mm glue coated or ring
shank nails (at angle), or No. 14 x 65mm screws (35mm timber) or 75mm
screws (50mm timber) at 300 centres, staggered on one side only.
FastFit MkIII
Girder Bracket
Triple Truss
Fasten each outer ply to middle ply using details for double truss. In addition,
join trusses at each panel joint with one M12 bolt.
GENERAL NOTES
Apply to all Girder Bracket types:
1 locating
nail to each
wing to hold
bracket while
drilling holes
1. Holes to be drilled to suit M12 bolts. Do not drill oversized holes. Use
hexagonal head bolts. DO NOT USE REDUCED SHANK OR CUP HEAD BOLTS.
2. Use 50 x 50 x 3 mm square or 56 mm diameter x 3 mm round washer for
M12 bolts.
3. Nails, where specified, to be MiTek 30 x 2.8mm diameter hot dipped
galvanised reinforced head nails.
Optional locator tabs.

For anti-rotation tab
fix with 2 nails
4. Minimum Girder Truss bottom chords apply to each type of Girder Bracket.
Refer Installation Instruction drawings.
90
min.
Girder Truss Bottom Chord
5. Where ceiling is to be fixed directly to bottom chord, notching of the

heel of supported trusses is recommended to obtain a better ceiling line,
when using MkII and FastFit short tab Girder Brackets
M12 bolts
6. Screws, where specified, to be MiTek MSA1430 or MSA1465 anti-split

self-drilling HD galvaized screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.
Use suitable power screw driver (not power drill) with torque clutch
properly adjusted, or depth limiting driver.
7. When driving screws into denser hardwood, screws should be driven in a
single action. Do not partly drive screws and attempt to re-start. Remove
partly driven screws and start process again.
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Washer
M12 bolts
FastFit MKIII - Screw Fitting
FastFit MKIV - Screw Fixing

For 120mm Girder Truss Bottom Chord
Fix FastFit MkIV Girder Bracket with 12 screws to the girder truss bottom
chord and 16 screws in round holes to the supported truss.
Supported
Truss
FastFit
MkIII
Girder
Brackett
120
6 screws to
each wing
4 screws to each
wing and
each flange
1 locating nail
Optional locator tabs.
to each wing to
For anti-rotation tab
hold bracket
fix with 2 nails
while driving screws
MiTek screws
8 screws to
each flange
90
min.
Supported Truss
FOR 140MM GIRDER TRUSS BOTTOM CHORD

90
min.
Fix FastFit MkIV Girder Bracket with 16 screws to the girder truss bottom
chord and 16 screws in round holes to the supported truss.
MiTek screws
FOR GIRDER BRACKET MK III IN CYCLONIC AREAS.

140
min.
Use 3 MiTek screws to each wing in addition to M12 bolts. Washers are also
required on both sides of flanges. If length of heel plate is less than 175mm
then the supported truss should be either manufactured with GQ4075 Anti
Split plates, or alternatively have 3T10 Tylok Plates installed on site.
(See diagram).
8 screws to each wing

and each flange
FastFit MKIII Cyclonic
90
min.
Supported Truss
Supported Truss
GQ4075 or 3T10
Tylok AntiSplit plates
(both sides)
10mm from end of
MkIII Girder Bracket
(If heel plate less than
175mm long).
FastFit MKIV - Bolt Fixing

Fix FastFit MkIV Girder Bracket with 4 M12 bolts to the girder truss bottom
chord and 4 M12 bolts to the supported truss. Use washers on both sides of
girder truss bottom chord.
55mm x 3.0mm
thick washers both sides
FastFit
MkIII
Girder
Bracket
140
min.
3 screws and
1 M12 bolt to
each wing for
cyclonic wind
conditions
1 locating nail
to each wing to
hold bracket
Heel Plate Optional

locator tab
Girder Truss
3 MiTek Screws
2 bolts to each wing

with washers on
both timber and
girder bracket face
120
min.
120mm Bottom Chord depth

Washer
4 bolts to
flange
Supported
Truss
HIP GIRDER BRACKET

1. Locate FastFit Girder Bracket on girder truss bottom chord and hold in
position by nailing through small locating holes.
M12 Bolts
2. Position and align the screw holes of the Hip Girder Bracket HGB35 with
the screws holes in the FastFit Girder Bracket.
M12 Bolts
3. Drive four screws in HGB35 through common holes in FastFit Girder

Bracket wing. Drive all remaining screws into wings of FastFit Girder
Bracket. Use MSA1430 screws in single ply and MSA1465 screws in
double ply 35mm girder. Refer to FastFit Girder Bracket instructions on
page 21 for triple 35mm ply girders and multiple ply 50mm girders.
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Universal Girder Brackets

MidLoad (GBM) and HiLoad (GBH) Girder Brackets
These Girder Brackets are manufactured with a long cleat to prevent twisting
of the bottom chord of the girder truss. The cleat also has a cut away section
which avoids the possibility of interference with ceiling linings. The supported
truss can also be located on either side of the cleat making the location of the
bracket much simpler.
1 locating nail
into each wing
The HiLoad Girder Bracket is suitable for girder truss bottom chords of
130mm and deeper. Whereas, the MidLoad Girder Bracket incorporates M12
bolts, therefore reducing cost and allowing the use of 90mm bottom chords.
Girder Truss
Bottom Chord
GBM
FastFit
Girder Bracket
HGB35
Fix MSA1430 or MSA1465 screws

through both Girder Brackets
into Girder Truss
80
250
Girder Truss
Bottom Chord
GBH
Fix MSA1430 screws through

both Girder Brackets into
Supported Truss
100
320
BOOMERANG GIRDER BRACKET
Install Supported Truss
Specifications for Boomerang Girder Bracket are the same as Universal

HiLoad Girder Bracket except for cleat angle.
4. Install supported truss on FastFit Girder Bracket and position it hard

against the girder truss to ensure all trusses are plumb.
When ordering specify left hand (LH) or right hand (RH) and the angle
required. Boomerang Girder Brackets are available with 22.5 or 45 cleats
only. For other angles use a wedge as specified in installation instructions.
5. Drive 2 MiTek screws through common holes in HGB35 and FastFit Girder
Bracket flange and fix the remaining screws into the supported truss.
6. Position hip truss/rafter on HGB35 and optionally secure with 2 nails under.
7. Drive MSA1465 screws through both inclined sides of HGB35 into hip
truss/rafter.
Fix 2 nails under

(optional)
Fix MSA1465 screws on

both sides
Hip Truss/Rafter
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GBBL22
GBBL45
LEFT HAND
HiLoad
GBBR22
GBBR45
RIGHT HAND
Supported Truss
22.5 or 45
22.5 or 45
M16 Bolts
Fixing Instructions for

Hiload and Midload Girder Brackets:
1. Install the Girder Truss straight and plumb. Apply temporary and/or
permanent bracing as required by design.
2. Locate bracket on Girder Truss bottom chord and fix into position by
nailing through locating holes.
3. Drill through pre-punched bolt holes into Girder Truss bottom chord.
Fix bracket to Girder Truss bottom chord with bolts ensuring correct
washers are used to provide bearing against the timber.
4. Position Standard Truss in the bracket so that it is hard against both the
cleat and the vertical leg of angle.
Nail to secure bracket

while drilling
5. Fix truss being carried to Girder Bracket by drilling through pre-punched

holes in Girder Bracket cleat.
Universal HiLoad Girder Bracket
6. Ensure washers are fitted and all bolts are tightened before loading roof.
NOTES:
130
min.
1. Holes to be drilled to suit M16 bolts for Girder Bracket HiLoad and M12 bolts
for Girder Bracket MidLoad. Do not drill oversized holes and use hexagonal
head bolts. DO NOT USE REDUCED SHANK OR CUP HEAD BOLTS.
2. Girder Truss bottom chords to be a minimum of 130mm (nominal) for
Girder Bracket HiLoad and 90mm for Girder Bracket MidLoad.
Fixing Instructions for

Boomerang Girder Brackets:
3. Where ceiling is to be fixed directly to bottom chord, notching of the heel

of supported trusses is recommended to obtain a better ceiling line.
1 Follow steps 1 to 6 as for HiLoad and MidLoad Girder Brackets on

previous page.
4. Supported Truss bottom chords to be a minimum of 90mm (nominal) for

Girder Bracket HiLoad.
2. For trusses with intersecting angles that do not correspond to cleat angle,
cut suitable dry timber wedges to match angle.
Midload
3. Install standard truss and clamp wedges on both sides as shown at right.
4. Drill through pre-punched holes and fit 2/M16 bolts.
Supported Truss
NOTES:
M12 Bolts
1. Holes to be drilled to suit M16 all thread bolts for Girder Bracket Boomerang.
Do not drill oversized holes and use hexagonal head nuts. DO NOT USE
REDUCED SHANK OR CUP HEAD BOLTS.
2. Where ceiling is to be fixed directly to bottom chord, notching of the heel
of supported trusses is recommended to obtain a better ceiling line.
3. Supported Truss bottom chords to be a minimum of 90 mm (nominal) for
Girder Bracket Boomerang.
Boomerang
M16 All Thread Bolts
Supported Truss
while drilling
M12 Bolts
Universal MidLoad Girder Bracket

90
min.
M12 Bolts
Washer
while drilling
Universal Girder Bracket
Boomerang
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130
min.
OVERHANG STRUTTING
Where rafters or truss overhangs require additional support, the overhang

is strutted in accordance with AS 4440 as shown in the following diagrams.
Refer to AS 4440 for full details
(a) Truss pitch >18
Supported Truss
Stiffener, if required
Suitable dry timber wedges
Eve Trimmer
Hip Hold-Down with CycloneTie 1200
Propping effect
on stud wall
requires checking
CycloneTie 1200 can be used for Hip hold down in conjunction with
Mid/HiLoad girder brackets.
FIXING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HIP HOLD DOWN WITH

CYCLONETIE 1200:
Ledger plate
1. Secure the incoming girder and locate the hip truss into position.
Bend a CycloneTie 1200 over the top chord of the hip truss and move
about 200mm along top chord and fix with one nail.
(b) Truss pitch <18

Equal
MidLoad (GBM), HiLoad (GBH) or ExtraHeavy

HiLoad (GBXH) Girder Bracket
200mm approx.
Equal
Supported
Truss
Propping effect
on stud wall
requires checking
Ledger plate
45
Eave trimmer lifted to prop

overhang midway
CycloneTie
(CT1200)
HIP CORNER DETAILS
Hip Truss
Fix 1 nail
Strut
(Eaves Trimmer)
as required
by AS 4440
Girder Truss
bottom chord
2. Bend one leg under the bottom chord of the incoming girder and the
other under the supporting girder. Tap slightly to make a tight bend then
wrap them under the chords and fix with 4 nails as shown in diagram
below.

1 nail to Top Chord
Fix 4 nails
Ledger plate
Fix 4 nails
150mm packing blocks to

be fixed @600mm centres
with 2/3.75mm dia MiTek nails
100 x 25 F8 min.
Fascia to support
creeper rafter on
hip overhang
Strut (Eaves Trimmer)

to be placed either side of
hip as required by AS 4440
MidLoad, HiLoad or
ExtraHeavy HiLoad
Girder Bracket
Supported
Truss
NOTES:
The hip corner detail is not suitable for the following situations:
Hip Truss
1. Where the hip corners have a cantilevered section of roof on either side of
the overhang. Special engineering is required in the case of cantilevered roof.
2. The standard roof overhang exceeds 900mm.
3. The truss spacing exceeds 900mm.
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GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS
Detail A. (N.T.S.)
a) Standard truss
Where guardrails are attached to overhangs, additional overhang stiffeners

may be required. The Tables 8 and 9 provide maximum unstiffened overhang
distances for top chords supporting guardrail posts. Where stiffeners are
required to support guardrail, the maximum overhang distance is the same
as the unstiffened top chord which only supports the design roof loading.
Guardrail post
200
Stiffener
These recommendations only apply where:

1. Trusses have been designed and manufactured by authorised MiTek
fabricators.
2. Guardrail loads are as specified in AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms,
walkways, stairways and ladders-Design, construction and installation.
3. Only one guardrail post is to be fitted to a truss overhang.
Overhang - Refer Tables 8 and 9
4. Maximum spacing of guardrail posts in 2400mm.
b) Truncated truss
5. A guardrail post is not to be fixed to a jack rafter whose total length is less
than twice its overhang.
6. Guardrail posts are not fixed to the gable end or raking trusses. All guardrail
systems used on gable ends are to restrain guardrail system loads
independently of raking truss.
Guardrail post
200
Stiffener
7. Guardrails should be fixed continuously around the corners, such as hip

ends of roofs with minimum of two guardrail posts in both directions
before the rail is spliced.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. These recommendations are not suitable for supporting fall-arrest systems
and devices.
2. Truss modifications in this sheet have been checked for top chord/jack
rafter fixed guardrail systems only.
c) Jack rafter
3. No truss members are to be cut or drilled, to enable the fixing of guardrail posts.
Truss Modifications
Stiffener on
jack rafter
Guardrail post
Hip truss
A stiffener member is to be fixed to the side of a jack rafter or truss top

chord overhang at each point where a guardrail post is located and where the
overhang exceeds the value in Table 8 and 9.
The stiffener is to be continuous and extend from the end of the overhang to
the first panel point of the truss top chord plus 200mm or to the entire length
of a jack rafter. Refer to detail A.
Ceiling joist
Stiffener is to be the same grade as the overhang and fixed with minimum
65mm long by 2.8mm diameter nails, staggered to one side only as shown
in Figure 3. In addition, fix two nails at the truss heel (or support point) and
at ends of the stiffener. Where screws are used in lieu of nails, use minimum
No. 10 gauge screws at the same spacing and pattern, provided that they
penetrate a minimum of 75% into the thickness of the final receiving member.
Table 8 - Stiffener Fixing Requirements - Unseasoned timbers

Grade
Size
Figure 3. Nail lamination of stiffener
2D max.
F8
F11
F14
F17
Maximum overhang with no stiffener required

to support guardrail post
Jack rafters/trusses with sheet roof @ 900 mm max. spacing.

Wind Class. N4 & C2
75 x 38
800
75 x 50
800
850
950
100 x 38
650
900
1000
1100
100 x 50
900
1050
1150
1250
Jack rafters/trusses with sheet roof @ 1200 mm max. spacing.

Wind Class. N4 & C2
Additional nails at
end of member
and support point
75 x 38
75 x 50
650
700
700
800
100 x 38
600
750
850
950
100 x 50
750
850
1000
1100
Jack rafters/trusses with terracotta tile roof @ 600 mm max.

spacing. Wind Class. N4 & C2
75 x 38
650
700
75 x 50
550
700
100 x 38
450
800
850
900
100 x 50
850
900
900
950
NOTES:
1. N denotes Not Suitable
2. NA denotes size is Not Available
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3. Maximum roof pitch = 35

4. Maximum undersized 3mm
Table 9 - Stiffener Fixing Requirements - Seasoned timbers

Grade
Size
F5
F8
F11
MGP10
MGP12
MGP15
Hychord
F17
750
700
Maximum overhang with no stiffener required to support guardrail post

Jack rafters/trusses with sheet roof @ 900 mm maximum spacing. Wind Classification N4 & C2
70 x 35
70 x 45
90 x 35
90 x 45
400
650
800
750
NA
800
700
900
950
900
750
900
800
1000
NA
1050
Jack rafters/trusses with sheet roof @ 1200 mm maximum spacing. Wind Classification N4 & C2
70 x 35
350
650
600
70 x 45
550
650
NA
700
90 x 35
700
600
750
800
800
90 x 45
650
750
700
850
NA
900
Jack rafters/trusses with terracotta tile roof @ 600 mm maximum spacing. Wind Classification N4 & C2
70 x 35
250
700
550
70 x 45
400
800
NA
800
90 x 35
850
650
1000
900
950
90 x 45
850
950
1000
1050
NA
1000
NOTES:
1. N denotes Not Suitable
2. NA denotes size is Not Available
3. Maximum roof pitch = 35
Truss Installation
Detail C. Fixing of Jack Rafter to Hip Truss
Trusses and jack rafters that support guardrail loads are to be installed
in accordance with AS 4440 and with additional fixing as specified in
Figure 4.
Hip TC
TS
TG
JR
JR
JR
HI
JR
Guardrails are to be
continuous around corner
JR
Jack
TC
Detail B
JR
TG HTC
JR
JR
Stiffener
Detail C
MiTek Structural Tie Down Strap (TD2230)

with 4 No. 30 x 2.8 diameter reinforced head
nails to each end of strap
J1
J1A
Figure 4. Truss fixings

Detail B. Fixing of Hip Truss to Truncated Girder Truss
Hip truss
Jack rafters/trusses
fixed to hip trussas
per AS 4440
MiTek
Creeper
Connectors
(CC200L/R)
Stiffeners fixed to hip truss using MiTek
CreeperConnector with 4 No. 30 x 2.8 diameter
reinforced head nails to each leg
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MITEK 20/20 USER GUIDE M2UG-0041

INDEX TO MITEK 20/20 FIXING LABELS
The following index provides a description of the various hold down and hanger fixing labels that appear in MiTek 20/20 output.
NOTE: Refer to the particular product specification data sheet for its complete fixing instructions.
Index to MiTek 20/20 Fixing Labels

Label
Product
Brief Description
Reference
3.15DIA -2
Framing nails, to size

& number shown
Fix 2/3.15 dia. framing nails.
AS 1684 &
AS 4440
standards
BC200
Single Fold
(Double Fold)
Boomerang Connector,
to fold method shown
Fix Boomerang Connector with 3.15 dia. MiTek nails using Single Fold or Double Fold
method around mitre cut. (Refer data sheet for folding instructions)
Boomerang
Connector
data sheet
Fix BlockFast to concrete masonry with FAP32V5 GKN coated nails in method shown:
Heel Fix at truss heel
BF
BlockFast
Wrap Wrap and fix over web joints

Vert Fixed vertically to side of web
BlockFast
data sheet
Install a pair if Dbl as indicated.
Fix BearingPlate with 3.15 dia. MiTek nails to top plate directly under girder.
BearingPlate
data sheet
BP80
BearingPlate
CC200
CreeperConnector, in
straight, (L)eft or (R)ight
hand version as shown
Join members together with 3/75mm framing nails before fixing CreeperConnector
with 3.15 dia. MiTek nails. (Refer data sheet for folding instructions)
CreeperConnector
data sheet
CC200R
& CT600 Under
CreeperConnector
+ CycloneTie combination
Refer to individual product descriptions for their fixing requirements.
CreeperConnector
& CycloneTie
data sheet
CG90
CycloneGrip
Fix CycloneGrip with MiTek screws. Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
CycloneGrip
data sheet
CPC80 4x1430
Sup/4x1430 Tr
Concealed Purlin Cleat
Fix CPC80 with 4 MiTek screws into support (Sup) and 4 MiTek screws into truss (Tr).
Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
Concealed
Purlin Cleat
data sheet
CT400
(CT600, CT900)
8 Face
CycloneTie, in 400mm,
600mm or 900mm length
with number of
nails shown
Fix CycloneTie to support Face with 8/3.15 dia. MiTek nails, i.e. 4 nails in each leg.
Wrap and fix legs under support if Fixed Under is indicated.
Install a pair of CycloneTies if Dbl is indicated.
CycloneTie
data sheet
CT1200 Type A
CycloneTie, in 1200mm
length to method shown
Type A - Fix legs to support face,
CT600SS 8 Face
CycloneTie, in stainless
steel with number of
nails shown
Fix stainless steel CycloneTie to support face with 8 stainless steel MiTek nails,
i.e. 4 nails in each leg. Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
Stainless Steel
CycloneTie
data sheet
CT160LSS Dbl
CeilingTie, in stainless
steel (L)eft or (R)ight
hand version shown
Fix stainless steel CeilingTie with 3 stainless steel MiTek nails in each leg.
Stainless Steel
CeilingTie
data sheet
Fix CycloneTie with MiTek nails in method shown:

Type B Wrap and fix legs under support.
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CycloneTie 1200
data sheet
GB275 Bolt
FastFit MkII Girder

Bracket
Fix MkII Girder Bracket with M12 bolts. Girder is Dbl or Trpl ply where indicated.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB340 Bolt
(or Screw)
FastFit MkIII Girder

Bracket, to size shown
Fix MkIII Girder Bracket with M12 bolts (or MiTek screws).
Girder is Dbl or Trpl ply where indicated.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB340
Bolt & Screw

Fix MkIII Girder Bracket with M12 bolts in wings and MiTek screws in shoe.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB340
Screw & Bolt

Fix MkIII Girder Bracket with MiTek screws in wings and M12 bolts in shoe.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB340 Cyc
FastFit MkIII Cyclonic

Girder Bracket,
to size shown
Fix MkIII Cyclonic Girder Bracket with MiTek screws and M12 bolts.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB340 + HGB35
FastFit MkIII Cyclonic

Girder Bracket
+ Hip Girder Bracket
Fix MkIII Cyclonic Girder Bracket together Hip Girder Bracket with MiTek screws.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB440 (GB475)
Bolt (or Screw)
FastFit MkIV Girder

Fix MkIV Girder Bracket with M12 bolts (or MiTek screws).
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB440 120BC
FastFit MkIV
Girder Bracket
Fix MkIV Girder Bracket with MiTek screws for 120mm girder truss bottom chord.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GB440 + HGB35
FastFit MkIV Cyclonic

Girder Bracket
+ Hip Girder Bracket
Fix MkIV Cyclonic Girder Bracket together Hip Girder Bracket with MiTek screws.
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GBH Bolt Dbl

Sup Trpl
HiLoad Girder Bracket
Fix HiLoad Girder Bracket with M16 bolts into double (Dbl) girder to (Sup)port
triple (Trpl) truss. Install additional CT1200 if Strap is indicated.
Universal
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GBH Bolt
CT1200

and CT1200 CycloneTie
Fix HiLoad Girder Bracket with M16 bolts and strap diagonal hip truss down
with CT1200 CycloneTie.
Universal
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GBH Bolt Strap

and over-strap
Fix HiLoad Girder Bracket with M16 bolts and heavy duty over-strap to supported truss
when Strap is shown. Refer to MiTek User Guide MIUG-0041 for details of over-strap.
Universal
Girder Brackets
data sheet
& MIUG-0041
user guide
GBM Bolt
MidLoad Girder Bracket
Fix MidLoad Girder Bracket with M12 bolts. Girder is Dbl or Trpl ply where indicated.
Strap down diagonal hip truss with CycloneTie if CT1200 is shown.
Universal
Girder Brackets
data sheet
GBBL22
Bolt Strap
Boomerang Girder
Fix Boomerang Girder Bracket with M16 bolts and heavy duty over-strap to supported
Bracket, in (L)eft or (R)
truss when Strap is shown. Refer to MiTek User Guide MIUG-0041 for details
ight hand version of angle
of over-strap.
shown and over-strap
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Universal
Girder Brackets
data sheet
& MIUG-0041
user guide
HurricaneTie H2.5A
IBHF20050
4 Screws
FaceFix I-BeamHanger,
in size shown
and fixing indicated
Fix 50x200 FaceFix I-BeamHanger into supporting beam with 4 MiTek screws in each
flange and into supported joist with 3.75 dia. nails through dimples.
I-BeamHangers
data sheet
IBHT24090
6 Nails Top
TopFix I-BeamHanger
Fix 90x240 TopFix I-BeamHanger into top of supporting beam with 6 nails
and into supported joist with 3.75 dia. nails through dimples.
I-BeamHangers
data sheet
JH3590
JoistHanger, in size
shown
JH4090 Nog
Fix HurricaneTie H2.5A with 3.75 dia. MiTek nails. Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
HurricaneTie H2.5A
data sheet
H2.5A Dbl A
Fix 35x90 JoistHanger with MiTek nails.

(Refer to instructions for number of nails required)
JoistHanger in size shown Fix nogging/back-blocking behind truss in addition to JoistHanger.

+ nogging/back-blocking (Refer to instructions for method)
JH40120
+4x3.15 nails
JoistHanger, to size
shown + framing nails
JH4790SS Nog
JoistHanger, in stainless
steel to size shown
JHAL
(or JHAR) Typ 1
45 Degree JoistHanger,
to (L)eft or (R)ight
hand version shown
JST 3 Nails
JoistStrap
MIUG25 1A
MIUG26 3B
Fix components together with 4/3.15 dia. framing nails in addition to JoistHanger.
Fix 47x90 stainless steel JoistHanger with stainless steel MiTek nails.
Fix nogging/back-blocking behind truss if Nog is indicated.
Fix 45 Degree JoistHanger with MiTek nails according to one of the following methods:
Typ 1: Both legs wrapped over truss
Typ 2: Both legs up side of web
Typ 3: One leg over truss, one leg up side of web
(Refer product specifications for nailing pattern)
JoistHanger
data sheet
JoistHanger
data sheet
JoistHanger
data sheet
Stainless Steel
JoistHanger
data sheet
45 Degree
JoistHanger
data sheet
Fix JoistStrap to each member with number of MiTek nails indicated.
JoistStrap
data sheet
Truss hold down

in blockwork,
to method indicated
Refer to MiTek User Guide MIUG-0025 for details of truss hold down in blockwork
using method type 1A.
MIUG-0025
user guide
Truss hold down

to timber framing,
to method indicated
Refer to MiTek User Guide MIUG-0026 for details of truss hold down to timber framing
using method type 3B.
MIUG-0026
user guide
Special hold down bracket, Refer to supplier for details of 25kN capacity truss hold down bracket fixed
to uplift capacity shown to side of truss.
M2UG-0030
user guide
MIUG30U 40kN
Special hold down bracket, Refer to supplier for details of 40kN capacity truss hold down bracket fixed with
to uplift capacity shown strap over joint.
M2UG-0030
user guide
MIUG30V 50kN
Special hold down bracket, Refer to supplier for details of 50kN capacity truss hold down bracket fixed to vertical
to uplift capacity shown web of truss.
M2UG-0030
user guide
MIUG30 25kN
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MIUG43 1A
Anchor rod hold down,

to method indicated
Refer to supplier for details of truss hold down with cleat over truss held down by
anchor rods on both sides using method type 1A.
MIUG-0043
user guide
SPH140
6 Scrw/6 Scrw
SplitHangers,
to size and fixing shown
Fix a pair of 140mm deep SplitHangers with 6 MiTek Screws in each flange.
SplitHanger
data sheet
TBS (TBS+)
Special hanger
(or special hold down)
Refer to supplier for details of special hanger or hold down fixing.
TGL (or TGR) A
Trip-L-Grip,
(L)eft or (R)ight
hand version
TGM E
MultiGrip
TGU A
Universal Trip-L-Grip
Fix Universal Trip-L-Grip in orientation A (Refer product sheet).

data sheet
TGUSS A
Universal Trip-L-Grip,
in stainless steel
to orientation shown
Fix stainless steel Universal Trip-L-Grip in orientation A (Refer product sheet).

Stainless Steel
data sheet
TRG
TrussGrip
Fix TrussGrip to side of truss and support. Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
TrussGrip
data sheet
UL7550 Floor
UniLedger
Fix UniLedger to supporting beam with MiTek screws, and with 10g screw to supported
member. Also fix top of members together with framing nails.
UniLedger
data sheet
UL7550
+ 2xCT1200
UniLedger + CycloneTie,
to number shown
Fix UniLedger to girder truss with MiTek screws, and strap down each supported truss
to girder truss with CT1200 CycloneTie.
UniLedger
data sheet
Supplier to provide
Fix Trip-L-Grip in orientation A (Refer product sheet). Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
Trip-L-Grip
data sheet
Fix MultiGrip in orientation E (Refer product sheet). Install a pair if Dbl is indicated.
MultiGrip
data sheet
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TRUSS INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

When installing your roof trusses use the following checklist to ensure
Permanent Bracing
a quality job and to avoid overlooking any important aspects.
TOP CHORD BRACING
Supporting Structure
Is the SpeedBrace configuration correct according to Fixing & Bracing

Guidelines?
Check that all top plates that support trusses are level and straight.
(Any misalignment of supporting structure will be reflected in the
straightness of the roof.)
Check that the distance between supporting walls match the spans of the
trusses.
Are the tops of internal non-load bearing walls set down below that of
external load bearing walls?
Are lintels in load bearing walls suitable for truss loading?
Is supporting structure fully braced, plumb and stable?
Roof Trusses
Is the SpeedBrace apex fixing correct according to Fixing & Bracing

Guidelines?
Is the SpeedBrace fixing to each truss top chord correct according to
Fixing & Bracing Guidelines?
Is the SpeedBrace to top plate fixing correct according to Fixing &
Bracing Guidelines?
Is the SpeedBrace splice detail correct according to Fixing & Bracing
Guidelines?
Has all cantilever and web bracing been installed as per design?
Have all web ties been installed and braced back to a rigid part of the
building with cross braces?
Are roof battens of correct size and grade?
Have trusses been stored and lifted in accordance with these instructions?
Are roof battens fixed to each truss including to each ply of double & triple
girders using the correct size nails?
Are trusses free of any modifications, cut members or broken members?
Are roof battens spliced correctly:
Does the truss design criteria on the documentation conform to the job
specification for roof cladding and special loads, eg roof mounted hot
water tanks, air conditioners, etc?
(a) no more than 1 in 3 on any truss?

(b) no 2 splices adjacent on any truss and none in unbraced zones of
gable roof ends?
Are intermediate top chord ties fixed between saddle trusses (if applicable)?
Are trusses correctly positioned according to truss layout plan?
BOTTOM CHORD BRACING
Are trusses accurately spaced?
For suspended ceilings or where furring channels are clipped to bottom

chords: have bottom chord ties and diagonal bracing been installed
in accordance with AS 4440?
Have cantilever or internally supported trusses been orientated correctly

i.e. are Support Here labels located above bearing walls?
Are trusses installed within installation tolerances:
(a) Plumb - All sections of truss less than 50mm or height/50

out of vertical?
(b) Bow - All chord bows less than 50mm or chord length/200?
Are all multiple ply trusses nailed/screwed/bolted together?
Truss Connection Details

Have trusses been fixed to top plates correctly at:
(a) load bearing wall i.e. Trip-L-Grip?
(b) internal non-brace wall i.e. InternalWall Bracket?
(c) internal braced wall i.e. blocking pieces fixed in accordance with
AS 4440?
Have hip end components been fixed correctly at:
Are all waling plates fixed to truss as per design?
(a) jack truss to hip truss - small stations i.e. nailed?
Is gable end framing as per design?
(b) jack truss to hip truss - large station i.e. Creeper Connector?
Do all trusses in corrosive environments have stainless steel plates

and/or other suitable protection?
(c) hip truss & jack trusses to truncated girder and to truncated
standard truss as per AS 4440?
(d) structural fascia and/or strutted overhangs?
Temporary Bracing
Are saddle trusses fixed in accordance with AS 4440?
Are top chord temporary ties no greater than 3000mm spacing?
Are standard truss to girder truss fixing type according to approved plans
and are all nails/bolts installed and tight?
Are bottom chord temporary ties no greater the 4000mm spacing?
Has all strengthening been completed for guard rail systems(if applicable)?
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T I M B E R

FIXING & BRACING

TIMBER ROOF TRUSSES

Erection and Fixing....................................................................................................................................................................4

Girder and Dutch Hip Girder Trusses........................................................................................................................................7

Saddle Truss Fixing.................................................................................................................................................................11

Web Ties and Stiffeners..........................................................................................................................................................17

Guard Rail Systems................................................................................................................................................................26

MiTek 20/20 User Guide..........................................................................................................................................................28

Truss Installation Checklist.....................................................................................................................................................32

JOB STORAGE AND LIFTING

Trusses should be inspected on arrival at site. Any damaged trusses should

Approx 1/2 to 1/3

1. It is the Builders responsibility to ensure that all relevant information

Approx 1/2 to 1/3

Strongback tied to each

Approx 1/2 to 1/3

Approx 1/2 to 1/3

A layout for trusses must be determined before erection. If in doubt consult

Wall Frame Construction

The load bearing frames should be checked for:

Dutch hip girder

3. Girder trusses may require the strengthening of studs at the points of

Top plate strengthening may be required where trusses do not coincide

Place 75 x 25mm intermediate ties on top

ERECTION AND FIXING

Ensure first truss is installed carefully and within erection tolerances.

Supporting Structure (Frame or Brick)

DO NOT STAND ON A TRUSS THAT DOES NOT HAVE ALL ITS

If a truss has been designed to be supported internally a SUPPORT HERE

CODE REQUIREMENTS - Australian Standard for the installation of nailplated

The TrussSpacer is designed to replace the temporary chord ties as required

THE TRUSSES MUST BE BRACED DURING ERECTION.

1. Collapse during erection.

2. Erection tolerance will be exceeded, causing overloading, buckling and

Temporary post fixed to wall frame.

TrussSpacers to the top

See TrussSpacer Installation Instructions for further information.

Previously braced truss

TrussSpacer: GTS600 for 600mm centres, GTS900 for 900mm centres.

2. Trusses to be erected so that no part of the truss is out of plumb with a

Each successive truss should be spaced using TrussSpacers. TrussSpacers

Trusses parallel to non-bracing wall

Trusses at right angle

InternalWall Bracket nailed

INTERNALWALL BRACKET: IWB

Fix one nail to top of

Trusses parallel to bracing wall

Wall top plate

Fix one nail to top of

BraceWall Bracket: BWB35

Table 1 - Fixing requirements for top of bracing walls

Fixing to Top Plate

Number of BraceWall Brackets (BWB35)