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Veranda Components List 1. Wall Plate 2. End Cap 3. Wall Plate Rubber 4. Side Roof Beam 5. Intermediate Roof Beam 6. Gutter 7. Gutter End Cap 8. Gutter Fascia 9. Square Post 10. Base Plate 11. Roof Beam Top Cap 12.
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Step 1 Fixing the Wall Plate Measure & mark the wall plate height Pre-drill the wall plate Seal the joint between the wall plate and the wall Referring to the project-specific CAD drawing provided, Drill holes in the wall plate approx. 500mm apart. Use measure and mark the underside of the wall plate a drill bit size that is compatible with the specific fixings Seal the wall plate profile against the wall using exterior...
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Drill an arbour hole in the base of the If your veranda has been supplied with a steel bar this gutter using a 62mm hole saw. Using this off-cut as a template, place it on the gutter as will need to be secured inside the gutter.
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25 x 5.5mm Hex Head Slide the steel bar into the cavity at the Drill pilot holes Fix the steel bar into position back of the gutter. Pre-drill a 4.5mm hole through the back of the gutter Fix the steel bar into position using the 25 x 5.5mm hex The bar must sit in between the two screw-port holes into the steel bar at approx.
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Step 3 The process for step 3 will be (A) Preparing the posts determined by how you are for below ground fixing anchoring the posts (A) Below ground (cast in concrete) (B) Gutter height (B) Surface mounted - See page 8 Cut the posts to size (if necessary) Lay the posts and gutter on the ground Referring to the project-specific CAD drawing, note the...
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Step 3 (B) Preparing the posts 50 x 5.5mm for surface mounting CSK Screw (B) Gutter height Fix the base plates to one end of the posts Cut the posts to size Lay out posts and gutter on the ground Using the 50 x 5.5mm CSK screws provided, fix Referring to the project-specific CAD drawing, note the Lie the posts down on a clear, flat surface and place the...
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Step 3 (C) Preparing the 50 x 5.5mm posts for concealed CSK Screw surface mounted (B) Gutter height Fix base plates to one end of the posts Cut the posts to size Lay out posts and gutter on the ground Using the 50 x 5.5mm CSK screws provided, fix Referring to the project-specific CAD drawing, note the Lie the posts down on a clear, flat surface and place the...
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Step 4 The process for step 5 will be Fixing the post to the gutter 50 x 5.5mm 32 x 5.5mm determined by how you are Hex Head Hex Head anchoring the posts (A) Below ground (cast in concrete) (B) Surface mounted - See page 13 Fix the posts to the gutter Ensure the screw hole lugs in the top of the post line up Using 32 x 5.5mm hex head screws, fix the lip at the...
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Step 5 Fixing the outer veranda frame in position (A) Below ground cast in concrete Pitch above 8° Wall end Gutter end 8° Pitch (C) Projection Wall end Gutter end Pitch below 8° Footing Wall end Gutter end Mark out and dig footings...
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Repeat the above steps for the side roof beam at the other end of the veranda. The outer veranda frame should now be self- supporting, so any temporary props can be removed.
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Straighten the posts Measure and mark base plate positions Place gutter/post assembly in position Check again that the veranda is installed at 90 degrees Referring to the project-specific CAD drawing, note the Lift up the gutter/post assembly from the floor and to the wall using a laser or large set square.
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38 x 4.2mm Pan Head Pitch above 8° Wall end Gutter end 8° Pitch Wall end Gutter end Pitch below 8° Wall end Gutter end Determine the roof beam orientation Fix one of the side roof beams to Ensure the roof beam is positioned squarely the wall plate Note the roof pitch as stated on your CAD drawing and Using a laser or large set square, ensure that the roof...
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Fix the posts Once square, fix the front end of the side roof beam to Check again that the veranda is installed at 90 Mark the hole locations, drill into the floor substrate the back of the gutter using 2 No. 38 x 4.2mm degrees to the wall using a laser, or large set square.
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Step 5 Fixing the outer veranda frame in position (C) Concealed surface mounted Pitch above 8° Wall end Gutter end 8° Pitch Wall end (C) Projection Gutter end Pitch below 8° Wall end Gutter end Measure and mark base plate positions...
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Repeat the above steps for the side roof beam at the other end of the veranda. The outer veranda frame should now be self- supporting, so any temporary props can be removed.
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Mark base & fix the base plates Secure posts to base plate Check again that the veranda is installed at 90 degrees Move the posts to one side and using the post template Lift the posts over the base plate and slot into postion.
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Step 6 Fixing the intermediate 38 x 4.2mm Pan Head roof beams Use the infill fascia panels to space the roof Place all intermediate roof beams in position Fix roof beams in position beams correctly Lift the first intermediate roof beam into position, Once all infill fascia panels and roof beams are equally The infill fascia panels have been pre-cut to size.
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Step 7 Fitting the rainwater downpipe Cut a hole in the post for rainwater outlet Insert the pipe Insert the leaf catcher Cut a hole in the post that is to house the plastic Measure the distance from the gutter to the outlet hole Place the leaf catcher through the hole in the base down-pipe just above ground level using a just drilled and cut the downpipe to the correct length.
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Step 8 Fitting the roof panels Glass roof panels IMPORTANT! Gloves and arm protectors to cut level 5 must be worn. This step requires 2, but ideally 3 persons. Wherever possible, glass should be carried on its edge. As the glass is laid ‘flat’ onto the roof beams, ensure it is supported from underneath to reduce the risk of the glass cracking under its’...
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50 x 5.5mm Hex Head Glass Polycarbonate Roof panel position Fit the nosing profile Fix the top cap profile to the first end roof beam The roof panel should be pushed against the wall plate Push the nosing profiles on to the front edge of the and should overhang into the gutter by 50-75mm.
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Installing glazing joiners (glass only) Stick the joiner to one end of the glass Fit the second piece of glass If no glazing joiners have been supplied, skip to Lay the glass roof panel in position on the roof. Repeat the mastic process on the other side of the page 24.
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50 X 5.5mm Hex Head Start fitting the rubber wall plate gasket Fix the remaining roof panels, top caps and Fix the roof beam end cover plates wall plate rubber gasket Starting at the end of the wall plate above the end roof Using 50 x 5.5 mm hex head screws with neoprene beam top cap just fitted, push the rubber gasket into Lay the second roof panel in place and insert the top...
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Step 9 Step 10 Fixing the gutter fascia Fixing the end cover plates 19 x 4.2mm Pan Head 32 x 5.5mm 19 X 4.2mm 19 x 4.2mm Hex Head Pan Head Pan Head Fix the gutter fascia Fix the gutter end cover plates Fix the wall plate profile end cover plate Place the gutter fascia onto the front of the gutter by Secure the gutter end plates to each end of the gutter...
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