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INSTALLATION MANUAL
OUTBACK® GABLE PATIO
The New Generation Outback® Gable Patio system has been designed and engineered to generate modern and versatile
structures that provide more design flexibility and increased spanning capabilities.
The New Generation Outback® Gable Patio system integrates new bracketry, new fixings, new design options and new
accessories, to produce the best gable patio product on the market today.
This product has been designed with D.I.Y. in mind for ease of installation.
BEFORE YOU START
It is important to check your Local Government Authority requirements before the installation of your new Stratco Outback®
Gable Patio System.
It is the builder's responsibility to ensure any existing structure that an Outback® Gable Patio is being attached to is
adequately reinforced to accommodate the additional loads imposed by the verandah, patio or carport.
Read these instructions thoroughly before starting your project and refer to them constantly during each stage of
construction. Contact Stratco for advice if you do not have the necessary tools or information.
Carefully read these instructions, along with any supporting documentation provided for your Outback® Gable Patio.
Lay out the components in order of assembly on the ground and check them against the delivery note. The 'Component
Index' section in this guide will assist in identifying each part of your Stratco Outback® Gable unit.
Mark out the overall area of your patio location and ensure it is free from obstructions. Ensure there is reasonable access for
materials and working space. Consider the drainage and disposal of run-off water Outback® Gable Patio.
Check the post and beam positions on the ground.
If you do not have all the necessary tools or information, contact Stratco for advice.
OUTBACK
GABLE
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  • Page 1 This product has been designed with D.I.Y. in mind for ease of installation. BEFORE YOU START It is important to check your Local Government Authority requirements before the installation of your new Stratco Outback® Gable Patio System. It is the builder’s responsibility to ensure any existing structure that an Outback® Gable Patio is being attached to is adequately reinforced to accommodate the additional loads imposed by the verandah, patio or carport.
  • Page 2 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED Tape Measure ø3.2mm Drill Bit • • Marker or Pen ø5.0mm Drill Bit • • Spirit Level ø12mm Drill Bit • • String Line ø16mm Drill Bit • • Plumb Line ø12mm Masonry Drill Bit •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNIT CONFIGURATIONS 2 - BEAM ASSEMBLY Stand-Alone Gable ................ 5 Small Beam Cap ................18 Equal-Return Gable ...............6 Large Beam Cap ................18 Rafter-to-Beam Brackets ............19 1 - ATTACHING TO EXISTING STRUCTURE Internal Beam-to-Beam Brackets ..........20 WALL ATTACHED (WITH BOX GUTTER MOUNTING External Beam-to-Beam Brackets ...........
  • Page 4 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® 6 - RIDGE INSTALLATION Multiwall Installation ..............82 Ridge Beam Installation ..............45 Aluminium Slat Preparation ............83 Ridge Extrusion Installation ............45 Aluminium Slat Installation ..........83-84 Hip & Valley Ridge Beam ............46 Z-Flashing Installation ............84-85 Hip & Valley Ridge Extrusion .............47 Cover Flashing Installation ............85 Gable Overhang Installation ............53 Infill Capping .................

  • Page 5: Stand-Alone Gable

    CONFIGURATIONS STAND-ALONE GABLE FREESTANDING ALCOVE (TYPE 1) REAR-ATTACHED ALCOVE (TYPE 2) SIDE-ATTACHED REAR-ATTACHED (PARTIAL ATTACHMENT) CORNER (TYPE 1) SIDE-ATTACHED (PARTIAL ATTACHMENT)

  • Page 6: Equal-Return Gable

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® CONFIGURATIONS EQUAL-RETURN GABLE FREESTANDING CORNER (TYPE 3) CORNER (TYPE 4) REAR-ATTACHED ALCOVE (TYPE 1) SIDE-ATTACHED CORNER (TYPE 1) ALCOVE (TYPE 2) CORNER (TYPE 2)

  • Page 7: Attaching To Existing Structure

    ATTACHING TO EXISTING STRUCTURE Box Gutter Wall Mounting Attachment Bracket WALL ATTACHED (WITH BOX GUTTER Stainless Steel Nut WALL MOUNTING BRACKET) Stainless Steel Washer WALL PREPARATION Nylon Washer Measure and mark the location of the Outback Box Gutter Wall Mounting Bracket on the wall, taking into consideration the position of the attachment beam and the unit height.

  • Page 8: Wall Attached (With Beam-To-Wall Brackets)

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® WALL ATTACHED (WITH BEAM-TO-WALL BRACKET) WALL PREPARATION Measure and mark the location of the Beam-to-Wall Bracket on the wall. Fix the Beam-to-Wall Bracket to the wall using 2x M8 Masonry Anchors, or 2x Ø8mm Screwbolts (Figure 1.4). Side Beam BEAM INSTALLATION Beam-to-Wall Bracket...

  • Page 9: Beam Installation

    BEAM INSTALLATION Lift Side Beams onto the Suspension Brackets and secure using Outback Self Drilling Screws through the pilot holes provided (Figures 1.7 & 1.8). Rafter Extended Fascia Strengthening Bracket Fascia 100x100x2.0mm Steel Washer Plate Minimum 2x M6 Bolts, Nuts with Washers Outback Beam FIGURE 1.8 FASCIA ATTACHED (WITH SUSPENSION BRACKETS)

  • Page 10: Fascia Preparation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® FASCIA ATTACHED WITH RAFTER STRENGTHENING BRACKETS Ø13mm Hole Ø16mm Hole (TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE) FASCIA PREPARATION Measure and mark and cut slots in the fascia for the Rafter Strengthening Brackets to protrude (Figures 1.11 & 1.13). Lift the roof sheets and attach the Rafter Strengthening Brackets (Figures 1.15 to 1.18).
  • Page 11 FASCIA ATTACHED (WITH RAFTER STRENGTHENING BRACKETS) REAR ATTACHED (TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE) Minimum recommended Bracket spacing: 1200mm Recommended Channel Extension beyond Birds Mouth: 1900mm Recommended Web overhang: 400mm Adjustable Rafter Strengthening Bracket (Attached to Rafter with 6x M12 Hex Head Bolts) Roofing Roof Batten Gutter...
  • Page 12 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® SECTION A-A SECTION A-A REINFORCED TIMBER RAFTER REINFORCED TIMBER RAFTER SINGLE CHANNEL DOUBLE CHANNEL 450mm EAVES OVERHANG 600mm EAVES OVERHANG 60 x 44 x 2.0mm Galvanised Channel 60 x 44 x 2.0mm Galvanised Channel Timber Rafter Timber Rafter M12 Hex Head Bolt M12 Hex Head Bolt...

  • Page 13: Fascia Preparation

    FASCIA ATTACHED (WITH RAFTER STRENGTHENING BRACKETS) Ø13mm Hole Ø16mm Hole SIDE ATTACHED (STEEL FRAMED HOUSE) FASCIA PREPARATION Measure and mark and cut slots in the fascia for the Rafter Strengthening Brackets to protrude (Figures 1.20 & 1.22). Lift the Roof sheets and fix the Rafter Strengthening Bracket to the Rafters (Figure 1.24 to 1.27) BEAM PREPARATION Measure and mark locations for the holes in the Outback...
  • Page 14 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® FASCIA ATTACHED (WITH RAFTER STRENGTHENING BRACKETS) REAR ATTACHED (STEEL FRAMED HOUSE) Top Chord Adjustable Rafter Strengthening Bracket (Attached to Top Chord with 6x M12 Hex Head Bolts) Roofing Roof Batten Gutter Rafter Galvanised RHS Reinforcement 200 x 1.2mm Lintel Soffit Lining Stud Wall...
  • Page 15 STEEL FRAMING REINFORCEMENT SECTION B-B REINFORCED STEEL TOP CHORD/RAFTER Note: DOUBLE CHANNEL Additional strengthening may be required and it is the 600mm EAVES OVERHANG builder’s responsibility to ensure rafters are adequately reinforced and appropriately tied down to walls. 12x30 Self-Drilling Screws 60mm Angle Bracket Galvanised RHS Reinforcement Top Chord / Rafter...
  • Page 16 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® FASCIA ATTACHED (WITH RISER BRACKETS) (TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE) 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot FASCIA PREPARATION holes in the SHS Connector Measure and mark and cut slots in the fascia for the Riser Brackets to come through (Figure 1.28). Lift roof sheets and secure Riser Brackets to the rafters (Figures 1.29 to 1.32).
  • Page 17 FASCIA ATTACHED (WITH RISER BRACKETS) SIDE ATTACHED (TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE) Minimum recommended Bracket spacing: 1200mm Recommended Channel Extension beyond Birds Mouth: 1900mm Recommended Web overhang: 400mm Riser Bracket (Attached to Rafter with 6x M12 Hex Head Bolts) Roofing Roof Batten Gutter Rafter Side Beam...

  • Page 18: Beam Assembly

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® SIDE BEAM ASSEMBLY LARGE BEAM CAP Place the Large Beam Cap on the top of the beam ensuring OUTBACK BEAM ORIENTATION that the seam of the Outback beam is facing the outside of Outback Beams are always to be oriented so the double the unit and the Beam Cap slopes down towards the outside thickness section of the beam is facing upwards and the of the unit (Figure 1.2).

  • Page 19: Rafter-To-Beam Brackets

    RAFTER-TO-BEAM BRACKETS (SMALL BEAM CAP) RAFTER-TO-BEAM BRACKETS - LARGE BEAM CAP Measure and mark the centre of rafter locations on the Beam Cap. Measure and mark the centre of rafter locations on the Beam Refer to detail sheets provided for Rafter locations and dimensions. Cap.

  • Page 20: Internal Beam-To-Beam Brackets

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® INTERNAL BEAM-TO-BEAM BRACKETS Beam flute Seam facing outwards Side Beams and Header Beams can be joined using Internal Beam-to-Beam Brackets. Bracket Locator Refer to Detail Sheets provided for bracket specification. Position the Notched Beam Filler on the Outback Beam. Locate Internal Beam-to-Beam Brackets over the top of the Notched Beam Filler using the locator on the bracket and the flute detail on the inside face of the Outback Beam...

  • Page 21: External Beam-To-Beam Brackets

    EXTERNAL BEAM-TO-BEAM BRACKETS External Beam-to-Beam Bracket Seam facing outwards Side Beams and Header Beams can be joined using External Beam-to-Beam Brackets. Refer to Detail Sheets provided for bracket specification. Locate External Beam-to-Beam Brackets against the inside face of the Outback Beam Figure 2.8). Fasten the bracket to the Beam using 6x Outback Self- Drilling Screws through the pilot holes.

  • Page 22: Valley To Internal Corner Plate (Small Beam Cap)

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® VALLEY-TO-INTERNAL CORNER PLATE (SMALL BEAM CAP) Side Beams are joined at the internal corners using a Valley- to-Internal Corner Plate. Small Beam Cap Position Side Beams in the Valley-to-Internal Corner Plate so there is an offset of 50mm (Figure 2.11). Fasten the Side Beams to the Valley-to-Internal Corner Plate using 4x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes provided (Figures 2.12 to 2.15).

  • Page 23: Valley To Internal Corner Plate (Large Beam Cap)

    VALLEY-TO-INTERNAL CORNER PLATE (LARGE BEAM CAP) Side Beams are joined at the internal corners using a Valley- to-Internal Corner Plate. Large Beam Cap Position Side Beams in the Valley-to-Internal Corner Plate so there is an offset of 50mm (Figure 2.16). Fasten the Side Beams and Large Beam Caps to the Valley- to-Internal Corner Plate using 6x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes provided (Figures 2.17 to...

  • Page 24: Internal Corner Cover

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® EXTERNAL CORNER COVER Position the External Corner cover in the corner so that it sits firmly against the bottom of the Side Beams. Fix the External Corner Cover to the Side Beams using 4x Outback Self Drilling Screws through the Pilot Holes Provided (Figures 2.21 to 2.24).

  • Page 25: Rafter Set Assembly

    RAFTER SET ASSEMBLY KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY Refer to Detail Sheets provided to determine rafter pairs. Measure all Rafters and pair-up before any assembly. Insert the Ridge Knuckle into the Outback Rafters ensuring the Rafters are flush and hard against one another with no gaps and the seams of the beams are at the top and facing 6x Outback Self-Drilling Screws in each side...

  • Page 26: Ridge To Rafter Brackets

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® RIDGE-TO-RAFTER BRACKETS Internal Rafter Sets will have Ridge-to-Rafter Brackets mounted on either side of the rafters (Figure 3.7). Position the Ridge-to-Rafter Brackets so that the locating tabs on the brackets rest on top of the apex of the Rafters (Figures 3.5).

  • Page 27: Hip/Valley Knuckle Assembly

    3x Outback Rafter Self-Drilling Screws through pilot holes in each side Collar Tie Attachment Collar Tie Washer Plate 6x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through Washer Plate and Collar Tie Attachment Align end of Collar Tie Collar Tie Cover with edge of Attachment Bracket 120 Outback Beam FIGURE 3.11...

  • Page 28: Hip/Valley Ridge To Rafter Brackets

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COLUMNS AND FOOTINGS 150 OUTBACK BEAM RAFTER SET Measure and mark the screw locations along the middle of the INTO CONCRETE beam, 60mm from the top/bottom face of the beam Figure 3.13). If fixing Columns into the ground, dig the holes to the On the Hip rafter, the first screw will be 70mm from the centre join and 30mm spacing between screws.

  • Page 29: Footing Preparation (Onto Concrete)

    SHS COLUMN FOOTING PLATE FOOTING ONTO CONCRETE Footing brackets are provided if the posts are to be fixed to Slide the SHS column footing bracket into the bottom of the an existing concrete slab. Establish the column lengths by column, and fasten with two M10 bolts through the post measuring the distance from the underside of the Outback with washers under both bolt head and nut.

  • Page 30: Bracket Preparation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COLUMN TO 68 OUTBACK POST BRACKET Measure and mark the locations of the columns and clip the Post-Beam Brackets onto the bottom of the beam where the posts will be located. Fix the Post-to-Beam Bracket to the beam through the pilot holes in the post bracket with 2x 10g x 25mm countersunk screws each side into the flute of the beam (Figure 4.4).

  • Page 31: Column Installation

    SHS COLUMN CONNECTIONS Measure from the underside of the beam to the top of the brick or top of the slab and cut posts to this length. Screw the Column Connection to the top of the SHS Column with 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws on either side of the column (Figure 4.7).
  • Page 32 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® VALLEY TO INTERNAL CORNER SHS CONNECTION Refer to Valley-to-Internal Corner Plate installation section. Measure from the underside of the Side Beam to the top of the brick or the top of the slab and cut posts to this length. Slide Valley-to-Internal Corner connector into SHS column (Figures 4.11 &...

  • Page 33: Rafter To Long Header

    RAFTER INSTALLATION RAFTER TO LONG HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION Position the Rafter-to-Header Bracket on the top of the Header Beam so that it is flush with the end of the beam. Fix the Rafter-to-Header Bracket to the Header Beam with 6x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through pilot holes provided (Figures 5.0 to 5.5).
  • Page 34 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® RAFTER TO LONG HEADER RAFTER INSTALLATION Lift the Rafter Set into position and ensure it is fully seated in the Rafter-to-Header Bracket at each end of the Header Beam and that the ridge is central. Fix the Rafter Set at each end of the Header Beam with 3x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes in each side of the Rafter-to-Header Brackets (Figures 5.6 to 5.11).

  • Page 35: Rafter To Short Header

    RAFTER TO SHORT HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION Position the Rafter-to-Header Bracket on the top of the Header Beam so that it is flush with the end of the beam. Fix the Rafter-to-Header Bracket to the Header Beam with 6x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through pilot holes provided (Figures 5.12 to 5.17).

  • Page 36: Rafter Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® RAFTER TO SHORT HEADER RAFTER INSTALLATION Lift the Rafter Set into position and ensure it is fully seated in the Rafter-to-Header Bracket at each end of the Header Beam and that the ridge is central. Fix the Rafter Set at each end of the Header Beam with 3x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes in each side of the Rafter-to-Header Brackets (Figures 5.18 to 5.23).

  • Page 37: Rafter To Beam

    RAFTER TO BEAM INSTALLATION Lift the Rafter Set into the Rafter-to-Beam Brackets on each side of the unit and ensure the Rafters are fully seated in the bottom of each bracket (Figures 5.24 to 5.29). Rafter (120 Outback Beam) Rafter (120 Outback Beam) Large Beam Cap Small Beam Cap...
  • Page 38 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Before fixing the Rafters in place check that the width of the unit is correct according to the Detail Sheets provided (Figure 5.30). Opening Width - See Detail Sheets FIGURE 5.30 Check that the basic framework is square by ensuring the End Rafter Set diagonal measurements are the same (Figure 5.31).
  • Page 39 Fix the Rafters using 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes in each side of each Rafter-to-Beam Bracket (Figures 5.32 to 5.37). 2x Outback Self-Drilling 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws in each side of Screws in each side of the bracket. the bracket.
  • Page 40 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® VALLEY RAFTER BRACKET INSTALLATION Place the Valley-to-Corner Bracket on the internal corner so that the locating tabs on the bracket are hooked over the Valley- to-Corner Brackets and in the channels of both Beam Caps. Fix the Valley-to-Corner Bracket to the Valley-to-Internal-Corner Plate using Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes provided (Figures 5.38 to 5.43).
  • Page 41 HIP RAFTER BRACKET INSTALLATION Place the Hip-to-Corner Bracket within the external corner so that the locating tabs on the bracket are hooked in the channels of both Beam Caps. Fix the Hip-to-Corner Bracket using Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes provided (Figures 5.44 to 5.49). Locating Tabs Small Beam Cap Locating Tabs...

  • Page 42: Hip & Valley Rafter Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® HIP-VALLEY RAFTER SET INSTALLATION Lift the Hip-Valley Rafter Set into both the Hip-to-Corner Bracket and the Valley-to-Corner Bracket ensuring the Rafter is fully seated in the bottom of each bracket. Before fixing the Hip-Valley Rafters in place check the opening Opening Width - See Detail Sheets widths of the unit are correct according to the Detail Sheets provided (Figure 5.50).
  • Page 43 HIP-VALLEY RAFTER SET INSTALLATION (VALLEY RAFTER) Fix the Valley Rafter using 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes in each side of each Valley-to-Corner Bracket (Figures 5.53 to 5.58). Valley-to-Corner Bracket (120) Valley-to-Corner Bracket (120) Valley Rafter (120 Outback Beam) 2x Outback Self-Drilling 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws Valley Rafter...
  • Page 44 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® HIP-VALLEY RAFTER SET INSTALLATION (HIP RAFTER) Fix the Hip Rafter using 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot holes in each side of each Hip-to-Corner Bracket (Figures 5.59 to 5.64). 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws 2x Outback Self-Drilling Screws in each side of bracket in each side of bracket Hip-to-Corner Bracket (120)

  • Page 45: Ridge Beam Installation

    RIDGE BEAM INSTALLATION RIDGE EXTRUSION Place the Ridge Extrusion over the top of the Ridge Beam. RIDGE BEAM The Ridge Extrusion covers the top of the Ridge-to-Rafter Place the Ridge Beam into the Ridge-to-Rafter Brackets Brackets and rests on top of the Rafters (Figure 6.2). ensuring that the double thickness section of the beam is at the top (Figures 6.0 &...

  • Page 46: Hip-Valley Ridge Beam

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Ensure Rafters are vertical and the correct distance from HIP-VALLEY RIDGE BEAM each other, then fix the Ridge Extrusion to the Ridge Beam Place the Ridge Beams in the 45° LH and RH Ridge-to-Rafter using 4x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the Fixing Brackets (Figure 6.7).

  • Page 47: Hip-Valley Ridge Extrusion

    HIP-VALLEY RIDGE EXTRUSION Push the Ridge Extrusions down firmly over the top of the Ridge-To-Rafter Bracket and both Apex Support Brackets Trim the corners of the Ridge Extrusions where they meet at (Figure 6.11). the Valley Rafter (Figure 6.9) Ridge Extrusions Ridge Extrusion Hip-to-Apex Valley-to-Apex...
  • Page 48 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® HIP-VALLEY PURLINS If Purlins are required, Hip Purlin Brackets and Valley Purlin Valley Support Flashing Brackets must be installed prior to Hip and Valley Support Flashings. Please refer to the “Purlin Installation” Section. Valley-to-Apex Support Ridge Beam VALLEY SUPPORT FLASHING Position the Valley Support Flashing on the Valley Rafter so...
  • Page 49 HIP SUPPORT FLASHING Position the Hip Support Flashing on the Hip Rafter so that it Outback rests atop the Hip-to-Corner Bracket at the gutter end of Self-Drilling the Rafter Figures 6.19 & 6.20) and the Hip-to-Apex Support Screws at the Ridge end of the Rafter (Figure 6.21). Do not fix the Hip Support Flashing to the Rafter yet.
  • Page 50 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Ridge Beam Hip Support Flashing Hip Cover Flashing Hip Support Flashing Small Beam Cap Hip-to-Apex Support Side Beam Valley Rafter Ridge Beam 100mm FIGURE 6.21 - RIDGE FIGURE 6.23 - SMALL BEAM CAP HIP COVER FLASHING Ensure there is sufficient overlap of the Hip Support Flashing onto the Apex Support (Figure 6.22).
  • Page 51 The Hip Cover Flashing is used to further secure the Hip Rafter and Roof Deck. Ensure the Hip Cover Flashing and Hip Support Flashing are nested over each other and resting flat on the Hip Outback Rafter. Self-Drilling Screws Fix the Hip Cover Flashing to both the Hip Support Flashing and the Hip Rafter using Outback Self-Drilling Screws at 500mm centres (Figures 6.25 to 6.27).
  • Page 52 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Each roof decking type has a specific Hip Cover Flashing (Figures 6.28 to 6.32) CGI Hip Cover Flashing Outback Self-Drilling Screws Outback Deck Outback Self-Drilling Screws at maximum 500mm centres Hip Cover Flashing at maximum 500mm centres 60mm 30mm Hip support Flashing...

  • Page 53: Gable Overhang Installation

    PURLIN INSTALLATION RIDGE OVERHANG Follow these steps if a Ridge overhang is required. Refer to PURLIN BRACKET SPACING detail sheets for further details and dimensions. Measure and mark the locations for the Purlin Brackets on An overhanging Ridge section will need to be temporarily the top face of each rafter.

  • Page 54: 120 Purlin Brackets

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® 120 PURLIN BRACKETS HIP PURLIN BRACKETS Position the Purlin Bracket on the rafter and fix through the Note: Hip Purlin brackets must be installed before Hip pilot holes in the back of the bracket using 4x Outback Self- Support Flashing.
  • Page 55 VALLEY PURLIN INSTALLATION Note: Valley Support Flashing will be installed after Valley Purlin installation. Purlin Rafter Cut the purlin to length and place in the Purlin Brackets with the seam facing the ridge. Fix the Purlin through the pilot holes on either side of the bracket using Outback Self-Drilling screws (Figure 7.9).

  • Page 56: Gutter Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® GUTTER INSTALLATION 140mm OUTBACK DECK & CGI VALLEY GUTTER RIDGE END Measure, mark, and cut the corners off the Valley Gutter at Cut to centre fold the Ridge end so it sits flush against the Ridge Beams (Figure 8.1.

  • Page 57: Gutter Preparation

    98mm x 68mm hole in the base of the Gutter near the back DOWNPIPE OUTLETS edge and aligned with a column. Note: Refer to the “Stratco Edge 160 Gutter Mitring Guide” Using the Downpipe Outlet as a guide, mark and drill 4x for further detail and templates.
  • Page 58 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® GUTTER STOP-ENDS Fix the External Mitre to the Gutters using Ø3.2mm sealed rivets through the pilot holes, and seal inside the gutter with Fix Gutter Stop-End to the Gutter using colour matched silicone (Figure 8.10). rivets (Figure 8.8).
  • Page 59 Fix the Internal Mitre to the Gutters using Ø3.2mm sealed GUTTER INSTALLATION rivets through the pilot holes, and seal inside the gutter with (FOR OUTBACK DECK, CGI & POLYCARB ROOFING) silicone (Figure 8.12). Lift the Gutter into position and hook the Gutter Clips onto the Channels on the outside edge of the Beam Cap (Figures 8.14 &...

  • Page 60: Gutter Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® GUTTER PREPARATION (FOR COOLDEK WITH GUTTER INSTALLATION SMALL BEAM CAP) (FOR COOLDEK WITH SMALL BEAM CAP) Fix the Cutback Flashing to the Gutter using Ø3.2mm rivets Lift the Gutter into position and hook the locating tab of the at 500mm maximum spacing (Figures 8.16 to 8.19).
  • Page 61 Refer to the “Roofing Installation” section prior to this step. CUTBACK FLASHING INSTALLATION (FOR COOLDEK WITH LARGE BEAM CAP) Fix the top sheet of the Cooldek to the Cutback Flashing using Ø3.2mm rivets at 500mm maximum centres (Figures Place the Cutback Flashing in the utility slot on the low side of the Large Beam Cap (Figures 8.24 &...

  • Page 62: Roofing Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® ROOFING INSTALLATION Lift the Gutter into position so that it is firmly against the corner of the Cutback Flashing (Figures 8.26 & 8.27). OUTBACK DECK INSTALLATION Fix the Gutter through the top edge of the Cutback Flashing Start laying the Outback Deck from the rear on one side of using Ø3.2mm rivets at 500mm maximum spacing (Figures 8.26 the gable unit, lifting the first sheet into place and sliding...
  • Page 63 SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (OUTBACK DECK) LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (OUTBACK DECK) Fix the Small Beam Cap to the Side Beam using Outback Fix the Outback Deck to the Large Beam Cap using 12g x Self-Drilling Screws in the angled face of the extrusion, and 20mm hex head self-drilling screws with neoprene washers also at both ends (Figure 9.3).

  • Page 64: Cgi

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® CGI INSTALLATION SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (CGI) Fix the Small Beam Cap to the Side Beam using Outback Start laying the CGI sheets from the rear on one side of the Self-Drilling Screws in the angled face of the extrusion, and gable unit, lifting the first sheet into place and sliding it firmly also at both ends (Figure 9.9).

  • Page 65: Polycarb

    LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (CGI) POLYCARBONATE ROOFING INSTALLATION Fix the CGI sheets to the Large Beam Cap using 12g x 35mm Start laying the Polycarbonate sheets from one side of the hex head self-drilling screws with neoprene washers gable unit, lifting the first sheet into place and sliding it firmly through every second crest (Figures 9.10 &...
  • Page 66 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (POLYCARBONATE) LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (POLYCARBONATE) Fix the Small Beam Cap to the Side Beam using Outback Fix the CGI sheets to the Large Beam Cap using M6 x 50mm Self-Drilling Screws in the centre of the extrusion, and also hex head self-drilling polycarbonate roofing screws through at both ends (Figure 9.16).

  • Page 67: Cooldek

    COOLDEK CLASSIC INSTALLATION Fix the Back Channel Top Flashing to the Ridge Extrusion and Ridge Beam using Outback Self Drilling Screws at maximum Start laying sheets from the rear on one side of the gable 500mm centres (Figure 9.21). unit, lifting the first sheet into place and sliding it firmly into the Back Channel.
  • Page 68 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CLASSIC 50) SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CLASSIC 75) Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit the centre of the Outback Beam. Fix the Cooldek Classic 50 the centre of the Outback Beam.
  • Page 69 LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CLASSIC 50) LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CLASSIC 75) Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit the centre of the Beam Cap. Fix the Cooldek Classic 50 to the the centre of the Beam Cap.
  • Page 70 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COOLDEK CGI INSTALLATION Outback Self-Drilling Screws Outback Self-Drilling Screws at maximum 500mm centres through every third crest Start laying sheets from the rear on one side of the gable unit, lifting the first sheet into place and sliding it firmly Ridge Extrusion into the Back Channel.
  • Page 71 SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CGI 50) SMALL BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CGI 75) Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit the centre of the Outback Beam. Fix the Cooldek CGI 50 to the centre of the Outback Beam.
  • Page 72 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CGI 50) LARGE BEAM CAP FIXING (COOLDEK CGI 75) Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit Measure and mark screw location to ensure the screws hit the centre of the Beam Cap. Cooldek CGI 50 to the Large the centre of the Beam Cap.

  • Page 73: Valley Decking Preparation

    VALLEY RAFTER DECKING PREPARATION VALLEY RAFTER OUTBACK DECK & CGI ROOFING Cut the Roof Deck at a 47° angle from the Side Beam and The Outback Deck and CGI sheets are fixed to the Valley lay the sheets in the regular method for the decking type Support Flashing and Valley Gutter from the underside using being used (Figure 9.43).

  • Page 74: Valley Rafter

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® VALLEY RAFTER COOLDEK ROOFING Cooldek is fixed to the Support Flashing from the underside with Ø4.8mm rivets at maximum 200mm centres. The top sheet of the Cooldek is fixed to the Valley Gutter using 12g x 20mm hex head self-drilling screws with neoprene washers at approximately 500mm centres (Figures 9.47 to 9.50).

  • Page 75: Hip Decking Preparation

    HIP RAFTER DECKING PREPARATION HIP RAFTER (CGI) Firmly push the CGI Decking in between the Hip cover Cut the Roof Deck at a 47° angle from the Side Beam and lay the sheets in the regular method for the decking type being Flashing and the Hip Support Flashing.
  • Page 76 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® HIP RAFTER (COOLDEK) Firmly push the Cooldek sheets in between the Hip cover Flashing and the Hip Support Flashing. Fix the Cooldek to the Support Flashing from the underside with Ø4.8mm rivets at maximum 200mm centres. The Hip Cover Flashing is fixed to the Cooldek Top Sheet using Outback Self-Drilling Screws into each crest for Cooldek Classic, and every third crest for Cooldek CGI (Figures 9.54 to 9.57) Outback Self-Drilling...

  • Page 77: Gutter Straps

    GUTTER STRAPS Hook the Gutter Straps under the front lip of the Gutter at a maximum spacing of 1000mm. Fix the Gutter Straps to the crests of the roof sheets using 12g x 20mm hex head self-drilling screws with neoprene washers. Note: Gutter Straps may need to be bent to acheive a clean fit against the roof sheet.

  • Page 78: Infill Panel Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® INFILL INSTALLATION 12g x 20mm hex head self drilling screws with neoprene washers through crests Infill panels can be used in different layouts; single panel with no struts, two panels with a centre strut, or four panels with a centre strut and two side struts (Figures 10.5 to 10.7 Gutter Strap at maximum on page 92).

  • Page 79: Fixing Flashing Installation

    Clip the Infill Fixing Flashing onto the Rafters with the 45° face facing towards the inside of the unit (Figure 10.2). Apex Stirrup Fix the Infill Fixing Flashing to the Rafters using Outback Self-Drilling Screws at maximum 400mm intervals (Figure 10.2 &...

  • Page 80: Fibre Cement Preparation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® FIBRE CEMENT INFILL PANEL FIBRE CEMENT INFILL PANEL PREPARATION INSTALLATION Three configurations of Infill Panel are available. Position the Infill Panel so that it sits firmly against the Single Panel Infill (Figure 10.5). vertical face of the Infill Fixing Flashing. Two Panel Infill with Centre Strut (Figure 10.6).
  • Page 81 MULTIWALL INFILL PANEL Fix the Infill Panel to the Header Beam Infill Fixing Flashing using 12g x 20mm hex head self-drilling screws spaced at PREPARATION maximum 400mm centres, and 30mm from the horizontal face of the Infill Fixing Flashings (Figure 10.9). Three configurations of Infill Panel are available.

  • Page 82: Multiwall Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MULTIWALL INFILL PANEL 12g X 35mm Hex Head INSTALLATION Infill Panel Self-Drilling Screws at (Multiwall) maximum 400mm centres Position the Infill Panel so that it sits firmly against the vertical face of the Infill Fixing Flashing. Secure the Infill Panel in place along the Rafter first to avoid the panel falling out.

  • Page 83: Aluminium Slat Preparation

    ALUMINIUM SLAT INFILL PREPARATION Three configurations of Infill Panel are available. 12g X 35mm Hex Head Aluminium Slat Self-Drilling Screws at Single Panel Infill (Figure 10.17). maximum 400mm centres Two Panel Infill with Centre Strut (Figure 10.18). Four Panel Infill with Centre Strut and Side Struts (Figure 10.19).

  • Page 84: Z-Flashing Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® If Strut posts are required, fix the Slats to the strut Post Fibre Cement Infill Fixing Flashings using 2x 12g x 35mm hex head self- drilling screws per slat. Position screws 25mm from the 20mm Strut Post fixing face of the Infill Fixing Flashing (Figure Soft-Pull Rivet 10.23).

  • Page 85: Cover Flashing Installation

    INFILL Z-COVER FLASHING Silicone INSTALLATION (ALUMINIUM SLAT) Infill Panel When installing Infill Panels adjacent to a house gutter, a Infill Cover Flashing (Fibre Cement) Z-Cover Flashing is required to lift the panel and allow water to flow into the gutter. Colour matched Ø3.2mm Rivets Fix the Z- Cover Flashing to the Infill Fixing Flashing on the...

  • Page 86: Infill Capping

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® INFILL PANEL CAPPING If Strut Posts are required, Infill cover Flashings are positioned side-by-side along the Strut Post. INFILL CORNER CAP PREPARATION Measure the amount the Infill Corner Caps overlap the Place the Infill Cover Flashing so that it nests over the Infill Rafter-to-Header Brackets by placing the Infill Corner Cap Fixing Flashing and covers the Infill Panel/Slat Fixings.
  • Page 87 INFILL CORNER CAP INSTALLATION Rafter Position the Infill Corner Cap over the Infill Flashings at the Infill Corner Cap junction of the Rafter and Header Beam (Figure 10.34). Fix the Infill Corner Cap to the Infill Flashings and Rafter-to- Header Bracket using 3x Ø3.2mm rivets (Figure 10.35). Rafter-to-Header Bracket Repeat this process for the opposite corner and the side of...
  • Page 88 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® INFILL STRUT CAP INSTALLATION Strut Post Position the Infill Strut Cap over the Infill Flashings on the Infill Flashing Strut Post and the apex of the Rafter Set (Figure 10.40). Fix the Infill Strut Cap to the Infill Flashings using 4x Ø3.2mm rivets (Figure 10.41).

  • Page 89: Flashing Installation

    FLASHING INSTALLATION RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION (COOLDEK) RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION (OUTBACK DECK & CGI) Place the Ridge Cap centrally over the ridge so that it rests flat on either side of the Back Channel Top Flashing and Place the Ridge Cap centrally over the ridge so that it rests covers the screws on each side.

  • Page 90: Hip Capping

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® HIP CAPPING INSTALLATION (OUTBACK DECK & HIP CAPPING INSTALLATION (COOLDEK) CGI) Place the Hip Capping centrally over the ridge so that it rests flat on either side of the Hip Cover Flashing and covers the Place the Hip Capping centrally over the ridge so that it rests screws on each side.

  • Page 91: Barge Trim

    BARGE TRIM PREPARATION BARGE TRIM INSTALLATION (OUTBACK DECK & CGI) Mitre the ridge/apex end of the Barge Trim so that there is a neat vertical join (Figure 11.8). Measure and mark the roof deck fixing locations on the Barge Trim and cut out small notches to avoid hitting the Cut the gutter end of the Barge Trim at 68°...
  • Page 92 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® BARGE TRIM INSTALLATION (COOLDEK) Barge Trim (Cooldek CGI 50) Push the Barge Trim so that it locates between the roof deck 12g x 20 Hex Head Self-Drilling and the top face of the Rafter. Screws with Neoprene Washers Fix through the top of the Barge Trim to the nearest crest of the at maximum 1000mm centres Cooldek Top Sheet using 12g x 20mm Hex Head Self-Drilling...

  • Page 93: Ridge Bulkhead Installation

    Reinforcement Bracket Flashing. FIGURE 12.2 FIGURE 12.2 Refer to the Stratco Patio Lighting Install Guide for further installation detail. Position the Fan Mounting Bracket on the Ridge Beam and fix using 4x Outback Self-Drilling Screws through the pilot 5W LED Downlight holes provided (Figures 12.3 &...
  • Page 94 Measure and mark the location of the fan on the Ridge Bulkhead Flashing, ensuring it will align with the Fan Mounting Bracket (Figure 12.5). Refer to the Stratco Ceiling Fan Installation Guide for further Ridge Shroud Ridge Bulkhead Support Brackets Support Brackets installation detail.

  • Page 95: Bulkhead Support Bracket Installation

    RIDGE BULKHEAD FLASHING INSTALLATION Back Channel Extrusion Lift the Ridge Bulkhead Flashing into position over the Ridge Bulkhead Support Brackets and push the lip of the flashing between the support brackets and the Ridge Extrusion (Figure 12.10). Ridge Bulkhead Support Bracket Ridge Bulkhead Ridge Bulkhead Flashing Support Bracket...

  • Page 96: 45° Blukhead Installation

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® 45° RIDGE BULKHEAD PREPARATION RIDGE BULKHEAD END-CAP INSTALLATION Measure mark and trim the 45° Mitre on the Ridge Bulkhead Position the End-Caps over the Ridge Bulkhead Flashing Flashing (Figures 12.15 & 12.16). and ensure they are hard against the Rafters. Fix the End-Caps to the Ridge Bulkhead Flashing using 4x Ø3.2 coloured rivets (Figures 12.16 &...

  • Page 97: Final Fixing

    Do not allow soil to remain in permanent contact with the anchors or columns as corrosion will result in the base of the column. Refer equivalent to the ‘Selection, Use and Maintenance of Stratco Steel Products’ brochure for complete details of the maintenance requirements. M10 Bolts & Washers...

  • Page 98: Component Index

    OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COMPONENT INDEX 3962 3961 3960 10854 10858 68mm 120mm 150mm 120mm OUTBACK 150mm OUTBACK OUTBACK MEMBER OUTBACK BEAM OUTBACK BEAM BEAM ENDCAP BEAM ENDCAP (VARIES) OBB120## OBB150## OBEC120## OBEC150## 1627 1628 10361 10362 120mm BEAM-BEAM 150mm BEAM-BEAM 120mm BEAM-BEAM 150mm BEAM-BEAM...
  • Page 99 COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) 3316 3316 6070 5924 OUTBACK COLUMN OUTBACK COLUMN OUTBACK COLUMN OUTBACK COLUMN BASEPLATE (65mm) BASEPLATE (75mm) BASEPLATE (90mm) BASEPLATE (100mm) OFCB65GA OFCB75GA OFCB90GA OFCB100GA 6496 6497 6495 OUTBACK SHS CONN. OUTBACK SHS CONN. OUTBACK SHS CONN. (65mm) (LEFT) (65mm) (RIGHT) (65mm) (INLINE) OBSCL65##...
  • Page 100 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) OUTBACK DECK OBD## CGI42## COOLDEK (CGI) COOLDEK (CLASSIC) CDEKCGOL5065##**, CDEKCGOL5075##** CDEKCLOL5065##**, CDEKCLOL5075##** CDEKCGOR5065##**, CDEKCGOR5075##** CDEKCLOR5065##**, CDEKCLOR5075##** SMART-PIU T30 x 50mm TORX DRIVER OUTBACK FRAME SCREW 12g x 30mm (T30 TORX) DRIBT3050 OFST301230## 12g x 20 SELF-DRILLING 12g x 35 SELF-DRILLING 14g x 150 SELF-DRILLING...
  • Page 101 STOPEND (RIGHT) MITRE (EXTERNAL) MITRE (INTERNAL) OEG160## OEG160STENL## OEG160STENR## EDG160EXAN## EDG160INAN## 10733 10041 10437 10438 10439 OUTBACK GABLE UNIVERSAL ROUND DOWNPIPE SQUARE DOWNPIPE DOWNPIPE BRACKET GUTTER CLIP DECK STRAP BRACKET (ø75, ø90) BRACKET (100x50, 100x75) SPACER (20mm) OGGCAZ DPBPRNDPP## DPBPSQUPP##...
  • Page 102 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) 10532 10533 OUTBACK GABLE BEAM CAPPING EXTRUSION (LARGE) OUTBACK GABLE BEAM CAPPING EXTRUSION (SMALL) OBBCLGEAL##60 OBBCSMLAL##60 10836 10839 RIDGE KNUCKLE RIDGE KNUCKLE (120mm) (22°) (150mm) (22°) OGRK12022GA OGRK15022GA 10698 10699 10700 10701...
  • Page 103 BEAM CAP STOPEND BEAM CAP STOPEND (120mm) (LARGE) (LH) (120mm) (LARGE) (RH) (150mm) (LARGE) (LH) (150mm) (LARGE) (RH) OGBS120LLGE## OGBS120RLGE## OGBS150LLGE## OGBS150RLGE## 10534 OUTBACK GABLE RIDGE EXTRUSION (22°) OGREAL##60 10731 10731 10731 10731 10731 RIDGE BACK-CHANNEL RIDGE BACK-CHANNEL RIDGE BACK-CHANNEL RIDGE BACK-CHANNEL...
  • Page 104 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) 10737 10737 BARGE TRIM (OBD) BARGE TRIM (CGI) OGBTOBD## OGBTCGI## 10737 10737 10737 10737 BARGE TRIM BARGE TRIM BARGE TRIM BARGE TRIM (CDK CGI 50) (CDK CGI 75) (CDK CLC 50) (CDK CLC 75) OGBTCGI50## OGBTCGI75## OGBTCLC50##...
  • Page 105 COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) 10800 10801 10820 10812 10813 INFILL FIXING INFILL COVER INFILL Z-COVER INFILL BASE INFILL APEX FLASHING FLASHING FLASHING STIRRUP STIRRUP OGINFFL## OGINCFL## OGINZCF## OGINBSTGA OGINASTGA 10821 10801 10803 10804 10805 INFILL STRUT INFILL CORNER CAP INFILL APEX CAP INFILL STRUT CAP INFILL BASE CAP SIDE STIRRUP...
  • Page 106 OUTBACK GABLE INSTALLATION MANUAL ® COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) 10781 10782 10783 10784 10785 VALLEY-RIDGE VALLEY-RIDGE VALLEY-RIDGE VALLEY-RIDGE VALLEY-BEAM BRACKET (120mm) (LH) BRACKET (120mm) (RH) BRACKET (150mm) (LH) BRACKET (150mm) (RH) BRACKET (120mm) (LH) OVRB120L## OVRB120R## OVRB150L## OVRB150R## OVBB120L## 10786 10787 10788 10777 10778...
  • Page 107 COMPONENT INDEX (CONTINUED) 10750 10751 10752 10753 10759 VALLEY-INTERNAL VALLEY-INTERNAL VALLEY-INTERNAL VALLEY-INTERNAL EXTERNAL CORNER (120mm) (SMALL) CORNER (150mm) (SMALL) CORNER (120mm) (LARGE) CORNER (150mm) (LARGE) CORNER COVER VICP120SML## VICP150SML## VICP120LGE## VICP150LGE## OEXC## 10754 10754 10754 10754 65mm VALLEY-INTERNAL 65mm VALLEY-INTERNAL 65mm VALLEY-INTERNAL 65mm VALLEY-INTERNAL CORNER (120mm) (SMALL)
  • Page 108 ‘Selection, Use and Maintenance’ brochure for more information. « SCAN THIS QR CODE TO FIND A STRATCO NEAR YOU 1300 155 155 stratco.com.au All brands and logos/images accompanied by ® or ™ are trade marks of Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited. ® Copyright MAY 2024...

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