FRONTIER
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FREESTANDING CARPORT
STRATCO FRONTIER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
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Your complete guide to building a FRONTIER
CARPORTFREESTANDING
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BEFORE YOU START
Carefully read these instructions. If you do not have all the necessary tools or information, contact Stratco for advice. Lay
out all components and check them against the delivery docket. The component location diagram below identifies each
key part and indicates their fastening positions.
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5
4
3
2
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Barge Capping
C-Section
VF Gutter
SHS Posts
Prodek Roofing
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VF Stop End
Downpipe
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3
6
4
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5
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Drill & Hex-Head Adaptor
Rivet Gun
Tape Measure
Tin Snips
Spirit Level
Hack-Saw
Post hole digger
Silicone Gun
Spanners or Ratchet
Adjustable Construction Props
Turn Up/Down Tool
Concrete
Ladder
TOOLS REQUIRED
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 MARKING OUT CARPORT POSITION
Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before
commencing the construction and refer to them constantly
during each stage of construction. Double check all
dimensions, levels and bolting locations before cutting,
screwing or bolting structural members. It is recommended
that the persons erecting the structure have had some
previous building experience.
Place stakes at the carport post locations using the
appropriate column positionsfrom the supplied drawing.
These post locations are critical, as the roof sheet
and beam lengths are governedby these dimensions.
Tie string lines between the stakes to ensure the footings
are in line. Check the dimensions and diagonals for
squareness.
Dig holes to the required size as stipulated by the supplied
drawing. Place bricks in the bottom of the holes to give a
solid base onto which the posts can be positioned. Do not
concrete posts in place at this stage .
A slight fall (1 should be allowed for toward one end
of the unit at whichthe gutter and downpipewill be located.
If bolting posts onto an existing concrete slab, check to
ensure concrete dimensions allow for the required anchor
edge distance and anchor depth as indicated on the
supplied drawings. Stratco does not take any responsibility
for concrete failure. The erector/owner is responsible for
ensuring that the slab is capable of supporting the Front
Freestanding Carport.
Mark the position of theposts from the drawings supplied.
These post locations are critical, as the roof sheet
and beam lengths are governedby these dimensions.
Check the marks with a string line toensure the footings are
in line. Check the dimensions and diagonals for
squareness.
Do not drillthrough the concrete atthis stage. Footing
plates are not fixed until the carport frame has been
assembled.
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2.1 IN GROUND FOOTING
2.2 ON CONCRETE FOOTING
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3.1 PRE-DRILL HOLES
By following the plan detail on the supplied drawing, locate
the perimeter beams.
Lengths will vary between the side beams and the
front and rear beams andwill depend on thetype of carport.
Pre-drill 14mm holes through the C-Section beams and
both sides of the SHS posts at the appropriate locations
(Figure 2). Ensure clearance is provided between holes to
avoid bolts interfering.
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POST
PERIMETER
BEAM
PERIMETER BEAM
PURLIN
INTERMEDIATE
BEAM
3.0 ASSEMBLING THE FRAMEWORK
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Locate all the intermediate beams and purlins if required.
Pre-drill 11mm holes at each end of these beams to match
the hole locations in thesupplied angle brackets (Figure3).
Alternatively, General Purpose Purlin Brackets may be
used (which include six holes in the bracket). If this is the
case, holes must be predrilledto 14mm.
FRONT/ REAR BEAM
SIDE BEAM
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BRACES
BRICK
POST
PRE-DUG HOLE
CLAMP
4A
POST
CLAMP
BRACES
CONCRETE
FOOTING
PLATE
4B
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The type of carport will determine whether or not
intermediate beams and purlins are present. Figure 1
indicates how to identify intermediatebeams and purlins.
Before predrilling any holes it is recommended a
smaller pilot hole be drilledto make the jobeasier.
Stand the posts in the appropriate footing locations and
brace in position with clamps and struts (Figure 4).
3.2 POSTS
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For in concrete carports, posts needto be cutto allow
for a 1° fall towardsthe gutter and downpipeend.
For on concrete carports, two different post heights
will have been supplied to allow for a slight fall toward one
end of the unit at which the gutter and downpipe will be
located. Ensure that the two posts at each end of the unit
are the same height and that the gutter and downpipe will
be located in the correctlocation.
Bolt holes should have been pre-drilled at the ends of the
perimeter beams.
Lift the perimeter beams into place and support on
adjustable construction props. Bolt these beams to the
posts using the M12 bolts and washers supplied(Figure 2).
The side beams should sit on the inside face of the
posts while the front and rear beams should sit on the
outside face of the posts.
If intermediate beams and purlins are required, bolt holes
should have been pre-drilled at each end to match those
already present in the supplied angle brackets. Attach an
angle bracket to each end of the intermediate beams and
purlins using the M10 bolts and washers supplied (Figure
3). If General Purpose brackets have been supplied, use
M12 bolts and washers.
The supplied drawing will indicate the location of all internal
beams. Lift into position and support on adjustable
construction props
Drill 11mm holes (14mm for General Purpose Bracket) at
the appropriate locations in the adjoining beams to match
the hole locationsin the angle brackets. Bolt together using
the M10 bolts and washers supplied (Figure 3) or M12 bolts
and washers for General PurposeBracket (Figure 3).
Now that the basic framework has beam erected, check all
dimensions are correct and the diagonals for squareness.
Check that the columns are in line and plumb and that the
falls are correct for roofand gutter.
Concrete the footings and leaveovernight to cure.
The concrete should be finished slightly raised
towards the column, ensuring water runs away from the
column (Figure 5).
3.3 PERIMETER BEAMS
3.4 INTERMEDIATE BEAMS AND PURLINS
4.0 FOOTINGS
4.1 IN GROUND FOOTING
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INTERMEDIATE BEAM
ANGLE BRACKET
M10 BOLTS & WASHERS
GENERAL PURPOSE BRACKET MAY BE
USED WITH M12 BOLTS & WASHERS
ALTERNATIVELY,
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CORBEL AS SPECIFIED
POST EMBEDDED MINIMUM
300mm INTO CONCRETE FOOTING
4.2 ON CONCRETE FOOTING
Mark the position of the holes through the existing holes in
footing plate. Drill 12mm holes to a minimum depth of
100mm.
Fix the footing plates tothe concrete slab (minimum120mm
depth) using the 12 x 100mm Screwbolts supplied through
the pre-drilled holesin the slab (Figure6).
5.0 ROOFING
Start laying the roof sheeting from one side of the unit and
continue across the unit. Figure 7 indicates the laying
direction and lapping detail for roof sheeting.
Decking should be positioned to allow an equal deck
overhang at each end of the unit (600mm for cyclonic
conditions and 900mmfor non-cyclonic conditions).
Fix each sheet in place, as specified by the fixing details on
the supplied drawing, before layingthe next sheet.
Note: Ensure that the sheets are lapped correctly (Figure
7).
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PREVAILING WIND
LAYING DIRECTION
PRODEK
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WIDTH AS
SPECIFIED
FINISH CONCRETE RAISED
TOWARD COLUMN
DEPTH AS
SPECIFIED
MINIMUM 15MPa CONCRETE
6.0 GUTTERING
Select where your downpipe will be located and n
Fasten left and right hand gutter stop ends to the end of the
guttering. Rivet and silicone seal to achieve a waterproof
connection.
Fasten Universal Deck Straps in place from the front of the
gutter to the roof sheet rib (Figure 8) at maximum 900mm
centres.
Cut the downpipe as required to form an offset, using the
elbows supplied, attach thePVC Downpipe to the downpipe
pop, rivet in place. Secure downpipe in position with
downpipe straps.
Silicone seal at all rivetlocations to waterproof.
otch a
hole in the gutter and insert a downpipe outlet (pop) so that
the downpipe is in line with an end column. Fasten the pop
in place using rivets and silicone seal.
Fix the length of gutter to the lower end of your carport.
Place the return lip at the back end of the guttering
underneath the roof sheet, allow for a 50mm overflow into
the gutter. Fasten with pop rivets or 10x16 self drilling
screws through the pan of the roof sheets into the return lip
on the gutter (Figure 8)at maximum 900mm centres.
FOUR 12x100mm
SCREWBOLTS
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7.0 BARGE CAPPING
Only the front and two sides of the carport require the
attachment of barge capping. The rear has the gutter
attached.
Fix the side barge capping first. Position capping flush with
the front of the roof sheets and fasten through the top crest
of the roof sheets using rivets at 500mm centres (Figure 9).
Fasten the base of the capping to posts with one 12x35mm
self drilling screw. Repeat for the other side of the carport.
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ROOFING
GUTTER
SHS POST
BEAM
RIVETS
(OR SCREWS)
10.0 HELPFUL TIPS
11.0MAINTENANCE
Sweep the roof and clean gutters after the completion of
work. Ensure anyswarf and rivet stubs areremoved as they
can cause unsightly rust stains.
Leave bracing struts and construction props in position until
structure is complete and concreted in. This stabilises the
structure and holds it squareduring construction.
Double check all measurements and drilling locations
before proceding.
Regularly check framework for squareness and vertical
alignment to make sure ithasn't moved during construction.
Regular washing or hosing of the inside and outside of your
Stratco Front Carport will ensure it looks its best at all
times. Refer to the "Selection, Use and Maintenance of
Stratco Steel Products" brochure for complete details of
maintenance requirements.
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FRONT CAPPING
RIVET
The front cap is fixed through every third rib and will need to
have the return lip on the bottom edge notched using tin
snips. This should provide a neat corner joint and can be
fastened from below to hold the corner closed using a rivet
(Figure 10).
Seal with silicone at allrivet locations to waterproof.
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RIVET
PRODEK ROOFING
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BARGE CAPPING
DOWNPIPE OFFSET
UNIVERSAL DECK
STRAP
DOWNPIPE
OUTLET (POP)
15mm
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