GU
IDE
Council Approval
It is important to contact your local council before building your Stratco Gable Homeshed. You will have already
received a Council application form from Stratco, including an exploded view and a plan view of the proposed structure.
It is important to draw a plan view of your Homeshed on the second page of your “Council Copy” form. This view can
be copied from Figure 1 on page two. You must include the distances from the boundaries and existing buildings.
Before Starting
Confirm that all of the material listed on the delivery document has been supplied. Carefully read these instructions
to ensure you are familiar with all the steps involved. Ensure you have the correct tools and equipment for the job as
listed on page two.
Gable Homesheds
BEFORE YOU START
™
FRAMEWORK
SITE PREPARATION
Determine the position of the Homeshed. If the ground is
uneven or sloped, ensure that the slope does not exceed
more than 150mm.
If your Homeshed is being fixed onto a concrete slab refer
to the separate ‘Fixing to Concrete Slab’ instructions.
Mark out the footing hole locations as specified in
Figure 1 and Table 1. Check that the corner to corner
measurements are equal.
(Note the dimensions are listed in metres).
Table 1
“A” m
“D” m
Rear 100 or
150 mm C Section
m
”B“
F
=82 mm (SC100)
F
=108mm(SC150)
“E” m
“E” m
m
”C“
FRONT GABLE END
Figure 1
Footing Hole Spacing
HOMESHED DETAILS HOMESHED FOOTING HOLE DIMENSIONS
Size Width x Length (m) A B C D E
G1 3.159 x 6.207 2.801 6.087 3.045 - 6.701
G2 3.159 x 7.731 2.801 7.611 2.537 - 8.111
G3 3.159 x 9.255 2.801 9.135 3.045 - 9.555
G4 3.921 x 6.207 3.563 6.087 3.045 - 7.051
G5 3.921 x 7.731 3.563 7.611 2.537 - 8.404
G6 3.921 x 9.255 3.563 9.135 3.045 - 9.805
G7 5.445 x 6.207 5.087 6.087 3.045 2.568 7.933
G8 5.445 x 7.731 5.087 7.611 2.537 2.568 9.155
G9 5.445 x 9.255 5.087 9.135 3.045 2.568 10.456
G10 5.445 x 12.303 5.087 12.183 3.045 2.568 13.202
G11 6.207 x 6.207 5.849 6.087 3.045 2.949 8.442
G12 6.207 x 7.731 5.849 7.611 2.537 2.949 9.599
G13 6.207 x 9.255 5.8 49 9.135 3.045 2.949 10.847
G14 6.207 x 12.303 5.849 12.183 3.045 2.949 13.514
G15 6.969 x 6.207 6.611 6.087 3.045 3.330 8.987
G16 6.969 x 7.731 6.611 7.611 2.537 3.330 10.081
G17 6.969 x 9.255 6.611 9.135 3.045 3.330 11.276
G18 6.969 x 12.303 6.611 12.183 3.045 3.330 13.861
TOOLS REQUIRED
Vice Grips Step Ladder Tape Measure Spanner Hacksaw Pliers Spirit LevelRivet Gun
5/16”
Hex Head Adaptor Permanent Marker Caulking Gun Silicone Sealant Tin Snips Gloves String LinePower Drill
FOOTINGS
Table 2
Pad Footing Sizes (mm)
Eaves
Height
(mm)
Homeshed
Width
(mm)
Soil
Typ e
N1 (W28) N2 (W33) N3 (W41)
With Slab Without Slab With Slab Without Slab With Slab Without Slab
Diameter Depth Diameter Depth Diameter Depth Diameter Depth Diameter Depth Diameter Depth
2400
3159
A 375 600 375 700 375 600 450 700 450 800 600 900
B 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 450 450 700
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550
3921
A 375 600 375 700 375 700 450 8 00 450 800 600 800
B 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 700 375 500 450 900
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600
5445
A 375 700 450 700 375 700 450 900 600 800 600 1000
B 375 450 375 700 375 450 450 800 375 700 600 900
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 450 600
6207
A 450 700 450 800 450 8 00 450 900 600 1100 600 1200
B 375 500 375 700 375 500 450 900 450 700 600 1000
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 50 0 450 700
6969
A 450 800 450 900 600 800 600 1000 600 1000 600 1100
B 375 500 450 700 375 600 600 700 450 800 600 1100
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 50 0 450 8 00
2700
3159
A 375 600 375 700 375 600 450 8 00 450 800 600 800
B 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 450 450 700
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550
3921
A 375 600 375 700 375 700 450 800 600 700 600 1000
B 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 700 375 500 450 900
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600
5445
A 375 700 450 8 00 450 70 0 450 9 00 450 900 6 00 900
B 375 450 375 700 375 500 450 800 375 700 600 900
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 450 700
6207
A 450 700 450 800 450 900 600 900 600 900 600 1000
B 375 500 450 700 375 500 450 900 450 700 600 1000
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 50 0 450 8 00
6969
A 450 800 600 900 600 900 600 1100 600 1000 600 1200
B 375 700 450 800 375 700 450 800 450 900 600 1000
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 700 375 600 450 9 00
3000
3159
A 375 600 375 700 450 800 450 900 600 800 600 1000
B 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 500 450 700
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550
3921
A 375 700 450 700 450 800 600 800 600 800 600 1000
B 375 500 375 550 375 450 450 600 375 500 450 900
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600
5445
A 450 800 600 800 450 900 600 900 600 800 600 1000
B 375 500 450 700 375 500 450 800 450 700 600 1000
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 450 450 700
6207
A 450 900 600 900 450 900 600 900 600 900 600 1100
B 375 600 450 700 375 600 450 900 450 800 600 1100
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 600 375 6 00 450 800
6969
A 600 800 600 1000 600 800 600 1000 600 1100 750 1000
B 375 600 450 800 375 600 600 800 600 700 600 1200
C 375 450 375 550 375 450 375 700 375 700 450 9 00
Soil Type Code
A | Compact sand, gravel and sand
B | Fine sand, granular soil with conspicuous clay content
C | Stiff clay
Slabs to be minimum 100mm thick and reinforced with slab mesh.
Wall Frames
The number of columns for one wall:
6.2m long = 3 columns
7.7m long = 4 columns
9.3m long = 4 columns
12.3m long = 5 columns
Depending on the length of your Homeshed, lay three,
four, or five C-section columns on the ground making
sure the open side of each column is facing the correct
way as illustrated in Figure 1.
CONSTRUCTING THE WALLS
Please Note: Girts will be supplied un-punched for Homesheds with non-standard lengths or non-standard bay spacings.
Please refer to Table 1 on page 2 of this installation guide for a list of standard Homeshed lengths and bay spacings.
As a general rule, the open side of each column will face
the rear of the Homeshed, except for the front columns
which face the front of the Homeshed. Refer to Figure 4.
Please note that in standard Homesheds the columns
have been pre-punched at every wall girt/column
connection, and at the rafter/eaves connection. At this
stage, the columns must have the wall girt/column holes
facing up.
Dig the column holes as specified in Figure 2 and Table 2.
If you are pouring a concrete slab, the slab must be a
minimum of 100mm deep. Refer to Figure 3 and Table 2.
Use string line and a spirit level to ensure the holes are
level with each other. Measure each hole depth to ensure
the Homeshed will stand level when the walls are placed
in position.
Fill the base of each hole with approximately 200mm
of concrete. This will ease settlement and make up the
distance between the base of the column and bottom of
the hole.
FOOTINGS
Before the concrete sets, score the top of the concrete
and place a brick in the hole as illustrated in Figure 2 and
Figure 3. Allow the concrete to set.
If you are installing a PA door, dig the door mullion
footings at 300 wide x 300mm deep (refer to the
“Personal Access Door” section in this installation guide
for door mullion spacing).
Slab is to be minimum 100mm thickness, reinforced
with SL72 fabric.
Column
Brick
Diameter
Depth
250 min 100
400 max
FOOTING SIZE WITH CONCRETE SLAB
Figure 3
Column
Brick
Diameter
Depth
350 min
500 max
FOOTING SIZE WITHOUT CONCRETE SLAB
Figure 2
HOMESHED WALLS
Bolt with one
M12x30mm
hex head bolt
Columns
Wall girts
Laying
Direction
5mm
Under-lap
lip
WALL SHEETS
5mm
10x16mm
self-drilling
screws
Ensure the under-lap lip is aligned with the edge of the wall girts
CONSTRUCTING THE WALLS
Please Note: Girts will be supplied un-punched for Homesheds with non-standard lengths or non-standard bay spacings.
Please refer to Table 1 on page 2 of this installation guide for a list of standard Homeshed lengths and bay spacings.
Figure 5
Figure 4
Wall Girts
Similarly, in standard Homesheds the wall girts have
been pre-punched at each wall girt/column connection.
Place the wall girts across the columns and match the
pre-punched holes. Refer to Figure 4.
Fasten the top girt to the column with a high-tensile
12x30mm flanged purlin bolt through each hole. The
top girt is fixed through the top pre-punched hole in the
columns.
Note: If a boxgutter is to be installed, the top wall girt
will be offset from the top of the column by 100mm.
(Refer to the boxgutter assembly instructions).
Wall Sheeting
Ensure the framework is square and the diagonal
measurements are equal. Start laying the sheeting from
the back-end of the shed, to make sure the overlap seam
is not visible from the front of the shed. Ensure the top
edge of the wall sheets are aligned parallel with the top
edge of the top wall girts as illustrated in Fiqure 5.
Pan fix the Stratco Superdek
®
wall sheets with 10x16mm
self drilling screws at every girt junction. The sheets are
laid with the short rib overlapping. Before fastening all
screws, run a string line from both ends of the wall panel
through the centre of the girts to ensure all the screws
will be fastened in line.
The top of each wall sheet must be 5mm below the top
wall girt. This will prevent any rubbing between the wall
and roof sheets.
Check the wall frame remains square as the wall sheets
are fixed.
Crest fix the
brackets with
pop rivets.
Approximately 1000mm
GUTTER
BRACKETS
Cut a hole and
rivet the outlet
into position.
Seal with silicone.
Stop end
Pop rivet and silicone
the stop ends
Outlet
GUTTER INSTALLATION
Gutter Side PA Door
If you are installing a PA door, leave an 835mm gap
between the wall sheets. Fix the wall sheets on either
side of the proposed door location. It may be necessary
to rotate one of the wall sheets so the under-lap is
aligned with the door opening on both sides (refer to
Figure 8). To avoid cutting, the sheets may need to be
lapped several times.
Once the wall sheets have been fixed, cut the middle and
bottom wall girts with a hacksaw. Do not cut the top wall girt.
Slide the door mullions into position so they cap the
middle and bottom wall girts. Notch and fix the door
mullions to the top girt with one 10x16mm self drilling
screw and one rivet (Figure 9).
Position and fix the door lintel to the door mullions with
two rivets. The door lintel should finish 2250mm from
the bottom of the wall sheets (refer to Figure 9).
Pan fix a wall sheet to the PA door frame with 10x16mm
screws. Fix the PA door side flashing with rivets at
600mm centres.
Determine which way the door will swing. The PA door
frame will be provided with two 100x75mm butt hinges
that are pre-welded in position. Fix the hinges to the
door mullion with 10x16mm wafer head screws.
If PA Door sheets require cutting, the excess sheeting can
be fixed above the PA Door in conjunction with a PA Door
gutter flashing. Alternatively, if a PA Door header flashing
is provided, rivet the PA Door header flashing to the door
mullions to flash the area above the door opening.
Gable End PA Door
For Homesheds greater than 2.4m high, the installation
of the PA Door mullions in the the gable end of the
Homeshed follow the same process as for the gutter side,
with the mullions being fixed to the top girt (under the
rafter).
If the PA Door is being installed in a Homeshed less than
2.4m high the top girt also needs to be cut as the PA
Door mullions are fixed to the rafter.
As gable end sheets are not rotated, two sheets will need
to be trimmed to allow for the PA Door opening (Figure 10).
When cutting the second sheet try to cut along the pan of
the sheet to ensure a clean flat edge with no gaps. A PA
Door angle trimmer is supplied to flash the edge of the
second cut sheet (sheet 3 in Figure 10).
A PA Door gable end header flashing will be provided and
may require cutting. This flashing will cap the bottom of
the cut header sheets and act as a gutter above the door
opening.
PERSONAL ACCESS DOOR
Constructing the Gutters
Rivet a left and right hand stop end to each length of
gutter. Seal with silicone.
Cut a hole for each downpipe outlet and rivet the outlet
into position (refer to Figure 6). Seal with silicone.
Gutter Brackets
Crest fix the gutter brackets to the wall sheets at
approximately 1000mm centres with pop rivets (refer to
Figure 7). Allow for a slight fall towards the downpipe
end so the water can flow freely.
Once the gutter brackets have been installed,
roll the gutter bead onto the gutter bracket
and clip the back of the gutter into position.
GUTTER INSTALLATION
Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 9
Wall girts
Door mullions
Door lintel
835mm
2250mm
Pop rivet the PA door
header flashing to the
door mullions (only for
2.7 and 3m high garages).
PA DOOR FRAME
2210mm
Notch the end
to suit the top
wall girt.
PA door
11mm diameter shaft
45mm
7mm diameter
Figure 8
Figure 10
Under-lap
Lip
Under-lap
Lip
PA Door Flashing
Butt Hinge
Door Mullions
Wall Girt Wall Girt
Door FrameDoor Frame
Wall Sheet Cut Line
PA Door
Angle Trimmer
13
2
Cap bottom of the
header sheets with
the PA Door Header
Flashing provided.
PA Door Gable End
Header Flashing
Gable
Header
Sheets
STANDING THE WALL
Standing the Wall Frame
Stand the completed wall frame in the footing holes
(refer to Figure 11), and temporarily brace it. Make sure
the wall is level and square.
Repeat the previous steps for the other side wall frame.
Stand the two wall frames in the holes and brace them
securely.
BUILDING THE FRAME
Figure 11
PERSONAL ACCESS DOOR
Lift the truss into place
Wall frame
Bolts Screws
Ridge bracket
Figure 14
Rafter
M12x30mm high
tensile bolts
Eaves Bracket
Rafter
M12x30mm
high tensile
bolts
Eaves Bracket
Strengthening washer plate
Figure 12 Figure 13
Rafters
The rafters are bolted together on the ground using a
ridge bracket. Lay two rafters out, making sure there is
a left and a right rafter. The C-section opening on each
rafter should open on the same side, with the purlin
holes on the flange pointing up.
Bolt the ridge bracket in place by lining up the rafter
and ridge bracket holes. Use an M12x30mm high tensile
flanged purlin bolt in each hole and tighten. To eliminate
any movement in the joint, screw four 12x20mm self
drilling hex head screws through the ridge bracket and
into each rafter as displayed in Figure 13.
Bolt the eaves bracket to each end of the rafter frames
with four M12x30mm high tensile flanged purlin bolts
(refer to Figure 12).
Alternatively the eaves brackets can be fastened to the
ends of the columns first. The ridge bracket and rafter
frame can then be lifted into position and bolted through
the eaves brackets.
If strengthening washer plates are provided, bolt them
between the eaves brackets and the rafter/column joint,
as shown in Figure 13.
BUILDING THE FRAME
Roof Truss
Use a person on each end of the rafter frame to lift the
frame into position. Bolt the eaves brackets to the column
ends with five M12x30 high tensile flanged purlin bolts
(refer to Figure 14).
Attach all the intermediate trusses first for stability, then
the front and rear trusses as previously described.
GABLE WALL SHEETS
Purlins
Rear wall sheets
Raking flashing
Figure 17
End column
Figure 15
Rear wall girts
End column
Girt
brackets
REAR WALL GIRTS
Girt
brackets
End
Column
Portal
Column
Outside of
Homeshed
Inside of
Homeshed
Girt
10mm
n
o
e
n
o
10m m
End Columns
If your Homeshed is 5.4m or wider, attach the rear end
column (100mm or 150mm C-section) to the rear truss
with one M12x30mm hex head bolt as illustrated in
Figure 15.
Footings
Check the alignment of the walls visually or with a string
line. Pour the concrete footings around the column base
and allow 24 hours before removing any braces. If you
are fixing to a concrete slab, refer to the “Fixing to a
Concrete Slab” instructions.
Rear Wall Girts
Check the frame is square and level before fixing the rear
wall girts.
Fix three rear girt brackets (65x50x3mm) to both rear
columns with two 10x16mm self drilling screws as
illustrated in Figure 16.
Span three wall girts between each bracket and fix with
two 10x16mm self drilling screws through each flange
as shown in Figure 16.
REAR WALLS AND ROOF INSTALLATION
Figure 16
Bolt the rear wall girts to the end column with one
M12x30mm hex head bolt. The rear wall girts have been
pre-punched at the end column /girt intersection.
Purlins
Please Note: Purlins will be supplied un-punched for
Homesheds with non-standard lengths or non-standard
bay spacings. Please refer to Table 1 on page 2 of this
installation guide for a list of standard Homeshed lengths
and bay spacings.
Ensure the Gable Homeshed is square. Position the roof
purlins across the rafters, match the pre-punched holes
(on standard Homesheds) and bolt into position.
Gable Wall Sheets
Before fixing the gable wall sheets, locate the
raking flashing so it sits on the edge of each purlin,
following the roof line. Screw the raking flashing to
each purlin with one 10x16mm self drilling screw.
Pan fix the gable wall sheets to the raking angle and
frame with 10x16mm self drilling screws as illustrated
in Figure 17.
Corrugated
roof sheet
Valley Turn up the
valley flute
Spanner
ROOF SHEETS
Figure 18
DOWNPIPES
WALL BRACING
Slide the small end of one downpipe into the big end of
the other. Rivet the downpipe at the back, then use a
hacksaw to cut to the desired length.
Fix the downpipe to the existing outlet using rivets, then
use downpipe straps to fix the downpipe against the wall
using 10x16mm self drilling screws.
For Homesheds 5.4m or wider located in a N3 (W41) wind
speed category, a strap brace must be fixed around the
centre portal frames as illustrated in Figure 19.
End bay brace
Fix with three
14x20mm self tapping
screws on each end
END BAY BRACING
Figure 20
Strap brace
30x0.8mm
Fix with three
10x16mm Self
drilling screws
STRAP BRACE
Central protal
frame
Figure 19
These sheds will also require side wall end bays to be
braced, at one end of the shed only. Bracing is to be
fixed as illustrated in Figure 20.
Roof Sheets
Fix the roof sheets, starting from one end of the
Homeshed. Sheets should be laid into the prevailing wind.
Crest fix the sheets with 12x35mm self drilling screws
or M6x50 timber/steel screws with neoprene washers.
Use five screws per sheet at each end support, and
three screws per sheet at each internal support.
Ensure the first sheet is square with the frame and
that the roof sheets overhang into the gutter by
approximately 50mm.
Turn the valley flute of every corrugated roof sheet
upwards as illustrated in Figure 18. This will aid in
water proofing the Homeshed.
If it is necessary to walk over roof sheets, ensure that
you walk over the purlins to avoid any damage. Wear
flat, rubber soled shoes and walk flat footed, spreading
your weight over as many corrugations as possible.
REAR WALLS AND ROOF INSTALLATION
1
2
7
10
119
4
15
1 - Ridgecap
2 - Bargecap
4 - Centre Column Cover
7 - PA Back Corner
9 - PA Door Flashing
10 - PA Door Mullion
11 - PA Door Lintel (Z)
15 - Roller Door Header Flashing
Figure 21
GABLE HOMESHED WITH ROLLER DOORS
1
6
2
8
5
14
1 - Ridgecap
2 - Bargecap
5 - Front Corner
6 - Standard Corner
8 - Filler Column Corner
14 - Sliding Door Flashing
Figure 22
GABLE HOMESHED WITH SLIDING DOORS
Box Gutter
Centre Column Cover
Filler Column Corner Box Gutter
(Optional Boundary Gutter)
Internal Column Cover
PA Back Corner
Bargecap
Standard Corner
Ridgecap
Front Corner
PA Door Flashing PA Door Mullion PA Door Lintel (Z) Tophat | Sliding Door
Header Beam
Sliding Door
Flashing
Roller Door Header
Flashing
2
6
3
7
4
8
1
5
9 10 11 12 | 13 14 15
Screw the front and rear corner flashings at 600mm
centres with 10x16mm self drilling screws. Corner
flashings will require notching in line with the rafter pitch.
Refer to Figures 21 and 22 for the flashing details.
Ridge and Barge Cap Installation
Fix the front and rear barge capping to the roof sheets.
Lap the barges at the ridge line and trim the outside
piece to a vertical edge for a neat appearance.
Similarly, fix the ridge capping to the roof sheets with
12x35mm self drilling screws or M6x50 timber/steel
screws at 300mm centres.
FLASHINGS
WINDOWS
MAINTENANCE
Your Stratco Homeshed will maintain its good looks for even longer with
a simple wash and wipe down with a soft broom. Stratco Homesheds are
produced from the highest quality materials and will provide many years of
service if the important recommendations set out in the Stratco ‘Selection,
Use and Maintenance’ brochure are followed.
CONTACT
1300 165 165
www.stratco.com.au
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trade marks of Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited.
© Copyright January 13
23/01/13
If installing a window, please note that the louvred window requires one
trimmed sheet and the sliding window requires two trimmed sheets.
During the process of fixing the wall sheets to the Homeshed frame
determine the location of the window. Fix the wall sheets prior to installing
the window according to the “Building the Frame” section of this installation
guide. The sheet/s in the location of the window will need to be trimmed
to accomodate the window, allowing for the base of the window to be
supported by and fixed into a wall girt.
Place the remaining sheets loosely into position and check the window
will fit the opening. Ensure the wall sheets either side of the window
tightly abutt the window frame so no gaps occur. Correct spacing of the
wall sheets is best achieved by ensuring the top edge of the wall sheets
are aligned parallel with the top edge of the top wall girt. Place the preassembled window into the opening and check for squareness before
continuing to lay the remaining sheets.
Install the window frame to the crest of the wall sheets using colour
10x16mm self drilling screws supplied. Ensure the screws are evenly
spaced around the remaining frame (Figure 23). Place a bead of silicone in
each corner of the window to prevent water entry.
Figure 23
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