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Edition 2

2006

Design Guide SmartFrame Sub-floor Systems

SmartFrame Sub-floor Design Guide 1

Tilling Timber guarantees that SmartFrame Engineered Timber products have been manufactured to exacting standards and are free from defects in workmanship and materials. At Tilling Timber, we take great pride in SmartFrame product, so if you bring to our attention problems such as squeaks that you believe were caused by our product, we guarantee that a technical representative will contact you promptly to evaluate the issues and provide advice to help solve the problem. Providing that any SmartFrame product is correctly designed, handled and installed, any problem caused by an unlikely defect will promptly be remedied at no cost to you. This guarantee remains valid for the expected life of your home.

TILLING TIMBER—PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND OPERATED

FREECALL: 1800 337 703 E-Mail: [email protected]

SMARTFRAME CONSUMER PRODUCT WARRANTYSMARTFRAME CONSUMER PRODUCT WARRANTYSMARTFRAME CONSUMER PRODUCT WARRANTY

This Design Guide and Load Tables assist in the selection of SmartFrame product for the common structural arrangements for subfloor met in domestic construction. It is made up from extracts from the full Design Guide of each separate SmartFrame product, but reproduces and consolidates only those parts and sizes that relate specifically to sub-floor construction. Methods of developing lateral restraint and providing adequate support, adequate anchorage against wind uplift, and overall structural stability are outside the scope of this publication. Information on the above matters can be obtained from AS1684-1999 Residential timber-framed construction or from a structural engineer experienced in timber construction. Tilling Timber Pty Ltd have structural engineers on staff who can be contacted for advice on matters concerning the use of its SmartFrame engineered timber products in timber construction by telephoning the SmartData Customer HelpLine on 1800 337 703 or e-mail at [email protected]. SUBSTITUTION OF OTHER PRODUCTS All load tables in this document are designed using the characteristic properties of SmartFrame product manufactured by quality Australian and overseas producers and distributed by Tilling Timber Pty Ltd. COPYRIGHT Copyright of this publication remains the property of Tilling Timber Pty Ltd, and reproduction of the whole or part of this publication without written permission from

Tilling Timber Pty Ltd is prohibited. Information relating to CONCERTINA FOIL BATTS is reproduced with permission from Wren Industries Pty Ltd. No responsibility is accepted by Tilling Timber Pty Ltd for the accuracy of the stated R values. CERTIFICATION As a professional engineer, qualified and experienced in timber engineering, I certify that the tables have been prepared to comply with the standards below, and have been checked by me. Members as shown in these tables, and installed in accordance with the provisions of this Design Guide have been prepared in accordance with standard engineering principles, the relevant test reports and Australian standards, ie: •AS1170.1 SAA Loading Code •AS1720.1 SAA Timber Structures Code •AS4055 -1992 Wind loads for Houses •AS/NZS 4063 – 1992 Timber Stress Graded - In Grade Stiffness Evaluation CRAIG KAY, PEng, R.P.E.Q, Reg Bldg Pract No EC-1961, NPER National Product Manager - Engineered Timber

SCOPE OF THIS PUBLICATION


THE MANY BENEFITS OF A SMARTFRAME SUB-FLOOR

SUSTAINABILITY

Anybody would think that sand, limestone, silica, iron oxide and alumina and steel mesh for concrete slabs “grew on trees” by the claims their proponents make regarding their “green” credentials. Trees are the ONLY renewable building material, and as they grow, they actually REDUCE the atmospheric greenhouse gas, Carbon dioxide. The same cannot be said for any of the other materials in a concrete slab.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS REDUCE LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE COSTS

SmartFrame sub-floors reduces the need for expensive and potentially damaging earthworks and drainage on building sites. By adopting the SmartFrame sub-floor construction, the preservation of waterways, natural water runoff, rock outcrops and other natural features can be assured. Further, underground water flows and evaporation of ground water is not disturbed. Unlike many other floors systems, SmartFrame sub-floors are the environmentally friendly alternative.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS ARE SERVICE FRIENDLY

Under floor ducted heating is the quick method of heating your home, which reacts quickly to changing weather conditions. It is easy to run the heating system components under the floor, and even site the heater unit out of site and away from harms way. Plumbing, water supply and electrical services can easily be accommodated under the floor, and unlike slabs, can be added to or altered during the life of the building. It is ONLY with a raised sub-floor that items such as water saving under floor rain and grey-water tanks or bladders can be fitted to either new or existing homes, allowing maximum usage of precious back yard space.

TIMBER FLOORS LOOK AND FEEL WONDERFUL.

The look and feel of the Till-Cote overlay solid floor system adds warmth and beauty to the whole house. Timber enhances the quality of your lifestyle. A polished timber floor is not only practical and easy to clean, but becomes part of your décor.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS ARE COMFORTABLE

SmartFrame sub-floors are easy on the legs because they act as a shock absorber, i.e. they have some “give’’. A person on their feet all day often experiences tiredness and sore limbs if they have been on hard surfaces all day.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS REDUCE LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE COSTS

SmartFrame sub-floors reduce the need for expensive and potentially damaging earthworks and drainage on building sites. By adopting the SmartFrame sub-floor construction, the preservation of waterways, natural water runoff, rock outcrops and other natural features can be assured. Further, underground water flows and evaporation of ground water is not disturbed. Unlike many other floors systems, SmartFrame sub-floors are the environmentally friendly alternative.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS ARE HIGH AND DRY

SmartFrame sub-floors on stump or pier systems are OFF the ground and away from damp. This greatly reduces the risk of rising damp and flash flooding. Living off the ground allows a continual airflow under the house to assist in maintaining a comfortable dry floor. A poorly protected or faulty slab can absorb moisture. Problems that may occur include moisture damage to external and internal cladding materials, carpets and other coverings.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS ARE PRACTICAL

SmartFrame sub-floors are easily adaptable to split level designs, with alterations and extensions able to be carried out with minimal disruption to the block. On sloping land a SmartFrame sub- floor can enable owners to create valuable under floor storage. Ideal for storing garden tools and even that wine collection.

SMARTFRAME

SUB-FLOORS and TERMITE CONTROL

Termites love damp soil and can nest beneath a concrete slab. It is impossible to lift the slab to check and carry out regular inspections. SmartFrame H2 sub-floors built off the ground allows for regular inspections to detect any evidence of termites before they get into the home.


The “feeling” that is identified when a person walks on a floor is very subjective. Some people want to feel a very stiff floor and others want some ”give” so that it softens the footing. When people say the floor “bounces”, it may be vibrating. This sensation is often caused by lack of dead load such as furniture, direct applied ceilings or other materials to absorb or dampen the vibration. The allowable spans shown in the tables of this manual have been designed to meet the strength and serviceability criteria in AS1684.1 - 1999. FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT FLOOR DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE. • The choice of flooring system • The depth, stiffness and mass of the joists • Spacing of joists • Fixing of sheathing to joists • Stiffness and mass of floor sheathing • Mass and Stiffness of ceiling materials • Method of installation • Location and type of internal partitions and

furniture FACTORS THAT CAN IMPROVE FLOOR

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE. Glue-nailed floors will perform better than

floors secured by nails alone. Deflection of the sheathing material

between joists can be reduced by decreasing the joist spacing or using a thicker and/or stiffer sheathing.

Proper installation is essential for dependable performance. Adequate and level support for the joists is necessary, as is correct fastening of the joists and sheathing.

The installation of a ceiling to the bottom flange of the joists.

Between joist blocking can provide some improvement to floor dynamic performance. It is emphasised that for between joist blocking to be effective, it is important that the blocking is continuous, this being easily achieved by the addition of a continuous bottom strap such as hoop iron strapping which is also attached to the end walls.

If floor dynamic performance is a concern to either the client, designer or contractor, then the above variables can be altered to improve dynamic performance. Some stiff floors with very little dead load may tend to vibrate. This can generally be dampened by directly attaching the ceiling below the underside of the joists.

BETWEEN JOIST BLOCKING FOR SMARTFRAME I-JOISTS

GENERAL INFORMATION - ABOUT FLOOR PERFORMANCE

SmartFrame I-Joists between joist blocking,skew nailed with 2.8 x 60 mm Nails.

SmartFrame I-Joisfloor joists

Floor sheeting glued AND nailedto joists and blocking

0.91 x 25 mm galvanised mild steel strapfastened to joists, blocking panels and ENDWALLS with 40 x 2.5 mm galvanised nails.

W

D

D

Temporary restraint to link top edge of joists during construction

DEEP JOIST BLOCKING OF SmartFrame LVLAND TEMPORARY SUPPORT TO PREVENTJOIST ROLLOVER DURINGCONSTRUCTION

3.6 metre maximum spacing of blockingpairs with temporary top edge restraint

Additional temporary restraintto link top edge of joists andblocking pairs at a maximumof 3.6 m centres duringconstruction for joistswith D/B > 6

W

End trimmer to all cantilever joists

Temporary restraint tolink top edge of joistsduring construction


5 STAR ENERGY RATING AND SMARTFRAME SUB-FLOORS

The introduction of the 5 Star Energy Rating Standard on 1 July 2004 in Victoria means that all new homes in Victoria will now be more energy and water efficient, this measure designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reducing our demand upon precious water resources. 5 star homes should also save home owners money on their heating, cooling and water bills. The process of achieving a 5 Star rating is quite flexible, and while there is no single formula for obtaining a specific energy rating, a range of features can be used. These include:

i. Building orientation ii. Wall/ceiling insulation iii. Window type iv. Size v. Positioning vi. Shading and thermal performance vii. Floor products/insulation

There has been a popular misconception that homes with raised timber floors cannot achieve the 5 Star standard. This is incorrect, houses with timber floors can meet the standard. This means that you can continue using this traditional, easy, and often more cost effective mode of construction while enjoying the benefits that SmartFrame sub-floors offer.

The approach to successfully designing an energy efficient lightweight house with timber flooring will be different to the approach that works best for a design with high thermal mass, such as double brick on a slab floor.

Good building practice suggests that draughts should be minimised wherever possible. Typically, R3.2 ceiling and R2 wall insulation levels may be needed.

Good window design is important for all 5 Star houses, particularly those with timber sub-floors.

• To minimise heat uptake in summer, east or west facing windows may need to be shaded from the summer sun with eaves or blinds.

• For winter, a number of energy efficient options are available:

i. Thermally improved windows for some or all

windows. This included the choice of window frames used and/or the type of glass. For example, double-glazing can drastically reduce heat loss. Using double-glazing also overcomes the need to reduce window sizes particularly on south facing windows.

ii. Maximise north facing glass to increase winter heat build up, provided it is shaded in summer with awnings or blinds.

Tailoring the design to the site and orienting the house to make use of the winter sun are also particularly useful in achieving an energy efficient 5 Star outcome.

In May 2005, the minister for planning provided an extension until 30th April 2006 (Building Practice Note 2005-55) to the current 5 Star transitionary period for homes utilising suspended timber sub-floors.

This extension means that with timber sub-floors, you can simply use one of the following options:

4 Stars for the building fabric plus a rainwater tank, or 4 Stars for the building fabric plus a solar

hot water service, or 5 Stars for the building fabric

This document is not intended to be an exhaustive reference on the 5 Star standard, but is intended to give advice on what Total R-values (RT) a SmartFrame sub-floor system correctly fitted with certified insulation systems will provide.


To enable designers of SmartFrame sub-floor systems to assign Total R-value RT the floor for input into energy rating programs or manual calculations, Tilling have complimented their SmartFrame floor systems with the certified CONCERTINA FOIL BATTSTM insulation system developed and marketed by Wren Industries Pty Ltd.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT Because of the importance that Tilling’s place on the provision of expert technical support for their SmartFrame range of Engineered Timber Products, there is an accredited FirstRate energy rater on staff.

Designers of sub-floor systems are free to contact the SmartData customer helpline on 1800 337 703 or at [email protected] to seek advice on how to use the Total R-values RT in this Design Guide with the FirstRate software.

5 STAR ENERGY RATING AND SMARTFRAME SUB-FLOORS

For further information specifically related to the CONCERTINA FOIL BATTS, contact Wren Industries Pty Ltd on (03) 9532 5855, or email [email protected]. Website: www.concertinafoilbatts.com LINK - Thermal Performance


Non ventilated air-space MIN 90 mm

MIN 90 mmdepth SmartFrameLVL floor joists

SmartFrame LVL bearer

Stumps

soil

Non ventilated air-space (still air)

Perforated CONCERTINA FOIL BATTfor floors - Over-lapped and stapled

SUB - FLOOR - SmartFrame JOISTSENCLOSED BUILDING PERIMETER

Brick veneer walls and/or close weave shade cloth behind base boards.

Adapted from Wren Industries Pty Ltd.- TF1 from WREN DD-1 To view WREN DD-1 see www.concertinafoilbatts.comLINK Thermal Performance

Non ventilated 50 mm


SUSPENDED FLOOR - RED ALERT JOISTSOPEN BUILDING PERIMETER WITH CLOSED JOIST CAVITIES

Non ventilated 50 mm

Ventilated sub-floor air-space

Continuous lining material to create a still air joistcavity (with small gaps or perforation holes for drainage and breathing)Examples - standard RFL roll foil - foil side down orfibre cement sheet

Non ventilated air-space 100 mm

SmartFrame SJ200 & SJ240I-Joists

Stumps

soil

Non ventilated air-space (still air)


SUB - FLOOR - SmartFrame I-JOISTENCLOSED BUILDING PERIMETERBrick veneer walls and/or close weave shade cloth behind base boards.

Non ventilated air-space 100 mm


Ventilated sub-floor air-space

Non ventilated air-space

SUSPENDED FLOOR - SmartFrame I-JOISTS - OPEN BUILDING PERIMETER WITH CLOSED JOIST CAVITIES

Minimum of 100 mmdepth SmartFrameLVL floor joists

Continuous lining material to create a still air joistcavity (with small gaps or perforation holes for drainage and breathing)Examples - standard RFL roll foil - foil side down orfibre cement sheet

SFREBP-1 SFREBP-2

SFROBP-1 SFROBP-2




SmartFrame SJ200 & SJ240I-Joists

CONCERTINA FOIL BATTSTM - SUB-FLOOR

QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL EASY TO RETROFIT

“BREATHING” AIRSPACES ALLOWS GLUEING OF SHEETING

Perforated CONCERTINA FOIL BATTSTM allow moisture drainage and maximum breathing of timber flooring, and combined with still airspaces, produce high and c o n s i s t e n t t h e r m a l performance, reflecting 97% of radiant heat back to the floor. FOIL BATTS do not absorb or retain heat and therefore do not create warm cosy nesting environments for rodents or pests.

Total R-value of the structure (RT) is the sum of all component R-values, including the internal airspaces and the surface air films on either side of the structure. NB: Framing timbers are excluded from the Total R-value (RT), as per AS/NZS 4859.1:2002

WINTER RT3.0 min* SUMMER

RT1.0

WINTER RT3.1

SUMMER RT1.0

WINTER RT3.1 min* SUMMER

RT1.3

WINTER RT3.1

SUMMER RT1.3

* RT value is dependent upon depth of non-ventilated airspace. For RT values for alternative joist depths, contact Wren Industries.Pty Ltd


• Staple FOIL BATTS to lower sides of floor joists (approx 5 staples) at a uniform maximum depth of 100mm to achieve the maximum Total R-value RT

for winter. FOIL BATTS are expanded creating a shallow concertina profile - with narrow joist centres gather up excess folds. For SmartFrame I-Joists, FOIL BATTS are stapled at 100mm depth. FOIL BATTS are lightweight, self supporting and sagging will not occur.

• Overlap adjoining FOIL BATTS by a minimum 50mm. No cutting is needed. Sealed overlaps are not necessary as heat flow is downward radiation in winter, i.e. there is no convective winter heat loss from floors.

• FOIL BATTS should be installed as flooring is laid and not be exposed unnecessarily to wind and rain. Open joist ends can be covered if necessary for protection from wind during construction. Install FOIL BATTS preferably after electrical, plumbing and ductwork are completed.

• Ensure the upper foil surface is clean, bright and free of all sawdust and debris to obtain best thermal performance, i.e. level the tops of joists first before fitting FOIL BATTS, then fit the flooring.

• FOIL BATTS perforations are specifically designed for platform sheet flooring, where roof is not on. Holes are in concertina valleys to allow quick draining of any rain penetrating the floor during construction, as well as any moisture formed by possible condensation.

• Timbers can breathe because of FOIL BATTS deep airspaces and unsealed overlaps. Beware of alternate insulations that require substantial perforations for drainage and breathing.

• The stated Total R-values RT are dependent on the creation of still air and zero air velocity beneath timber floors for both the airspace above and below

FOIL BATTS, and the upward foil surface shielded from dust accumulation on which maximises thermal performance.

• Enclosed building perimeters achieve this still air with:

i. Brick veneer or cavity brick construction - automatically creates still air. Ventilator plates are too small to permit high air speed and there is no need to block off or shield open joist ends.

ii. Weatherboard or fibro-cement cladding - minimise gaps between base boards and fix black close-weave shade cloth behind boards as a wind break. Open joist ends are wind shielded by the cladding itself.

• Open building perimeters (eg pole frame houses) require a perforated floor joist underlining to create still air and ensure breathing and drainage (eg roll foil)/cement sheeting). Open joist ends are wind shielded by the cladding itself. With 100mm joists, create two 50mm FOIL BATT airspaces which are surrounded by still air.

• Perforated FOIL BATTS can be installed under existing floors where there is adequate ground clearance . If there is a risk of condensation, then ensure that perforation holes are closest to the ground by reversing the folds of the stapling flanges.

• Under floor insulation does not require a 100% complete coverage, eg FOIL BATTS do not need to make a tight or close fit around ductwork.

CONCERTINA FOIL BATTS do not form a stable base to harbour vermin under timber floors.

STAPLING

CONCERTINA FOIL BATTS TM

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - GROUND FLOOR

INSTALLED

Leaves timber free for glue

50 mm Overlap


* The timber species in SmartFrame LVL13 are not susceptible to Lyctid Borer attack. A more comprehensive Hazard Class Table is available in AS/NZS1604.4:2004, but it is NOT recommended that SmartFrame LVL13 be used in end uses with exposures requiring treatment in excess of H3. Experience is showing that LOSP treated timber in the outside above ground (H3 Hazard Class) may experience some leaching of the active ingredients of the LOSP treatment. To minimize the possibility of timber degradation in these situations, it is recommended that: Smart Guard H3 treated LVL13 NOT be used where the surface is horizontally exposed AND unprotected from water entrapment OR where post-treatment protection cannot be maintained. Post treatment protection may include:

(i) ProtectadeckTM high density water proof joist/bearer cover or malthoid capping (j) An impervious membrane such as regularly maintained painting or staining. (ii) Construction detailing to prevent water entrapment.

SmartGuard H3 treated timber can be painted just like dry untreated timber, however the primer must be an oil based primer, even for waterborne (acrylic) top coats. FASTENERS FOR SmartGuard H3 LVL

For SmartGuard H3 LVL to be used in exposed exterior applications, it is recommended that either hot dipped galvanised of stainless steel fasteners are used.

SMARTGUARD™ TREATMENT SmartFrame LVL13 can be supplied SmartGuard™ LOSP treated to H3 hazard class levels, as per AS/NZS 1604.4:2004. (Note: Water borne treatment processes are NOT suitable for SmartFrame LVL13). The hazard class number selected is based upon the specific exposure condition for the proposed end use of the SmartFrame LVL13, as shown in the table below.

HAZARD CLASS SELECTION GUIDE HAZARD CLASS

EXPOSURE SPECIFIC SERVICE CONDITIONS BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

TYPICAL USES

H1* Inside, above ground Completely protected from the weather

and well ventilated, and protected from termites

Lyctid borers Interior beams, staircases, stringers

H2 Inside, above ground Protected from wetting. Nil leaching Borers and

termites Interior beams, staircases, trusses, joists

H3 Inside, above ground Subject to periodic moderate wetting and

leaching Moderate decay, borers and termites

Exterior beams

Protectadeck or malthoid waterproof capping to prevent water ponding onSmartGuard H3 treated joists and bearers.

H3 treated or naturally durable species decking. (LOSP treatment is NOT recommended for decking members)

SmartGuard H3treated LVL external deckjoists and bearers.

Skew deck nails slightlyto cross multiple veneers(Galvanised helical threaded nails or screws)

Protectadeck or similar impervious

membrane to prevent water

ponding on joist

H3 treatedSmartFrame LVL joists

H3 treated or Natural Durabilityclass 1 or 2 (sapwood removed)decking

Recommended Fastening to SmartFrame LVL Joists.


Table of Contents

BLUE ALERT H2*Treated LVL Bearers & Joists

• Coloured red for easy identification • Sizes 100 x 45, 100 x 63 • Lengths 3.6 - 9.6m (up to 13.2m on request) • 25 year treatment warranty (conditions apply)

SMARTFRAME LVL 18 Untreated LVL Bearers & Joists

• Depths from 90 to 3600 mm (Only from 90 to 170 reproduced below) • Lengths up to 7.2 metres in 600 mm increments • Depths match KDHW sizes up to 170 mm • Equivalent to F27 hardwood.

PAGES 10 - 11

SMARTFRAME LVL 13 Untreated

H2*Treated LVL Bearers & Joists

• H2S treated is coloured Blue for easy identification • Depths from 90 to 450 mm (Only 95, 130 & 150 reproduced below) • Lengths up to 12.0 metres in 300 mm increments • 25 year treatment warranty on H2S treated product (conditions apply)

PAGES 14 - 16

SMARTFRAME I-Joist Sub-floor Untreated and

H2*Treated Joists

• Depths from 200 to 450 mm (Only 200 and 240 reproduced below) • Lengths up to 12.0 metres in 300 mm increments • 25 year treatment warranty on H2 treated product (conditions apply)

PAGES 17 - 20

PAGES 21 - 24

PAGES 12 - 13

RED ALERT H2*Treated LVL Bearers & Joists

• Coloured blue for easy identification • Sizes 90 x 45, 90 x 63 • Lengths 3.0 - 9.6m (up to 12.6m on request) • 25 year treatment warranty (conditions apply)


RED ALERT H2* Treated LVL Bearers & Joists

• Coloured red for easy identification • Sizes 100 x 45, 100 x 63 • Lengths 3.0 - 9.6 m (up to 13.2m on request) • 25 year treatment warranty (conditions apply)

* Permatek 1998 Glue-line H2S treatment as per AS/NZS 1604.4:2004. Suitable for use South of the

Tropic of Capricorn only. Timber Utilisation and Marketing Act 1987 (Section 22) Certificate No. 1005. Timber Marketing Act 1977 (NSW) (Section 20) Approval No. 916 74 H2.

FLOOR JOISTS SUPPORTING FLOOR LOADS ONLY

Joist Spacing 300 450 600 300 450 600

Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H

Member Size (DxB) mm Maximum Single span (mm)

100 x 45 2200 650 1800 500 1700 500 3000 650 2100 550 1900 500

Maximum Continuous span (mm)

Spacing

Bearer

Floor Joist

Joist span

Example: Domestic floor loads Single span Joist spacing = 450 mm Joist span = 1700 mm Enter Single Span table at 450 mm in joist spacing column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1700 mm SmartFrame Red Alert : 100 x 45


FLOOR BEARERS SUPPORTING JOIST LOADS ONLY

Bearer spanFloor load width

Floor joist

Bearer supporting joist loads only

Floor Load width mm 1200 1800 2400 3600 4800


Member Size (DxB) mm Maximum Allowable SINGLE span mm

100 x 63 1800 500 1600 400 1500 450 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300

Maximum Allowable CONTINUOUS span mm

100 x63 2300 550 2000 500 1800 4500 1600 400 1400 3500 1200 350

6000

Floor Load width mm 900 1200 1500

1500 3000 5000 1500 3000 5000 1500 3000 5000

Roof Mass

Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H

Member Size (DxB) mm

kg/m2 Maximum Allowable SINGLE span mm

100 x 63 40 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300 1500 400 1400 400 1200 300 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 90 1400 400 1200 300 1000 300 1300 300 1200 300 1000 300 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300


100 x 63 40 2100 600 1900 500 1700 500 2000 600 1900 500 1700 500 1900 500 1800 500 1600 400 90 1900 500 1600 400 1400 400 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400

Roof Load width mm

FLOOR BEARERS SUPPORTING ROOF VIA SINGLE OR UPPER STOREY LOADBEARING WALLS - Wind Classification: N1 - N3

Roof load width

Bearer span Floor load width

Load bearing wall

Bottom plate Floor joists

Single or Upper storeybearer

Example: Domestic floor loads Single span = 1600 Floor load width = 1750 mm Enter Single Span table at 1800 mm in floor load width column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1600 mm SmartFrame Red Alert : 100 x 63

Example: Sheet roof - 40 kg/m2 Roof load width = 1450 mm Bearer span = 1500 mm Floor load width = 1500 mm Enter Single Span table at 1500 mm in floor load width column, 1500 roof load width col-umn, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1500 mm in the 40 kg/m2 row. SmartFrame Red Alert : 100 x 63


BLUE ALERT H2* Treated LVL Bearers & Joists

• Coloured blue for easy identification • Sizes 90 x 45, 90 x 63 • Lengths 3.0 - 9.6 m (up to 13.2m on request) • 25 year treatment warranty (conditions apply)

* Permatek 1998 Glue-line H2S treatment as per AS/NZS 1604.4:2004. Suitable for use South of the

Tropic of Capricorn only. Timber Utilisation and Marketing Act 1987 (Section 22) Certificate No. 1037. Timber Marketing Act 1977 (NSW) (Section 20) Approval No. 543 73 H2.


Joist Spacing 300 450 600 300 450 600


Member Size (DxB) mm Maximum Single span (mm)

90 x 45 2000 800 1700 650 1600 550 2500 800 2000 650 1900 550

Maximum Continuous span (mm)

Example: Domestic floor loads Continuous span Joist spacing = 450 mm Joist span = 1800 mm Enter Continuous Span table at 450 mm in joist spacing column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1800 mm SmartFrame Blue Alert : 90 x 45

Spacing

Bearer

Floor Joist

Joist span


Floor Load width mm 1200 1800 2400 3600 4800


Member Size (DxB) mm Maximum Allowable SINGLE span mm

90 x 63 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300


90 x 63 2200 550 1900 500 1700 450 1500 400 1300 350 1200 350

6000

Example: Domestic floor loads Continuous span Floor load width = 1800 Enter Single Span table at 450 mm in joist spacing column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1800 mm SmartFrame Blue Alert : 90 x 63



Roof load width


Load bearing wall



Floor Load width mm 900 1200 1500

1500 3000 5000 1500 3000 5000 1500 3000 5000

Roof Mass

Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H

Member Size kg/m2 Maximum Allowable SINGLE span mm

90 x 63 40 1500 400 1400 400 1200 300 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300

90 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300


90 x 63 40 2000 600 1900 500 1700 500 1900 550 1800 500 1600 400 1900 550 1700 500 1600 400

90 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1800 500 1500 400 1400 400 1700 500 1500 400 1300 300

Roof Load width mm

Example: Sheet roof - 40 kg/m2 Roof load width = 1450 mm Bearer span = 1350 mm Floor load width = 1500 mm Enter Single Span table at 1500 mm in the floor load width column, 1500 Roof load width column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1350 mm in the 40 kg/m2 row. SmartFrame Blue Alert : 90 x 63


Floor joist



Spacing

Bearer

Floor Joist

Joist span

Joist Spacing (mm) 300 450 600 300 450 600 Maximum floor joist spans (mm)

Member size Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant DxB (mm) Single Span Continuous Span

95x36 2000 600 1700 500 1600 450 2800 600 2000 500 1800 450 130x36 3200 950 2400 700 2200 650 3800 950 2900 750 2600 700 150x36 3700 1100 2800 800 2600 700 4300 1150 3400 950 3000 800 95x45 2200 650 1800 500 1700 500 3000 650 2200 550 2000 500 130x45 3500 1050 2600 700 2400 700 4100 1050 3100 850 2800 750 150x45 4000 1200 3100 900 2800 800 4600 1200 3700 1050 3300 900


SMARTFRAME LVL 13 Untreated and H2* Treated LVL Bearers & Joists

• H2S treated is coloured Blue for easy identification • Depths from 90 to 450 mm (Only 95, 130 & 150 reproduced below) • Lengths up to 12.0 metres in 300 mm increments • 25 year treatment warranty on H2S treated product (conditions apply)

* Permatek 1998 Glue-line H2S treatment as per AS/NZS 1604.4:2004. Suitable for use South of the Tropic of Capricorn only. Timber Utilisation and

Marketing Act 1987 (Section 22) Certificate No. 1005. Timber Marketing Act 1977 (NSW) (Section 20) Approval No. 916 74 H2.

Example: Domestic floor loads Single span Joist spacing = 450 mm Joist span = 2300 mm Enter Single Span table at 450 mm in joist spac-ing column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 2300 mm SmartFrame LVL 13 : 130 x 36

Note: Tables below are an extract from the full SmartFrame LVL 13 Design Guide, available from Tilling Timber offices. For sizes outside this limited extract or for further information about SmartFrame LVL 13 or

SmartFrame products in general, call 1800 337 703 or by email at [email protected].




Floor joist


Floor Load Width

1200 1800 2400 3600 4800 6000

Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant Span Cant

Member Size Maximum bearer span (mm)

Single Span

95x45 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS

130x45 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300

150x45 2600 700 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400

2/95x45 2100 600 1800 500 1700 500 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300

2/130x45 2900 850 2500 750 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400

2/150x45 3300 900 2900 850 2600 700 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500

95x63 1900 550 1600 400 1500 450 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300

130x63 2600 750 2300 650 2000 600 1700 500 1600 400 1400 400

150x63 3000 850 2600 750 2400 700 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400

Continuous Spans

95x45 2100 500 1800 450 1600 400 1300 350 1100 300 1000 300

130x63 2800 700 2500 600 2200 550 1800 500 1600 450 1400 400

150x63 3300 800 2900 700 2600 650 2100 550 1800 500 1600 400

2/95x45 2600 650 2300 550 2000 500 1800 450 1600 400 1500 400

2/130x45 3500 850 3100 750 2800 700 2500 600 2200 550 2100 500

2/150x45 3900 1000 3500 850 3200 800 2800 700 2600 650 2400 600

95x63 2300 550 2000 500 1800 450 1600 400 1400 400 1200 350

130x63 3200 750 2800 650 2500 600 2200 550 1900 500 1700 450

150x63 3500 850 3200 750 2900 700 2500 600 2200 550 1900 550

Example: Domestic floor loads Single span = 2100 Floor load width = 1750 mm Enter Single Span table at 1800 mm in floor load width column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 2100 mm SmartFrame LVL 13: 130 x 63


Floor Load Width (mm)

Roof DL kg/ m2

1200 2400 4800

Roof Load Width (mm)

1500 4500 7500 1500 4500 7500 1500 4500 7500

Single Span

DxB (mm) Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H

95x45 40 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS 90 1200 300 1000 300 NS NS 1100 300 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

130x45 40 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300 1300 300 1200 300 1100 300 90 1700 500 1300 300 1200 300 1500 400 1200 300 1100 300 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300

150x45 40 2100 600 1800 500 1700 500 1800 500 1600 400 1500 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 90 1900 500 1500 400 1300 300 1700 500 1400 400 1300 300 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300

2/95x45 40 1700 500 1400 400 1300 300 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300 90 1500 400 1200 300 1100 300 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS

2/130x45 40 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400 90 2100 600 1700 500 1500 400 1900 500 1600 400 1400 400 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300

2/150x45 40 2700 800 2300 600 2100 600 2300 600 2100 600 1900 500 1900 500 1800 500 1700 500 90 2400 700 1900 500 1700 500 2100 600 1800 500 1600 400 1800 500 1600 400 1500 400

95x63 40 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300 1300 300 1100 300 1100 300 1000 300 1000 300 NS NS 90 1300 300 1100 300 NS NS 1200 300 1000 300 NS NS 1000 300 NS NS NS NS

130x63 40 2100 600 1800 500 1600 400 1800 500 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1300 300 90 1900 500 1500 400 1300 300 1600 400 1400 400 1200 300 1400 400 1200 300 1100 300

150x63 40 2400 700 2100 600 1800 500 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400

90 2200 600 1700 500 1500 400 1900 500 1600 400 1400 400 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300

Continuous Spans 95x45 40 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1000 300

90 1700 500 1300 300 1100 300 1400 400 1200 300 1000 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS 130x45 40 2500 750 2200 600 2000 600 2100 600 1900 500 1800 500 1500 400 1400 400 1400 400

90 2300 600 1800 500 1500 400 2000 600 1700 500 1400 400 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300 150x45 40 2900 850 2500 700 2300 600 2400 700 2200 600 2100 600 1700 500 1700 500 1600 400

90 2600 700 2100 600 1800 500 2300 600 1900 500 1700 500 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400 2/95x45 40 2300 650 2000 600 1800 500 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400

90 2100 600 1700 500 1500 400 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 2/130x45 40 3200 900 2700 800 2500 700 2700 800 2400 700 2300 600 2200 600 2100 600 2000 600

90 2900 800 2300 600 2000 600 2500 700 2100 600 1900 500 2100 600 1900 500 1800 500 2/150x45 40 3600 1050 3100 900 2800 800 3100 900 2800 800 2600 700 2600 700 2400 700 2300 600

90 3300 900 2700 800 2300 600 2900 800 2500 700 2200 600 2500 700 2200 600 2000 600 95x63 40 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300

90 1800 500 1500 400 1300 300 1600 400 1400 400 1200 300 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 130x63 40 2800 800 2400 700 2200 600 2400 700 2200 600 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500 1600 400

90 2500 700 2000 600 1800 500 2300 600 1900 500 1700 500 1700 500 1600 400 1400 400 150x63 40 3200 900 2800 800 2500 700 2800 800 2500 700 2300 600 2100 600 2000 600 1900 500

90 2900 800 2400 700 2100 600 2600 700 2200 600 2000 600 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500

Roof load width


Load bearing wall




Example: Sheet roof - 40 kg/m2 Roof load width = 1450 mm Bearer span = 1500 mm Floor load width = 1500 mm Enter Single Span table at 2400 mm in floor load width column, 1500 roof load width column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1500 mm in the 40 kg/m2 row. SmartFrame LVL 13 : 130 x 45


SMARTFRAME I-Joist sub-floors Untreated and H2* treated

TYPICAL LAYOUTS

SmartFramebearer

SmartFrame I - Joist

Detail 1 In-line bearer and joist

H4 treatedround timberstump

SmartFrame I-Joist

Concretestump



Steelpier

SmartFrame I-Joist

SmartFrameLVL bearer

Joisthanger

In-line bearer and joists can assist where ground clear-ance is at a minimum or allows average overall depth of the floor to be minimised but maintaining the long span capability of the joists

Stacked bearer and joist allows continuous span joists to be used (supported at 3 or more supports). Continuous spans may reduce the joist depth in some circumstances.

• Depths from 200 to 450 mm (Only 200 and 240 reproduced below) • Lengths up to 12.0 metres in 300 mm increments • 25 year treatment warranty on H2 treated product (conditions apply)

* H2 treatment as per AS/NZS 1604.1-3:2004.

Note: Tables below are an extract from the full SmartFrame I-Joist Design Guide, available from Tilling Timber offices. For sizes outside this limited extract or for further information about SmartFrame I-Joists or SmartFrame products in general, call 1800 337 703 or by email at [email protected].

SmartFrame I - Joist

SmartFrame Bearer

Detail 2 Stacked bearer and joist

CROSS SECTION Shows alternative stump/pier types,

and both in-line and stacked joist systems


Joist span4500 mm MAX

Jois

t direction

External bearer supportsat 2700 mm Max centres

Bearer direction

Internal bearer supports3000 mm MAX centres

EXAMPLE STUMP/PIER LAYOUT FOR A SMARTFRAME I-JOIST SUB FLOOR GRID

Bearer span Joist span No of

stumps/pier Supports * Total bearer Length * * May depend upon external cladding.

Based upon a floor area of 270m²

Lin m Lin m No Lin m

1.8 1.8 114 179

2.4 2.4 71 145

3.0 4.5 44 90 SMARTFRAME I-JOIST SUB-FLOOR SYSTEM

CONVENTIONAL SUB-FLOOR SYSTEM

THE SmartFrame I-JOIST SUBFLOOR ALTERNATIVE (Reduced stump/pier numbers and ground disturbance)

Bearer direction

Joist span2400mm MAX

Jois

t di

rect

ion

External bearer supportsat 2400 mm Max centres

Internal bearer supports2400mm MAX

EXAMPLE STUMP/PIER LAYOUT FOR A TRADITIONAL 2400mm GRID


SmartFrame I-Joistblocking panel

F7

F6

SmartFrameI-JoistblockingPanel

Load bearing wallabove must stackover wall below

2 mm

90 X 45 F5 Cripple skew nailed to bothflanges with 3.15 x 65 nails.

F8

NOTE: Detail F7 with blocking panel is required for bracing walls.

Used doublejoists underwall where vertical load exceeds 29 KN/m

GREEN TIMBER SHALL NOT BE USED AS END BLOCKING UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL BLOCKING BE CARRIED OUT AS PER DETAILS F1 - F4,HOWEVER: Dry timber blocking may be used but the grain MUST be vertical. BLOCKING OF SmartFrame I-Joist MUST EXTEND TO BOTH FLANGES. Skew nail with 3.15 x 65 nails, one each side of top and bottom flange.

SmartFrame I-Joistrim joist

F5

Solid block all posts from above tobearing below.

Note:To achieve the necessaryracking resistance through thefloor diaphram, it is importantthat the nailing provisions of thefloor sheeting to the joists as shownin AS 1684 (and AS 1860 forparticleboard) be adopted to nail thefloor sheeting to the SmartFrameRimboard in details F1- F3

F2F1

SmartFrame I-Joist shall be designedto support load bearing wall above when not stacked overwall below.

Backer for claddingattachment.

2 layers of19 or 22 mmSmartFrame Rimboard

F3

Butt sections togetherat centre of lowerstorey stud.

19 or 22 mmSmartFrame Rimboard

TYPICAL SMARTFRAME I-JOIST FLOOR CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

CONCENTRATED ROOF LOADS


RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM SPANS FOR RESIDENTIAL FLOORS GENERAL DOMESTIC - 1.5 kPa

In compiling the span tables in this manual, the requirements of the relevant Australian Standards and codes along with established Industry standard design guidelines for Residential Construction have been followed. In par-ticular, the following codes and references have been used:

AS/NZS 4063:1992 Timber - Stress graded - In-grade strength and stiffness evaluation. AS 1170.1:1989 SAA Loading Code Part 1: Dead and live loads and load combinations. AS 1720.1:1988 SAA Timber Structures code Part 1 - Design Methods AS 1684.1:1999 Residential timber-framed construction

SERVICEABILITY CRITERIA Max permanent load deflection - lesser of span / 300 or 15 mm (j2 = 2) Max live load deflection - lesser of span / 360 or 9 mm FLOOR DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Minimum Natural Frequency - 8 Hertz Maximum differential deflection between Joists of 2 mm under a concentrated load of 1.0 kN mid-span. FLOORING: Spans are suitable for solid timber, particle board and ply flooring. Floor sheathing glued and nailed to the joists will improve floor rigidity. Where a heavy overlay material is to be applied, such as thick mortar bed tiled or slate floors, the permanent load allowance should be increased to 1.2 kPa. A reduction of joist spacing can be used to accommodate this extra permanent load. A satisfactory result can be achieved by adopting the maximum spans for 600-mm and 450-mm spacings but installing the joists at 450-mm and 300-mm spacings respectively.

Single Span Continuous Span Joist Flange Beam Joist Spacing (mm)

Joist Depth Width Mass 300 400 450 600 300 400 450 600

Code (mm) (mm) (kg/m) Recommended Maximum span (m) SJ20044 200 44 2.8 4.7 4.4 4.2 3.7 5.7 5.3 5.1 4.4

SJ24051 240 51 3.4 5.4 5.0 4.9 4.5 6.6 6.1 5.9 5.4

SJ24068 240 68 3.8 5.5 5.1 5.0 4.6 6.6 6.1 6.0 5.3

SJ24088 240 88 4.5 5.9 5.5 5.3 4.9 7.1 6.6 6.4 5.9

SJ30051 300 51 3.8 6.2 5.8 5.6 5.2 7.2 6.7 6.4 5.9

SJ30068 300 68 4.2 6.3 5.9 5.7 5.3 7.6 7.0 6.8 6.3

SJ30088 300 88 4.8 6.8 6.3 6.1 5.6 8.1 7.6 7.3 6.8

SJ36058 360 58 4.6 7.2 6.7 6.5 6.0 8.4 7.7 7.4 6.7

SJ36088 360 88 5.4 7.5 7.0 6.8 6.3 9.0 8.4 8.1 7.5

SJ40058 400 58 4.9 7.7 7.1 6.9 6.4 8.4 7.7 7.4 6.7 SJ40088 400 88 5.7 8.3 7.7 7.4 6.9 9.7 8.8 8.6 8.3

Loadings: Permanent Loading G: Self Weight + 40 kg/m2 + O.5 kPa of Live Load permanently applied, Live Load Q: 1.5 kPa or 1.8 kN point Live Load

Effective span Resultant span description

10% max main span continuous

10 - 30% 1.1 x main span continuous

above 30% diff main span Single

Span difference

Main span Second span Span difference = (main span - second span) (main span + second span) X 100


SMARTFRAME LVL 18 Bearers & Joists

• Depths from 90 to 3600 mm (Only from 90 to 170 reproduced below)

• Lengths up to 7.2 metres in 600 mm increments • Depths match KDHW sizes up to 170 mm • Equivalent to F27 hardwood.

Note: Tables below are an extract from the full SmartFrame LVL 18 Design Guide, available from Till-ing Timber offices. For sizes outside this limited extract or for further information about SmartFrame

LVL or SmartFrame products in general, call 1800 337 703 or by email at [email protected].


Spacing

Bearer

Floor Joist

Joist span

Example: Domestic floor loads Single span Joist spacing = 450 mm Joist span = 3500 mm Enter Single Span table at 450 mm in joist spac-ing column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 3500 mm SmartFrame LVL 18: 170 x 35

Joist spacing 300 450 600 300 450 600


Member size Maximum allowable span (mm)

(DxB) mm Single span Continuous span

90x35 2100 800 1800 700 1700 600 2600 800 2100 700 1900 600

120x35 3300 1100 2500 950 2300 850 3900 1100 3000 950 2700 850

140x35 3800 1300 3000 1100 2700 1000 4500 1300 3600 1100 3200 1000

170x35 4400 1600 3700 1350 3400 1250 5200 1600 4600 1350 3900 1250

90x45 2400 900 2000 750 1800 650 3100 900 2300 750 2100 650

120x45 3600 1200 2700 1050 2500 950 4300 1200 3300 1050 2900 950

140x45 4000 1400 3300 1200 3000 1100 4800 1400 4000 1200 3500 1100

170x45 4600 1750 4100 1500 3700 1350 5500 1750 5000 1500 4300 1350


1200 1800 2400 3600 4800 6000

Member Size Maximum allowable span

DxB Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H mm Maximum allowable Single span (mm)

90x35 1600 400 1400 400 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS

120x35 2100 600 1900 500 1700 500 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300

140x35 2500 750 2200 650 2000 600 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400

170x35 3000 900 2600 700 2400 700 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500

2/90x35 2000 600 1700 500 1600 400 1300 300 1200 300 1100 300

2/120x35 2700 800 2300 600 2100 600 1800 500 1600 400 1500 400

2/140x35 3100 900 2700 800 2500 750 2100 600 1900 500 1700 500

2/170x35 3700 1100 3300 900 3000 900 2600 700 2300 600 2100 600

90x45 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400 1200 300 1000 300 NS NS

120x45 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300

140x45 2700 800 2400 700 2100 600 1800 500 1600 400 1500 400

170x45 3300 900 2900 850 2600 700 2200 600 2000 600 1800 500

2/90x45 2200 650 1900 500 1700 500 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300

2/120x45 2900 800 2500 700 2300 600 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400

2/140x45 3400 1000 3000 900 2700 800 2300 600 2100 600 1900 500

2/170x45 4000 1200 3600 1000 3200 900 2800 800 2500 700 2300 600

Example: Domestic floor loads Single span = 2500 Floor load width = 1750 mm Enter Single Span table at 1800 mm in floor load width column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 2500 mm

SmartFrame LVL 18: 170 x 35

SINGLE SPAN FLOOR BEARERS SUPPORTING JOIST LOADS ONLY


Floor joist


90x35 2000 500 1700 450 1600 400 1300 350 1100 300 1000 300

120x35 2700 650 2300 600 2100 550 1800 450 1500 450 1400 400

140x35 3200 750 2700 650 2500 600 2100 550 1800 500 1600 450

170x35 3700 900 3300 800 3000 750 2600 650 2200 600 1900 550

2/90x35 2500 600 2200 550 2000 500 1700 450 1600 400 1500 400

2/120x35 3400 800 3000 700 2700 650 2300 600 2100 550 2000 500

2/140x35 3800 950 3400 850 3200 750 2700 650 2500 600 2300 550

2/170x35 4400 1150 3900 1000 3700 900 3300 800 3000 750 2800 700

90x45 2200 550 1900 500 1700 450 1500 400 1300 350 1200 350

120x45 2900 700 2600 650 2300 550 2000 500 1800 450 1600 450

140x45 3400 800 3000 700 2700 650 2400 600 2100 550 1800 500

170x45 3900 1000 3500 850 3300 800 2900 700 2500 650 2200 600

2/90x45 2800 650 2400 600 2200 550 1900 500 1700 450 1600 400

2/120x45 3600 900 3200 800 2900 700 2600 650 2300 550 2100 550

2/140x45 4000 1000 3600 900 3400 800 3000 700 2700 650 2500 600

2/170x45 4700 1250 4200 1100 3900 1000 3500 850 3300 800 3100 750

Maximum allowable Continuous spans (mm)


Floor load width (mm)

1200 2400 4800

Roof Load Width (mm) Roof

1500 4500 7500 1500 4500 7500 1500 4500 7500

Member Mass Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H

Size DxB mm kg/m2 Maximum allowable Single span (mm)

90x35 40 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

90 1200 300 NS NS NS NS 1000 300 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

120x35 40 1800 500 1500 400 1400 400 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300 1100 300 1100 300

90 1600 400 1300 300 1100 300 1400 400 1200 300 1000 300 1200 300 1000 300 NS NS

140x35 40 2000 600 1800 500 1600 400 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1300 300

90 1800 500 1500 400 1300 300 1600 400 1400 400 1200 300 1400 400 1200 300 1100 300

170x35 40 2500 700 2100 600 1900 500 2100 600 1900 500 1800 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400

90 2300 600 1800 500 1600 400 2000 600 1700 500 1500 400 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400

2/90x35 40 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 1100 300 1100 300 1000 300

90 1500 400 1200 300 1000 300 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS

2/120x35 40 2200 600 1900 500 1700 500 1900 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400 1400 400

90 2000 600 1600 400 1400 400 1800 500 1500 400 1300 300 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300 2/140x35 40 2600 700 2200 600 2000 600 2200 600 2000 600 1800 500 1800 500 1700 500 1600 400

90 2300 600 1900 500 1600 400 2100 600 1700 500 1600 400 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400

2/170x35 40 3100 900 2700 800 2400 700 2700 800 2400 700 2200 600 2200 600 2100 600 2000 600

90 2800 800 2300 600 2000 600 2500 700 2100 600 1900 500 2100 600 1900 500 1700 500

90x45 40 1400 400 1200 300 1100 300 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300 1000 300 NS NS NS NS

90 1300 300 1000 300 NS NS 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

120x45 40 1900 500 1600 400 1500 400 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300

90 1700 500 1400 400 1200 300 1500 400 1300 300 1100 300 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300

140x45 40 2200 600 1900 500 1700 500 1900 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400 1500 400 1400 400

90 2000 600 1600 400 1400 400 1800 500 1500 400 1300 300 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300

170x45 40 2700 800 2300 600 2100 600 2300 600 2100 600 1900 500 1900 500 1800 500 1700 500

90 2500 700 2000 600 1700 500 2200 600 1800 500 1600 400 1800 500 1600 400 1500 400

FLOOR BEARERS SUPPORTING SINGLE STOREY LOAD BEARING WALL -- SHEET AND TILED ROOF

Example: Sheet roof - 40 kg/m2 Roof load width = 1450 mm Bearer span = 1500 mm Floor load width = 1500 mm Enter Single Span table at 2400 mm in floor load width column, 1500 roof load width column, read down to a span equal to or greater than 1500 mm in the 40 kg/m2 row.

SmartFrame LVL 18: 140 x 35

Roof load width


Load bearing wall




2/90x35 40 2300 650 1900 500 1700 500 1900 500 1700 500 1600 400 1600 400 1500 400 1400 400

90 2000 600 1600 400 1400 400 1800 500 1500 400 1400 400 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300

2/120x35 40 3000 850 2600 700 2300 600 2600 700 2300 600 2200 600 2100 600 2000 600 1900 500

90 2700 800 2200 600 1900 500 2400 700 2000 600 1800 500 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500

2/140x35 40 3500 1000 3000 900 2700 800 3000 900 2700 800 2500 700 2500 700 2300 600 2200 600

90 3200 900 2600 700 2200 600 2800 800 2400 700 2100 600 2400 700 2100 600 1900 500

2/170x35 40 4100 1200 3700 1100 3300 900 3600 1000 3300 900 3100 900 3000 900 2800 800 2700 800

90 3800 1100 3100 900 2700 800 3400 1000 2900 800 2600 700 2900 800 2600 700 2400 700

90x45 40 1900 550 1700 500 1500 400 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300

90 1800 500 1400 400 1200 300 1500 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300

120x45 40 2600 750 2200 600 2000 600 2200 600 2000 600 1900 500 1700 500 1600 400 1600 400

90 2400 700 1900 500 1600 400 2100 600 1800 500 1600 400 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400

140x45 40 3000 850 2600 700 2400 700 2600 700 2300 600 2200 600 2000 600 1900 500 1800 500

90 2700 800 2200 600 1900 500 2400 700 2100 600 1800 500 1900 500 1800 500 1600 400

170x45 40 3700 1050 3200 900 2900 800 3200 900 2900 800 2600 700 2400 700 2300 600 2200 600

90 3300 900 2700 800 2300 600 3000 900 2500 700 2200 600 2400 700 2100 600 2000 600

2/90x45 40 2400 700 2100 600 1900 500 2100 600 1900 500 1700 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400

90 2200 600 1800 500 1500 400 2000 600 1700 500 1500 400 1600 400 1500 400 1300 300

2/120x45 40 3300 950 2800 800 2500 700 2800 800 2500 700 2300 600 2300 600 2200 600 2000 600

90 3000 900 2400 700 2100 600 2600 700 2200 600 2000 600 2200 600 2000 600 1800 500

2/140x45 40 3700 1100 3300 900 3000 900 3300 900 3000 900 2700 800 2700 800 2500 700 2400 700

90 3500 1000 2800 800 2400 700 3100 900 2600 700 2300 600 2600 700 2300 600 2100 600

2/170x45 40 4300 1200 3900 1100 3600 1000 3900 1100 3600 1000 3300 900 3200 900 3100 900 2900 800

90 4000 1200 3400 1000 3000 900 3700 1100 3200 900 2800 800 3100 900 2800 800 2600 700

FLOOR BEARERS SUPPORTING SINGLE STOREY LOAD BEARING WALL

Floor load width (mm)

1200 2400 4800

Roof Load Width (mm) Roof

4500 7500 1500 4500 7500 1500 4500 7500

Member Mass Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Span O/H Size (DxB)

mm kg/m2 Maximum allowable Single span (mm)

1500

2/90x45 40 1800 500 1500 400 1400 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300 1200 300 1100 300

90 1600 400 1300 300 1100 300 1400 400 1200 300 1100 300 1200 300 1100 300 1000 300

2/120x45 40 2400 700 2100 600 1900 500 2100 600 1900 500 1700 500 1700 500 1600 400 1500 400

90 2200 600 1700 500 1500 400 1900 500 1600 400 1400 400 1600 400 1400 400 1300 300

2/140x45 40 2800 800 2400 700 2200 600 2400 700 2200 600 2000 600 2000 600 1800 500 1800 500

90 2500 700 2000 600 1800 500 2200 600 1900 500 1700 500 1900 500 1700 500 1500 400

2/170x45 40 3400 1000 2900 800 2700 800 2900 800 2600 700 2400 700 2400 700 2200 600 2100 600

90 3100 900 2500 700 2200 600 2700 800 2300 600 2100 600 2300 600 2100 600 1900 500

90x35 40 1800 500 1500 400 1400 400 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300 1100 300 1000 300 1000 300

90 1600 400 1300 300 1100 300 1400 400 1200 300 1000 300 1100 300 1000 300 NS NS

120x35 40 2400 700 2100 600 1900 500 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400 1300 300

90 2200 600 1700 500 1500 400 1900 500 1600 400 1400 400 1400 400 1300 300 1200 300

140x35 40 2800 800 2400 700 2200 600 2400 700 2200 600 2000 600 1700 500 1600 400 1600 400

90 2500 700 2000 600 1800 500 2200 600 1900 500 1600 400 1700 500 1500 400 1400 400

170x35 40 3400 950 2900 800 2600 700 2900 800 2600 700 2400 700 2100 600 2000 600 1900 500

90 3100 900 2500 700 2100 600 2700 800 2300 600 2000 600 2000 600 1800 500 1700 500

Maximum allowable Continuous span (mm)


Q. Are the glues used in SmartFrame Engineered Wood Products safe? A. Yes, they are safe, Phenolic resins used in our Engineered Wood Products are stable, polymerised materials. The polymerisation reaction is non-reversible (i.e. once the polymer is formed, it doesn’t break down). A wood dust warning label is provided for all SmartFrame wood products to alert our customers that wood dust can be generated by sawing, sanding, or machining wood and wood products. Q. What is the level of formaldehyde emission from our phenolic-bonded Engineered Wood Products? A. Tests have confirmed that formaldehyde emissions from our phenolic-bonded products (ie. OSB, LVL, I-Joists, and Glulam) are well below 0.1 ppm under reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. Independent third party testing in accordance with ASTM E 1333, “Determining Formaldehyde Levels From Wood Products Under Defined Test Conditions Using a Large Chamber”, has shown formaldehyde emissions from the products to be below 0.1 ppm. In short, all available information indicates that formaldehyde levels associated with phenolic resin-bonded wood products are similar to those of the dimension lumber veneer or other forms of wood used to make the products. Q. How much formaldehyde is in our phenolic-bonded, Engineered Wood Products? A. The amount of formaldehyde in our Engineered Wood Products is less than 0.1 percent of the dry weight.

Q. What is being done to reduce the exposure to formaldehyde? A. Formaldehyde is normally present at low levels, usually less than 0.03 ppm, in both outdoor and indoor air. Efforts have been made by both government and industry to reduce exposure to formaldehyde. A 1985 regulation by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), covering the use of manufactured pressed wood products in housing was designed to ensure that indoor levels were below 0.4 ppm. Product standards established for plywood and particleboard led to significant reductions in formaldehyde emissions from those products. Furthermore, HUD acknowledged that phenolic resin bonded wood products emitted such small quantities of formaldehyde that these products were exempted from all the testing and certification requirements of the standards. In Germany, the German Hazardous Materials regulation, better known as the “E1” Standard, sets a limit of 0.1 ppm for formaldehyde emissions from some wood-based composite products. All available data indicates that our phenolic bonded Engineered Wood Products meet this requirement. Q. What affects formaldehyde levels in a home? A. Formaldehyde levels in the indoor air depend mainly on what is releasing the formaldehyde, the temperature, the humidity, and the air exchange rate (ie. the amount of outdoor air entering or leaving the indoor area) Levels of formaldehyde decrease with increasing air exchange rate, decreasing temperature, and decreasing humidity.

ADHESIVE AND FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION FACTS SHEET

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