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Part 3.4.3 Timber Framing

Part 3.4.3 Timber Framing

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Where an alternative timber framing design is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.4.3, that proposal must comply with—

  1. P2.1.1 ; and
  2. the relevant Performance Requirements determined in accordance with 1.0.7.

Acceptable construction manuals

3.4.3.0

is satisfied for a timber frame if it is designed and constructed in accordance with the following, as appropriate:

(a)

* * * * *

(b)

* * * * *

(c)

* * * * *

(d)

* * * * *

(e)

* * * * *

(f)

* * * * *

(g)

AS 1684.2.

(h)

AS 1684.4.

Explanatory information

Explanatory information:

The weight of roof or ceiling insulation, particularly if additional ceiling insulation is used for compliance with the energy efficiency provisions, needs to be considered in the selection of plasterboard, plasterboard fixings and building framing.

STATE AND TERRITORY VARIATIONS

State and Territory Variation

In Queensland after 3.4.3.0(h) insert Qld 3.4.3.0(i) as follows:

Qld 3.4.3.0(i) Timber Species

(i)

Timber Species

In addition to subclauses (a) to (h) above, timber used for structural purposes must be a species scheduled for the appropriate use in Schedules A, B or C of Book 2 of the "Queensland Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Construction timbers in Queensland, Book 1 and Book 2: Properties and specifications for satisfactory performance of construction timbers in Queensland - Class 1 and 10 buildings (Houses, carports, garages, greenhouses and sheds)".

Explanatory information

Explanatory information:
  1. Design requirements for other materials used in combination with timber framing, including the use of concrete floors, heavy steel support beams etc. are described in Part 3.11 — Structural design manuals; or Part 3.4.4 — Structural steel members.
  2. For additional construction requirements in high wind areas (i.e. >N3), see Part 3.10.1.