EconomyModel

EnhancedModel

PostFoundationDetails

Pegouttheoverallcarportsize(seebelow)

Accuratelymeasureoffpostpositions.(Measurementsareshowntooutside

perimeterofposts.)

Digholes300mmand900mmdeep.

Apply "Blackseal plus" (a bitumen concretewaterproof membrane) to the posts, 50mmabove and 50mm below the concrete levelinterface to protect posts against corrosion

damage. (Cleaning area with an alcoholbased solvent is recommended prior to

application)

Position posts with correct vertical alignmentand brace for stability. Use one post for adatum height and work off that to arrive at the

heights of the other posts. Ensure downpipe side of carport is lower than opposite side to allow for roof slope.(25mm fall for a single carport / 100mm fall for a double carport) Double check the posts are straight and thelocations are correct then pour concrete around posts and trowel to a smooth finish with a 25mm gradient. Whereposts have over 3 metres clearance height, (or for optional extra strength) posts are to be filled with course groutwith a maximum aggregate size of 9mm (crusher dust), one part cement to four parts aggregate with no sand and aD12 bar full length of post. (Complying with NZS Masonry Construction Materials & Workmanship)

BasicDetails

SHEDS4UCARPORTDURABILTYSTATEMENT

ReferencetheNZBuildingCodeSectionB2Durability.Carportshouldhaveadurabilityof25yearsiffixed,assembledanderectedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersinstructions.Thefollowingmaintenancerequirementsformanessentialpartofthisdurabilitystatement.

1.Posts:Shallbepaintedatfiveyears,theneverysubsequentfiveyearsusingapaintsystemrecommendedbyarecognisedqualitypaintmanufacturer.

2.GuttersandDownpipesaretobecleanedatintervalsoffourtosixmonthsperyear,specificallyafterautumnleaveshavefallen.

3.Theundersideofthe KitsetSheds MUSTbethoroughlywashedwithclearwateratleastannually.

4.VolcanicAshFallout:Anysuchfalloutmustberemovedfromroofandguttersassoonaspossibleusingahoseandsoftbrushandcopiousquantitiesofcleanwater.Ensureanyresultingdebrisisremovedfromgutters.

5.Within2kmofthecoast,washdownroofing,guttersandpostsonaquarterlybasis(onceevery3months),usingahoseandsoftnylonbristledbrush.Inthisenvironmentitisnecessaryintheeventofastormtowashtheundersideofthecarportassoonaspossibleafterwards,sincehighlycorrosivesaltdepositswillaccumulateandcausearapiddeterioration(particularlyontensionbendsontheunderside)oftheprotectivecoatingsofthesteelproduct.

6. It is recommended in severe industrial or coastal environments that anyunpainted surfaces be painted using approved surface preparation and asuitable painting systemas specified by the paint manufacturer. Also, overpainting for aesthetic reasons will greatly extend the ultimate life of theproduct.

IMPORTANT

CARPORTERECTION

1.MainGutterBeamstobetemporarilybracedtrueandstraightatcentrespanuntilerectionisfullycompletedi.eall

poprivetsareinplace

2.Undernocircumstancesistherooftobewalkedonuntilerectioniscomplete,andthenonlywhennecessarytocarryoutmaintenance.

SteponlyinthepansNOTonthecrowns

3.Donotwalkonfibreglassrooflites,carefullystepoverthem.

4.AllPoprivetingtobedonefromunderneaththecarportorusingaladderadjacenttothe

carportonly.Ensurefixingcentresmatchtheapplicableconstructiondetails.

5.Wherepostshaveaclearanceheightgreaterthan3.0mlong,theyaretobefilledwithcoursegrout.

(Seepostfoundationdetailspage)

6.Ensureallironswarffromdrillingisthoroughlywashedoffthecarport.Anyiron

filingsorswarfwillquicklycausediscolourationofyourcarport.