BU561 Timber-frame parapets, balustrades and columns (2013)
Product Description
Care is required when detailing timber-framed parapets, solid framed balustrades and framed columns to ensure the completed element will be weathertight. This bulletin addresses ways to design and construct timber-framed parapets, balustrades and columns using E2/AS1 Third Edition (including Amendment 5) as a means of compliance.
This bulletin updates and replaces Bulletin 466 of the same name.
The bulletin covers:
- Building Code requirements
- cavity requirements
- framing treatment
- parapet and balcony capping, including capping materials, metal capping, metal capping joints and concealed membrane capping details
- parapets and balustrades
- timber-framed columns.