Appraisal number: 570 (2019)
Date issued: 18 Dec 2019
THRU-Brackets for Timber Framing
Description
THRU-brackets are a range of formed galvanised steel brackets for reinforcing radiata pine solid timber and LVL floor joists (THRU-JOIST), studs (THRU-STUD) and top plates (THRU-TOP PLATE) to allow holes to be made for services.
Scope
THRU-brackets have been appraised for use as reinforcement to timber floor joists, studs and top plates at holes made for services. They are for use in non-specific design situations where floor joists, studs and top plates are specified within the scope of NZS 3604 up to and including SG10 and LVL10.
THRU-TOP PLATE brackets have been appraised for use in NZS 3604 wind zones up to and including extra high.
THRU-brackets are for use in internal, dry, protected environments.
Technical literature
- THRU-Joist Fixing Note, version 2, 1/12/2016
- THRU-Joist Double Joist Option, version 2, 1/12/2016
- THRU-Top Plate, version 2, 1/12/2016
- THRU-Stud, version 2, 1/12/2016
Consenting instructions
Always refer to the Appraisal in full and the technical literature.