AS 1684 User Guide 3 - Simplified Tie-Downs

AS 1684
GUIDE TO THE USE OF AS 1684
USER GUIDE
Simplified Tie-down Details for Coupled Roofs
N1 & N2 Sheet Roofs and N3 Tile Roofs 3
User Guides are available from WoodSolutions.com.au June 2012
(The Code clause and table references given below apply to Part 2 and Part 3 unless specifically noted)
Background for N1, N2, N3 and N4 sheet roofs and N3 and N4 tile roofs.
AS 1684.2, Clause 9.6.1 states that “continuity of tie-down This guide only covers N1 & N2 sheet roofs and N3 tile roofs.
shall be provided from the roof sheeting (sheeting in this
sense also applies to roof tiles) to the foundations”. For Simplified details for a limited range of building spans and
‘pitched’ coupled roofs, where there is net uplift that cannot member and tie-down spacings are provided in this Guide
be resisted by nominal nailing alone, the code requires Note and accompanying sheets for the following
specific tie-down fixings to be installed. From Tables 9.2 and conditions:-
9.5, it can be seen that these specific tie-downs are required
Roof Maximum Roof Rafter Wind Classification

Span Overhang Type Spacing N1 N2 N3
Up to 750 Sheet 900 Sheet 3.1 Sheet 3.5 NGA

9000 1200 Sheet 3.2 Sheet 3.6 NGA
Tile 450 Sheet 3.9
600 Sheet 3.10
9000 to 750 Sheet 900 Sheet 3.3 Sheet 3.7 NGA
12000 1200 Sheet 3.4 Sheet 3.8 NGA
Tile 450 Sheet 3.11
600 Sheet 3.12
Notes:
1. = no specific tie-down required
2. NGA = no guide available
3. The details provided are suitable for timber with Joint Strengths J1 to J4 and JD4 and JD5.
MASTER BUILDERS
A U S T R A L I A
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AS 1684 - Part 2 - SIMPLIFIED TIE-DOWN - N1 SHEET ROOF Sheet 3.1
(Roof Span up to 9000 mm, Rafters @ 900 crs, Collar Ties @ 900 crs, O/hang 750 mm max)
Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2
Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

details 3 or 4 stud details 5 or 6
Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
details 10 or 11
Upper storey bottom plate

to floor frame, floor frame Bottom plate to floor
and lower storey framing, frame or slab, nominal
nominal fixing only. fixing only. Additional
Additional fixings may be fixings may be required at
required for bracing walls. sides of openings or for
bracing walls.
Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

to be tied down
Tie-down at opening details for

Nominal opening widths of:-
Up to 1800 details 23 or 27
1800 to 2400 23 or 27
2400 to 3000 23 or 27
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Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
details 10 or 11

bracing walls.

to be tied down

1800 to 2400 23 or 27
2400 to 3000 23 or 27
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(Roof Span up to 9000 - 12000mm, Rafters @ 900 crs, Collar Ties @ 900 crs, O/hang 750 mm max)

Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
detail 12

bracing walls.

to be tied down

1800 to 2400 23 or 27
2400 to 3000 23 or 27
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(Roof Span up to 9000 - 12000mm, Rafters @ 1200 crs, Collar Ties @ 1200 crs, O/hang 750 mm max)

Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
detail 12

bracing walls.

to be tied down

1800 to 2400 23 or 27
2400 to 3000 24 or 27
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Top and bottom

plates to every
Upper studs to lower second stud
studs (every second detail 12
stud) or bottom plate to
joists @ 1200 crs details
19 or 22

to floor frame, floor frame Bottom plate to floor frame or
and lower storey framing, slab @ 1200 crs details 14,
nominal fixing only. 16, 17 or 18
Additional fixings may be
required for bracing walls. Note: Minimum uplift capacity
required for proprietary
fasteners (detail 16) is 2.7 kN

to be tied down

Optional bottom plate to slab or Nominal opening widths of:-
floor frame at sides of openings Up to 1800 details 23 or 27
details for opening widths (uplift 1800 to 2400 24 or 27
capacity required for detail 16 is 2400 to 3000 24 or 27
shown in brackets):-
Up to 1800 (4.7 kN)
1800 to 2400 (5.8 kN)
2400 to 3000 (7.0 kN)
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Top and bottom

plates to every
Upper studs to lower second stud
studs (every second detail 12
joists @ 1200 crs details
19 or 22


to be tied down

Up to 1800 (4.7 kN)
1800 to 2400 (5.8 kN)
2400 to 3000 (7.0 kN)
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(Roof Span up to 9000 - 12000 mm, Rafters @ 900 crs, Collar Ties @ 900 crs, O/hang 750 mm max)

Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
detail 13
Upper studs to lower
studs (every second
joists @ 1200 crs detail
22


to be tied down

Up to 1800 (6.0 kN)
1800 to 2400 (7.4 kN)
2400 to 3000 (8.9 kN)
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details 3 or 4 stud detail 9
Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
detail 13

studs (every second
22


to be tied down

Up to 1800 (6.0 kN)
1800 to 2400 (7.4 kN)
2400 to 3000 (8.9 kN)
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AS 1684 - Part 2 - SIMPLIFIED TIE-DOWN - N3 TILE ROOF Sheet 3.9

Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
detail 13

studs (every second
22
Bottom plate to floor frame or

Top and bottom plates to slab @ 1200 crs details 14,
every second stud detail 12 16, 17 or 18
Note:
1. Minimum uplift capacity
Lower storey bottom fasteners (detail 16) is 3.8
plate to floor frame or kN
slab @ 1200 crs 2. For single storey
details 14, 16, 17 or construction bearers are to
18. (3.8kN) be strapped or bolted to
their supports.

to be tied down

Up to 1800 (6.0 kN)
1800 to 2400 (7.4 kN)
2400 to 3000 (8.9 kN)
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Top and bottom

plates to every
second stud
detail 13

studs (every second
22

Note:
18. (3.8kN) be strapped or bolted to
their supports.

to be tied down

Up to 1800 (5.9 kN)
1800 to 2400 (7.3 kN)
2400 to 3000 (8.9 kN)
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Top and bottom

plates to every
stud detail 12
Bottom plate to lower

storey top plate @ 1200
crs details 20 or 22

Note:
18. (4.9 kN) be strapped or bolted to
their supports.

to be tied down

capacity required for detail 16 is 2400 to 3000 27
Up to 1800 (7.5 kN)
1800 to 2400 (9.4 kN)
2400 to 3000 (11 kN)
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details 3 or 4 stud details 7, 8 or 9
Top and bottom

plates to every
stud detail 12
Bottom plate to lower

storey top plate @ 1200
crs details 20 or 22

Note:
18. (4.9 kN) be strapped or bolted to
their supports.

to be tied down

capacity required for detail 16 is 2400 to 3000 27
Up to 1800 (7.5 kN)
1800 to 2400 (9.4 kN)
2400 to 3000 (11 kN)
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30 x 0.8 mm G.I. strap 30 x 0.8 mm G.I. strap
with 6/2.8 mm O nails under ridge with
75x38 mm tie with each end 4/2.8 mm O nails
3/75 x 3.05 O nails each end each end
Detail 1 Detail 2
1/30 x 0.8 mm G.I.

1/Framing anchor strap over rafter
with 4/2.8 mm O with 2/2.8 mm O nails
nails to each end each end into purlin.
1/M10 cup-head bolt 1/M10 cup-head bolt

collar-tie to rafter. collar-tie to rafter.
Detail 3 Detail 4
1/30 x 0.8 mm G.I. strap with

2/2.8 mm O nails each end
1/Framing anchor
with 4/2.8 mm O
nails to each end
Detail 5 Detail 6
1/30 x 0.8 mm G.I. strap with

4/2.8 mm O nails each end
2/Framing anchors
with 4/2.8 mm O
nails to each end
Detail 7 Detail 8
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30 x 0.8 G.I. strap
2/2.8 O nails
30x0.8 mm G.I. each end
Looped strap with
4/2.8 mm O each end
(5 nails for JD5)
Note:
a = 100 mm
a
or longer
Detail 9 to prevent
splitting.
30 x 0.8 G.I. strap

30 x 0.8 G.I. strap
4/2.8 O nails
Detail 10 6/2.8 O nails
each end
each end
30 mm min. Where multiple

penetration (ribbon) plates
are used, provide a a
1/No.14 Type17
screw.
1/Framing anchor
with 4/2.8 O nails
to each end Note: Note:
a a = 100 mm a
a = 250 mm
or longer or longer
to prevent to prevent
splitting. splitting.
Detail 11 Detail 12 Detail 13
M10 Cast in bolt M12 Cast in bolt

@ 1200 crs. @ 1200 crs. Chemical, expansion or fired
proprietory fasteners
180 mm 180 mm
min. min.
Note: Refer to manufacturers

Detail 14 Detail 15 recommendations on minimum
edge distances and safety
Detail 16
1/No. 14 Type 17 screw 30 x 0.8 looped G.I.strap with
at every joist with 38 mm 4/2.8 mm Ø nails each end at
1/30 x 0.8 mm
minimum penetration into 1200 mm maximum crs or M10
G.I. strap with
joist cuphead bolt at 1200 mm
4/2.8 mm O nails
maximum crs
each end
a
2/framing anchors at 1200 mm a

Note:
maximum crs with 4/2.8 Ø nails Strap fixed to
a = 100 mm
into each leg lower stud
or longer
to prevent or bearer.
splitting.
Detail 17 Detail 18 Detail 19 15of17

1/30 x 0.8 mm 1/No. 14 Type 17
G.I. strap with screw at every joist
8/2.8 mm O nails with 38 mm min.
a each end penetration into joist.
Note: a
a = 250 mm Strap fixed to
or longer lower stud
to prevent or bearer.
splitting. 100 mm max.
(see note)
100 mm
Detail 20 Detail 21
Lintel
30 x 0.8 mm G.I. Solid nogging

M10 cuphead strap with
bolt @ 1200 mm crs. 4/2.8 mm O
nails each end.
100 mm
M10 bolt or
G.I. strap with
8 nails each end,
to floor frame or slab 100 mm (max.)
Note: Bolt may be 100 mm (max.) NOTE: The top plate shall be fixed to the lintel within
fixed through 100 mm of each rafter/truss, or the rafter/truss fixed
lower floor top plate, directly to the lintel with a fixing of equivalent tie-down
bearer or underbatten. strength to that required for the rafter/truss.
Detail 22 Detail 23
100 mm max.
(see note) 100 mm max.
250 mm
(see note)
Lintel 100 mm
Lintel
30 x 0.8 mm G.I. Solid nogging
strap with 100 mm 2/30 x 0.8 mm
6/2.8 mm O G.I. straps with
nails each end. 4/2.8 mm O
250 mm
nails each end

100 mm
M10 bolt M10 Bolt to slab

or floor frame
100 mm (max.)
100 mm (max.)
NOTE: The top plate shall be fixed to the lintel within
100 mm of each rafter/truss, or the rafter/truss fixed NOTE: The top plate shall be fixed to the lintel within
directly to the lintel with a fixing of equivalent tie-down 100 mm of each rafter/truss, or the rafter/truss fixed
strength to that required for the rafter/truss. directly to the lintel with a fixing of equivalent tie-down
strength to that required for the rafter/truss.
Detail 24 Detail 25
100 mm max. 100 mm (max.) 100 mm max.
(see note) (see note)
250 mm
Lintel
250 mm 2/30 x 0.8 mm Solid nogging
G.I. straps with
6/2.8 mm O M10 Bolt
nails each end
250 mm
M10 Bolt to slab

or floor frame
100 mm (max.)
NOTE: The top plate shall be fixed to the lintel within
NOTE: The top plate shall be fixed to the lintel within 100 mm of each rafter/truss, or the rafter/truss fixed
100 mm of each rafter/truss, or the rafter/truss fixed directly to the lintel with a fixing of equivalent tie-down
directly to the lintel with a fixing of equivalent tie-down strength to that required for the rafter/truss.
strength to that required for the rafter/truss.
Detail 26 Detail 27 16of17

AS 1684
GUIDE TO THE USE OF AS 1684
USER GUIDE
Simplified Tie-down Details for Coupled Roofs
N1 & N2 Sheet Roofs and N3 Tile Roofs 3
User Guides are available from WoodSolutions.com.au June 2012
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AS 1684

GUIDE TO THE USE OF AS 1684

Roof Maximum Roof Rafter Wind Classification

Up to 750 Sheet 900 Sheet 3.1 Sheet 3.5 NGA

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper studs to lower

Upper storey bottom plate

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom

Upper studs to lower

Bottom plate to floor frame or

Each alternate stud is required Each rafter is required to be tied down

Tie-down at opening details for

Denote specific tie-down points Ridge Details 1 or 2

Rafter to underpurlin Rafter to top plate or

Top and bottom