DESIGN GUIDE

BRACKETS & FIXES

2022
 BRACKETS & FIXES - DESIGN GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESSENTIAL NOTES............................................................................................................................................ 2

GENERAL NOTES............................................................................................................................................... 3

ANTI-CRUSH PLATE........................................................................................................................................... 4

FASCIA SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................................. 7

PERGOLA ANGLES............................................................................................................................................. 10

UNIVERSAL HEAVY DUTY ANGLE..................................................................................................................... 12

FOIL FIX............................................................................................................................................................... 14

PRYDA FIX .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

FRAME FIX ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Product Information Updates

Information contained in this product guide is subject to change.
The latest updates are available from www.pryda.com.au.

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ESSENTIAL NOTES
Introduction Corrosion Protection
The information in this Product Guide is provided for use Most Pryda products are manufactured using Z275
in Australia by architects, engineers, building designers, light-gauge steel, having zinc coating of 275 gsm (total
builders and others. It is based upon the following criteria: weight). This protection is adequate only for INTERNAL
applications in most corrosive environments, except areas
1. No Substitution: The products covered by or
that are classified as heavy industrial or those subject
recommended in this guide must not be substituted
to high humidity (eg, enclosed swimming pools). Under
with other products.
these circumstances, seek advice from experts as special
2. Design Capacity Basis: See Codes & Standards protection will be required. Note: INTERNAL areas are those
following. within the building envelope that are kept permanently dry.
3. Supporting Constructions: Constructions using Pryda AS1684.2-2010 and AS1684.3-2010, Australian
products must be built in accordance with the NCC Standards for Residential Timber Frame Construction
(BCA) or an appropriate Australian Standard. Note: This stipulate a minimum Z275 steel for all sheet metal
includes appropriate corrosion protection- See Corrosion products used in an internal environment.
Protection following.
In areas outside the building envelope that are exposed
4. Correct Installation: Installation of Pryda products to repeated wetting (EXTERNAL areas), Pryda’s stainless
must be strictly in accordance with the instructions in steel products or equivalent should be considered. Some
this guide. alternatives include hot dip galvanised or powder coated
steel, which are not supplied by Pryda. For more detailed
5. Current Guide Version Used: The current version of
information, read Pryda’s Technical Update on Corrosion
this guide, including any amendments or additions, must
Resistance of Pryda Products or contact a Pryda office.
be used. Users are advised to check the Pryda website,
www.pryda.com.au, on a regular basis for the most
current design guides. Product Certification
Pryda Australia warrants:
Codes & Standards • Products in this guide are free from defects in the
material and manufacturing
Product design capacities in this guide have been
derived from: • Design capacities are in accordance with test results or
current, relevant Australian Standards and the Building
(a) Results of laboratory tests carried out by or for Pryda Code of Australia.
Australia
• Pryda products are structurally adequate provided
(b) Engineering computations in accordance with the they are designed, installed and used completely in
relevant Australian Standards, ie: accordance with this guide.
- AS1720.1-2010 Timber Structures. Part 1: Design This warranty applies only to:
Methods. • Products in this guide.
- AS/NZS1170 series Structural Design Actions. • Products used in the specified applications and not
damaged after manufacture and supply.
- AS4055-2006 Wind Loads for Housing.
• Joints free from wood splitting, decay or other timber
Design capacities tabulated in this guide apply directly defects at the joint or within 150 mm of the joint.
for Category 1 joints. For all other joints, reduce design
capacities by using the factors as specified in General
Notes (if applicable). Design capacities are related to
Instructions for Installation
the Joint Group of the timber as defined in AS1720 and These notes are provided to ensure proper installation.
AS1684. If the Joint Group of timber members joined 1. All fasteners used must be manufactured by reputable
together varies, the lower group must be assumed for companies and be of structural quality.
design, for example, JD5 is lower than JD4. 2. Connectors must not be installed on timber which is split
before or during installation. If the timber is likely to split as
Definitions fasteners are driven, fastener holes must be pre-drilled.
3. Do not overload the joints during construction or in service.
Special terms used in this guide are as defined in Australian
Standards, including: 4. Hole diameter for bolts in seasoned timber must not
be more than 1.0 mm larger than the bolt diameter to
Design Capacity: The maximum Limit State Design load achieve a snug-tight connection. Specified washers must
(aka “action”) which the product can safely support under be installed against the timber face.
the specified load condition, eg, 1.2G + 1.5Q (dead+roof 5. Use proper safety equipment and due care in installing
live). See General Notes for details (if applicable). these connectors.
Joint Group: Classification of a timber according to its 6. Any gaps in joints between the timber members must not
fastener-holding capacity. See General Notes for details exceed 3 mm.
(if applicable). 7. Do not over-tighten screws.

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Timber Joint Groups Important considerations includes:

Joint groups for some common timber are tabulated below. • Driven into the blank metal between the pre-punched
A more comprehensive table is given in AS1720.1 Timber holes
Structures Part 1: Design Methods. • not located closer than 5mm from the edge of a hole
• not tightly clustered together
STRENGTH GROUP JOINT GROUP
TIMBERS • not within 15 mm from the edge of the supported beam or
DRY GREEN DRY GREEN
10mm from the edge of the supporting beam
Oregon
(Douglas fir) – SD5 S5 JD4 J4 • Screw hardened, electro galvanised Paslode nails that
America are appropriate include:
Oregon from - Duo-Fast C SHEG 32 x 2.3 ( D40810)
SD6 S6 JD5 J5
elsewhere - Paslode 32 x 2.5 mm (B25110)
Radiata pine,
SD6 NA JD4 NA - Duo-Fast 32 x 2.5 mm (D41060)
heart-excluded
Radiata pine, - Pas Coil 32 x 2.5 SHEG 2 Pack (B25250)
SD6 NA JD5 NA
heart-in
- Impulse 32 x 2.5 SHEG (B40020)
Slash pine SD5 S5 JD3 J3
Ash type
hardwoods
SD4 S4 JD3 J3
Design Load Cases
from Vic, NSW
highlands & Tas Following is a description of the combined load cases
adopted in this design guide. These load cases are in
Non-Ash type
compliance with AS/NZS1170.0:2002 – Structural design
hardwoods from SD3 S3 JD2 J2
actions Part 0:General principles.
Qld & NSW

LOAD CASE DESCRIPTION

Material Thickness 1.35G Permanent Action (or Dead Load) only
All material thicknesses referred to in this guide are the
total coated thickness. This includes the zinc coating Permanent and Roof Imposed Actions
1.2G+1.5Qr
(or Dead & Roof Live)
thickness, which is typically around 0.04mm for Z275 steel.
Permanent and Floor Imposed Actions
1.2G+1.5Qf
(or Dead & Floor Live)
Machine Driven Nail Use Permanent and Wind Down Actions
1.2G+Wd
(or Dead & Wind down)
Where appropriate, 32x2.3 mm Duo-Fast C SHEG (ie:
screw hardened electro galvanized) machine driven nails Wind Uplift Permanent and Wind Up Actions
(code D40810) or equivalent may be used instead of the (0.9G – Wup) (or Dead & Wind up)
specified 35x3.15 mm Pryda Timber Connector Nails to fix
Pryda connectors provided that:
Design Loads & Capacities
• 20% more nails are used (eg: 5 instead of 4, 4 instead of
3, 3 instead of 2) or alternatively, design capacities are to The tabulated capacities are for Category 1 joints. For
be reduced by 20% where the same number of nails are all other joints, reduce design capacities by using the
used following factors:
• machine driven nails are driven at nail spacings and edge • Category 2 Joints: 0.94
distances similar to the hole pattern, ensuring that these
nails are not driven into the holes or located not closer • Category 3 Joints: 0.88
than 5mm from the edge of a hole. Note: Category 1 joints are defined in Table 2.2
Note: Extreme care must be taken when using machine AS1720.1:2010 as structural joints for houses for which
driven nails as the prevailing installation practices tend failure would be unlikely to affect an area of 25 sqm OR
to inhibit compliance with the above requirements. joints for secondary elements in structures other than
houses.

Fixing into steel supporting structure

Pryda products can be fixed into steel using Teks screws or
similar. Design Capacities can be obtained at request from
a Pryda Design Office.

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ANTI-CRUSH PLATE

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Simple design AS1720 COMPLIANT
FAST: Fixed with Pryda Connector Nails 35x3.15mm • Design values tested in accordance
with the relevant standard
VERSATILE: Can improve bearing capacity for
Prefabricated trusses or stick build components.
Common applications are where girder trusses are
supported on corner wall junctions and on internal
supports.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEEL G250

THICKNESS 6mm

CORROSION
Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel
RESISTANCE

FASTENERS
6
REQUIRED

QUANTITY 10

Pryda Anti-crush Plates are used to avoid crushing of

the timber wall plate at supports of heavily loaded timber
trusses. They do this by increasing the width of bearing
and, therefore, the bearing capacity.

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DESIGN CAPACITIES
Design bearing (aka “crushing”) capacities for truss to wall plate joints are tabulated below for common truss thicknesses.

BEARING CAPACITY (KN)

MINIMUM
WALL TRUSS WITHOUT ANTI-CRUSH PLATE WITH ANTI-CRUSH PLATE
STUD
WIDTH THICKNESS
THICKNESS
(MM) (MM) LOAD CASE:
REQUIRED2
1.35G 1.2G + 1.5QR 1.35G 1.2G + 1.5QR

HARDWOOD: SD4 STRENGTH GROUP, E.G.: ASH-TYPE EUCALYPTUS

35 19.2 31.7 41.5 68.5 2/45

45 24.6 40.6 47.9 79 2/45

70
70 38.3 63.2 63.8 105.3 3/35

90 49.2 81.2 76.6 126.4 4/35

35 25.5 42.1 47.1 77.7 2/45

45 32.8 54.1 54.4 89.6 2/45

90
70 51.1 84.3 72.4 119.6 3/35

90 65.6 108.2 86.9 143.4 3/45

SOFTWOOD: SD6 STRENGTH GROUP, E.G.: ALL MGP AND MOST LVL TIMBERS

35 11.5 19 24.9 41.1 2/45

45 14.8 24.4 28.7 47.4 2/45

70
70 23 38 38.3 63.2 3/35

90 29.5 48.7 46 75.9 4/35

35 15.3 25.2 28.2 46.6 2/45

45 19.7 32.5 32.6 53.7 2/45

90
70 30.6 50.5 43.4 71.6 3/35

90 39.4 65 52.1 86 3/45

NOTES:

1. The Anti-crush Plate increases the bearing capacities of the wall plate only. The bearing capacities of the truss are the
“Without Anti-crush Plate” capacity values tabulated above.
2. Where the Anti-crush Plate is used, the wall studs directly supporting the truss must have a combined thickness of not
less than the Minimum Stud Thickness tabulated, eg: for “2/35” use two 35 mm studs.
3. If the truss does not bear across the full wall frame width, reduce the capacity in proportion to the width of the bearing.
4. The top plate and end of the truss must have no large knots or other large strength-reducing characteristics in the
bearing area or within 100 mm of the bearing area.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1

• Locate the Anti-crush Plate length along the top plate and fully supported on wall frame.
• Place the Anti-crush plate centrally to width of top plate and secure into position with 6 x 35x3.15mm Pryda Connector
Nails or other similar size nails.
• Ideally the Anti-crush plate should also be located centrally to the supported truss whenever possible.

STEP 2

Supported Truss

Minimum 15mm Full bearing

edge distance Anti-crush plate
No part
overhanging
top plate

Top plate
section
shown only

Critical studs

• Locate truss over Anti-crush plate and tie truss to frame as per the projects Engineers details.
• The truss must be located a minimum of 15mm from the end of the Anti-crush Plate and completely across the width of
the wall frame.

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FASCIA SUPPORT

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Simple and effective bracket to connect AS1684 COMPLIANT
overhangs to fascia. • Minimum Z275 galvanised steel
FAST: Pre-drilled bolt holes and nail holes for fast • Grade 300 Steel
stencilling of fastener location to both overhang and
fascia.
VERSATILE: Pre-bent flat to suit various roof pitches.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE MPUFB

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 2.0 mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

FASTENERS M12 bolts, nuts, and washers

REQUIRED *Not included in pack

QUANTITY 20 (10 left hand, 10 right hand)

View B

Special bracket for structural connection of verandas and

pergolas to rafters or trusses at the fascia line.
View A

View A View B

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FEATURES
Pryda Fascia Supports are used to connect the overhangs of rafters or trusses to fascias or fascia ledgers so that a
verandah or pergola can be adequately supported from the fascia line.
Verandahs and pergolas usually support only a lightweight roofing or shade cloth, but occasionally they also support or
resist:
(a) the weight of a worker and materials or tools carried (total design load = 110 kg)
(b) forces due to the uplift effect of wind - which can also be the equivalent of hundreds of kilograms, depending on the
degree of exposure of the site and roof area supported.
By comparison, the design strength of two 2.8 mm nails into green softwood (such as Oregon) is only the equivalent of 44
kg (short term loading).
Pryda Fascia Supports overcome this problem by:
• providing a strong fascia to rafter or truss connection, designed in accordance with AS1720.1 Timber Structures
• meeting strength requirements for all common applications
• being fast and easy to install with five M12 or ½ inch bolts, nuts and washers. Nail holes in the support facilitate
preliminary fixing for positioning.

DESIGN LOADS
Pryda Fascia Supports have the following LSD design capacities per single bracket:

DESIGN CAPACITY ɸNJ (KN) FOR JOINT GROUP:

FIXING
UNSEASON TIMBER SEASONED TIMBER
DETAILS
J4 J3 J2 JD5 JD4 JD3 JD2

35 2.4 3.7 4.5* 3.1 4.2 4.5* 4.5*

45 3.1 4.5* 4.5* 3.9 4.5* 4.5* 4.5*

NOTES:

1. The design loads tabulated above apply to long term (dead) loads (1.35G). For other load cases, see General Notes in
“Brackets and Fixes Guide”
2. The load-carrying strength of the structure at the fascia line also depends on the capacity of the rafter or truss overhang.
It may be necessary to reinforce the structure, eg: by boxing the eaves- see AS1684-2010 Residential Timber-Framed
Construction – Part 1, Appendix C.
3. The values with ‘*’ refer to limit on capacity due to steel strength.

NOTE: HOLES FOR THE M12 MUST BE AT LEAST 25 MM FROM THE EDGES OF THE TIMBER AND AT LEAST 60
MM FROM THE ENDS. OVERHANG MUST ALSO BE DESIGNED FOR THE APPLIED LOAD BY THE ROOF MEMBER
DESIGNER / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1

Truss / Rafter

Nail
fixing

Washer to
Bolt holes
timber face
only
Fascia Support Bracket

To rafter or truss overhang:

• Position the long leg of the bracket on the rafter/truss with the short leg hard against the inside face of the fascia.
• Locate the bracket with two nails in the holes provided.
• Drill three suitable size holes through the timber at the bracket holes and fit all three bolts here with 55x3.0 mm round
or 50x3.0 mm square washers and nuts on the back (timber side) only.

STEP 2

To the fascia:
• With metal fascias, use a 90x35 mm minimum size timber ledger on the outside of the fascia.
• Drill both bolt holes through the bracket, ledger and the fascia.
• Fix the bolts with 55 x 3.0 mm round or 50x3.0mm square washers and nuts on the outside (timber side only).
• Timber fascia connection shown in example.

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PERGOLA ANGLES

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Simple and effective design. AS1684 & AS1720 COMPLIANT

FAST: Fixed with Pryda Connector Nails 35x3.15mm • Minimum Z275 galvanised steel
and Pryda TCS12-65 screw. • G300 min. Steel grade

VERSATILE: Can be installed on to existing framing • Design values tested in accordance

with restricted access to edge of top plate for internal with the relevant standard
tie down. Installed on top making it less visible from
side view.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE *MPCPA

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 1.6

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

FASTENERS 8 x 35x3.15mm nails

REQUIRED 1xTCS12-65 screw

QUANTITY 100

Heavy duty, multi-purpose building brackets.

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DESIGN CAPACITY
For indoor, dry use conditions and JD5 timber, design wind uplift capacity (ɸNj) for a CPA Angle fixed with 4 nails on each
member plus one Pryda TCS12-65 screw into supporting member of minimum 70mm deep is 3.2 kN.
To achieve greater capacity, use the MPCPAH hold-down bracket. Details are available in the connectors and Tie-down guide.

INSTALLATION
STEP 1

MPCPA Rafter or joist

Pryda Connector nails

Support beam.
Min. 70mm depth
or greater

• Locate the MPCPA firmly against rafter or joist and directly bearing on the support beam.
• Suggested support beam minimum depth 70mm.
• Fasten MPCPA to support beam with 4 x 35x3.15 Pryda connector nails using the smaller holes and one TCS12-65
screw to larger hole at centre.
• The MPCPA should be positioned centrally on supporting beam width.

STEP 2

Pryda Connector Nails

Rafter or Joist, 90mm

depth or greater

• Position rafter or joist firmly against the CPA bracket and directly bearing on support beam.
• Fix the CPA bracket to the rafter or joist with 4x 35x3.15 Pryda Connector nails.
• The selected rafter or joist overall depth should be 90mm or greater.

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UNIVERSAL
HEAVY-DUTY
ANGLE

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Simple and effective design. AS1684 COMPLIANT

FAST: Fixed with 6 Pryda Hex Head screws. • Minimum Z275 galvanised steel
• Grade 300 Steel
VERSATILE: A wide range of applications and can be
used vertically or horizontally. Also available in stainless.

SPECIFICATIONS

MPUHDA
PRODUCT CODE
MPUHDA/SS

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 2.0mm

CORROSION
Z275 or Stainless Steel (code /SS only)
RESISTANCE
FASTENERS
6 x TCS12-35 or 6 x TCS12-65
REQUIRED

QUANTITY Pack of 20 individually bar-coded.

A heavy-duty angle for a wide range of applications.

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APPLICATION
MPUHDA angle can be use in a wide range of applications. It is suitable for use as either left or right hand and either
vertical or horizontal. Also available in Stainless steel. When using stainless steel MPUHDA/SS, adopt stainless steel
screws having the same gauge (No.12) and length (min. 35mm) as the WTF screws.
Suggested uses include stair or shelf brackets, as well as an internal or external corner support.

INSTALLATION
STEP 1

Supported member

MPUHDA

Supporting Beam

• Locate the MPUHDA firmly against support beam at required level.

• Ensure adequate fastener end and edge distance are satisfied to the pre-drilled holes to suit application and selected
timber. Seek advice from project designer if in doubt.
• Pre-drill holes if required using MPUHDA as stencil for timber prone to splitting.
• Fasten MPUHDA to support beam with 3 x TCS12-35 or TCS12-65 screws, holding angle at set position.
• Locate supported member over MPUHDA, ensuring the supported member is hard against supporting beam and directly
bearing on MPUHDA.

STEP 2

• Fasten MPUHDA to supported member with 3 x TCS12-35 or TCS12-65 screws.

• Selected screws must not penetrate pass supported or supporting member.

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FOIL FIX

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Simple and effective design. AS1684 COMPLIANT
FAST: Fixed with pre-punched nails. No additional • Minimum Z275 galvanised steel
fasteners required. Foil Fix is supplied in easy span-off • G300 Min. Steel Grade
sticks of 10 for fast, convenient, and safe use on-site.
VERSATILE: A simple and economical method of fixing
building foil insulation to timber framing, roof insulation
to trusses or rafters. It holds the insulation foil securely
and prevents tearing.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE SFF

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 0.8mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

FASTENERS NIL
REQUIRED Pre-punched nails

QUANTITY 50 strips of 10 i.e.500

A non-tear economical fixing for sheet insulation.

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DESIGN LOADS
Adaptability: Foil fix can be used to fix foil insulation to both wall and roof frames.
Withdrawal Strength: In timbers of joint group JD4 (e.g.: dry radiata pine) or better, Foil Fix’s withdrawal resistance is
greater than that of the foil. This is due to the twisted nail profile which allows ready penetration into and excellent holding
power in all timbers, from the softest to the hardest.
Tear Resistant Design: The special design of Foil Fix includes rounded and coined edges and a wide size (21mm) which
greatly reduces the tendency of the foil to tear in windy conditions.
Note: for all timbers with joint group JD4 or better, the holding power of Foil Fix exceeds the strength of the foil.

DESIGN LOADS & TEST RESULTS - LIGHTWEIGHT FOILS

TEST TYPE TEST RESULTS DES. CAP.

Foil tested in pull-out Tending to tear around perimeter of Foil Fix 0.09 kN

Tending to pull through between Foil Fix

Foil in tension 0.14 kN
and timber.
Foil Fix in pull-out (Withdrawal) from No significant difference between
0.17 kN
timber of Joint Groups JD4, J3, JD2 results for different joint groups

INSTALLATION

STEPS

• Position foil and align foil corners with timber frame.

• Place Foil fix at corner leaving a 10mm edge distance to both edges.
• Firmly press Foil fix against frame, temporarily securing the foil and partially embedding the Foil fix into timber.
• Carefully hammer in the Foil fix evenly with moderate force until all pre-punched claw-nails are fully embedded and Foil
fix is sitting flat against foil and frame.

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PRYDA FIX

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

EASY: Simple and effective design. AS1684 COMPLIANT

FAST: Fixed with pre-punched nails. No additional • Minimum Z275 galvanised steel
fasteners required. • G300 Min. Steel Grade

VERSATILE: A simple and economical method of

fixing building foil insulation to timber framing, roof
insulation to trusses or rafters, enables quick and
efficient installation of netting on privacy screens,
and shade clothes to timber framing. It holds the
insulation foil securely and prevents tearing.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT CODE SFI

STEEL G300

THICKNESS 0.8mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

FASTENERS NIL
REQUIRED Pre-punched nails

QUANTITY 150 x 5 =750 per carton

A non-tear economical fixing for foil insulation and

shade cloth.

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APPLICATIONS

WALL INSULATION
Pryda Fix is a simple and economical method of fixing building foil insulation to timber framing. It holds the insulation foil
securely and prevents tearing. Recommended fixing spacing is 600 mm.

ROOF INSULATION
Pryda Fix may be used for fixing insulation foil in roof construction. Again. it holds the insulation foil securely and prevents
tearing due to the rounded corners of the product. Recommended fixing spacing is 600 mm.

PRIVACY SCREENS
Pryda Fix enables quick and efficient installation of netting on privacy screens. Recommended fixing spacing is 400 mm.

SHADE CLOTH
Pryda Fix also facilitates fixing of shade cloth onto timber pergolas or other framework, eliminating the need for battens to
hold the shade cloth in position. Recommended fixing spacing is 400 mm.

HOT HOUSE COVERING

Pryda Fix is also suited to fixing sheet p.v.c. onto hot houses for both domestic and commercial use. Again Pryda Fix
prevents tearing of the sheeting.

DESIGN LOADS

LOADING TIMBER LIMIT STATE DESIGN CAPACITY ɸNJ

Pryda Fix Radiata pine 0.085 kN

pull-out Hardwood 0.17 kN

Shade cloth tearing (Shear) Radiata pine or hardwood 0.26 kN

INSTALLATION

STEPS

• Position foil and align foil corners with timber frame.

• Place Pryda fix at corner leaving a 10mm edge distance to both edges.
• Firmly press Pryda fix against frame or lightly hammer in, temporarily securing the foil and partially embedding the Pryda
fix into timber.
• Carefully hammer in the Pryda fix evenly with moderate force until all pre-punched claw-nails are fully embedded and
Pryda fix is sitting flat against foil and frame.

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FRAME FIX

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

STRONG: Stiffens the top plate for areas in the region of AS1684 & AS1720
the penetrations COMPLIANT
EASY: Quick installation to top plate by using Pryda self- • Minimum Z275 Galvanised Steel
drilling screws • Design values tested in
VERSATILE: Suitable for both single & double top plates accordance with AS1649
(35mm or 45mm). Can be installed before or after service
pipe penetration

SPECIFICATIONS

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THICKNESS 1.55mm

CORROSION
Z275
RESISTANCE

240 x 34 x 31mm
DIMENSIONS
Hole Diameter 60mm max

FASTERNERS REQUIRED

SINGLE TOP Pryda 12Gx35mm Timber

PLATE Connector Screw

DOUBLE TOP Pryda 12Gx35mm Timber

PLATES Connector Screw

Reinforces a top plate containing penetrations for services

or ventilation pipes.

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RANGE
MINIMUM
PRODUCT CODE MATERIAL SIZE TIMBER SUITABILITY QUANTITY
GRADE
G200 Z275
PFF 240mm x 34mm x 31mm MPG10 Top Plate 10
Galvanised Steel

*Suitable for single or double 90x35mm and 90x45mm MGP10 top plates only.

SCOPE OF USE
Pryda Frame Fix is suitable for Residential light timber frame dwellings designed in accordance with AS1684.
The Frame Fix must be used in accordance with the installation procedures outlined in this document to provide structural
support to 90x35 and 90x45 MGP10 single or double top plates for a centrally located hole of max 60mm diameter
The Frame Fix is suitable for use on 90mm wide frames ONLY.
Only 1 Frame Fix is to be installed between a set of studs – multiple penetrations are not permitted.
Any further penetrations should skip at least 1 bay of studs from the existing location.
If the Frame Fix is installed in accordance with this document, then the top plates in the section that the Frame Fix is
installed, can be considered structurally adequate if the top plates were originally designed in accordance with AS1720.3 or
AS1684 span tables.
The Frame Fix must not be modified in any way, shape or form under any circumstances or conditions.
Note: There should be no large point loads (e.g., from girder trusses, floor beams, etc) in the top plate sections containing
the Frame Fix, or penetrations in general - typically large point loaded elements should be supported directly by studs. The
Frame Fix is to be installed on continuous top plates and not over or adjacent to any splice joint.

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INSTALLATION
Fixing to underside of top plate where centre of hole is at least 120mm from the nearest stud.

STEP 1

Measure and mark the location on the top plate to be reinforced, ensuring the centre of the hole in no closer than 120mm
from the face of the stud. Holes within 120mm of the stud can be reinforced by installing Frame Fix on the top face (see
following section). Hole size should be no greater than 60mm diameter and must be centrally located within the 90mm plate
width. The Frame Fix can be installed before or after the hole is drilled.
Important Note: Ensure there are no timber defects (i.e., knots, wane, want, resin pockets) within 100mm of the Frame Fix
or hole location.

Continuous Top Plate 120mm plus No splice joint

over stud

= 90mm
min
=

Centrally located to
Ø 60mm or less Stud
timber wide face

STEP 2

Drill a hole through the timber to the required diameter at the marked location.

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STEP 3

Place the Frame Fix centrally over the hole. The vertical flange should be flush with the edge of the frame. Fix into place
using 12 x Pryda 12Gx35mm red hex head screws. The Frame Fix must always be installed in pairs.
For double top plates, insert an additional 2 x No.14 Hex Head screw, 70mm from the edge of the hole on both sides. Use
14gx65mm screws for double 35mm top plates, or 14gx90mm screws for double 45mm top plates.
Note: the additional screw can be omitted if there is already a wall plate tie-down screw installed on that side of the hole.
Double top plates are assumed to be laminated in accordance with AS1684 or to the Project Engineer’s requirements; do
not rely on the Frame Fix for this purpose. Top plate(s) are designed in accordance with AS1720.3 or AS1684 span tables.

SINGLE TOP PLATE INSTALL DOUBLE TOP PLATES INSTALL

Pryda 12Gx35mm red hex head screws Pryda 12Gx35mm red hex head screws plus
2x No.14-gauge screws to suit double plates depth

=
90mm
=

70mm 70mm

No.14 screw to suit double top

plates overall depth. One on each
side of hole is requird. Unless an
existing top plate to stud tie-down
screw is in place. If so, one No.14
screw is required.

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INSTALLATION
Fixing to top side of top plate where service hole edge is no closer than 45mm from the stud.

*Single top plate option shown with 2 orientations.

STEP 1

Measure and mark the location on the top plate to be reinforced, ensuring the centre of the hole in no closer than 120mm
from the face of the stud. Holes within 120mm of the stud can be reinforced by installing the Frame Fix on the top face (see
following section). Hole size should be no greater than 60mm diameter and must be centrally located within the 90mm plate
width. The Frame Fix can be installed before or after the hole is drilled.
Important Note: Ensure there are no timber defects (i.e., knots, wane, want, resin pockets) within 100mm of the Frame Fix
or hole location.

Continuous Top Plate 71mm min. centre of No splice joint

hole to stud over stud

=
90mm
min
=
Centrally located to
timber wide face
45mm min.
Ø 60mm or less edge to stud Stud

STEP 2

Drill a hole through the timber to the required diameter at the marked location.

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STEP 3

Place the Frame Fix centrally over the hole. The vertical flange should be flush with the edge of the frame. Fix into place
using 12 x Pryda 12Gx35mm red hex head screws. The Frame Fix must always be installed in pairs.
For double top plates, insert an additional 2 x No.14 Hex Head screw, 70mm from the edge of the hole on both sides. Use
14gx65mm screws for double 35mm top plates, or 14gx90mm screws for double 45mm top plates.
Note: the additional screw can be omitted if there is already a wall plate tie-down screw installed on that side of the hole.
Double top plates are assumed to be laminated in accordance with AS1684 or to the Project Engineer’s requirements; do
not rely on The Frame Fix for this purpose. Top plate(s) are designed in accordance with AS1720.3 or AS1684 span tables.

SINGLE TOP PLATE INSTALL DOUBLE TOP PLATES INSTALL

Pryda 12Gx35mm red hex head screws Pryda 12Gx35mm red hex head screws plus
2x No.14-gauge screws to suit double plates depth

No.14 screw to suit double top plates overall depth.

One on each side of hole is required. Unless an
existing top plate to stud tie-down screw is in place.
If so, one No.14 screw is required.

The overlapping plate edge may interfere with wall cladding. Notching the top plate for a flush finish is NOT
RECOMMENDED. It is the builder’s responsibility to adopt an appropriate installation orientation to best suit the
requirements of the build. Top plate must be continuous and no splice joint over stud.

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DURABILITY
Prior to use, the Frame Fix is to be stored in a weatherproof environment and protected from moisture.
The Frame Fix is to be installed internally in areas within the building envelope that are kept permanently dry.

PRYDA FRAME FIX DECISION TREE

90x35mm, 90x45mm, single or double MGP10 top plates

Single hole in load bearing wall

(external or internal) or internal
bracing wall top plate

Hole is <= 25mm* Hole is > 25mm and <= 60mm Hole is > 60mm

Install Pryda Frame Fix

Compliant with AS1684 if holes
minimum 1200mm spacing Seek engineering guidance
spaced > 270mm apart
between holes

Notes:

1. This flowchart ONLY applies to single holes that are drilled centrally across the wide face in 90mm top plates and
are not in the proximity of any timber defects (such as knots, other holes, resin pocket or excessive wane or want).
2. Internal non-load bearing walls can follow the same flowchart except where marked with an * in which case the
hole size can be up to 50mm spaced at 1800mm centres and will comply with AS1684.

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