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CBI 5113.

March 2006

GIB Bracing
Systems

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GIB Bracing Systems, March 2006


Winstone Wallboards Ltd accepts no liability if GIB Bracing Systems
are not used in accordance with instructions contained in this
publication.
Use Only the Current Specification
This publication may be superseded by a new publication.
Winstone Wallboards Ltd accepts no liability for reliance upon
publications that have been superseded. Before using this
publication check whether this is the current publication, simply
call the GIB Helpline on 0800 100 442 or visit www.gib.co.nz
Substitution
GIB Bracing Systems are not generic. Where specified, GIB
branded components must be used when specifying and installing
GIB Bracing Systems. Substitution is not in accordance with the
instructions contained in this publication.
Copyright
Copyright Winstone Wallboards Ltd 2006. All of the material
contained in this brochure, including all text, tables, charts,
graphs, drawings, fastener patterns, diagrams and the
EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and the
sub-components thereof), are protected by copyright. These
materials may not be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in
any form by any process, without the permission of Winstone
Wallboards Ltd.
Winstone Wallboards also reserves all other intellectual
property rights in the materials contained in this brochure.
Acknowledgements
WIND and EARTHQUAKE design Tables and Figures were
reproduced from NZS 3604:1999 with kind permission from
Standards New Zealand (SNZ).
The copyright remains the property of SNZ. Your attention
is drawn to the copyright infringement notice contained in
NZS 3604:1999.
Assistance was provided by BRANZ with the design of the
procedure for determination of the WIND ZONE.

BRANZ Appraisal Certificate


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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Table of Contents

MARCH 2006

Page
GIB Bracing System Changes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

3
4

Scope of Use
Compliance with the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
Appraisal
Limitations
GIB Bracing Systems in Water-Splash Areas
Renovation
How to use this Document

DESIGN
Design Step 1 Wind

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The Wind Zone


Wind Region
Terrain
Site Exposure
Topographic Classification
Working out the Bracing Units (BUs) Required for Wind

Design Step 2 Earthquake ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

The Earthquake Zone


Working out the Bracing Units (BUs) Required for Earthquake
Roof Space Areas

Design Step 3 Distribution of Wall Bracing Elements


Design Steps 4 and 5 Bracing Units Achieved (Wind & Earthquake)

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1213

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1415

Wall Heights other than 2.4m


GIB Bracing Systems EzyBrace Specification Numbering System
Panel Hold-downs
Bracing Units (BUs) achieved Wind and Earthquake

Wall Bracing Calculation Sheets

BRACING DEMAND TABLES WIND ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

16

Tables W1a, W1b

BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

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1722

Tables EQ1, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4, EQ5, EQ6

CEILING DIAPHRAGMS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24-25


Ceiling Diaphragms
Ceiling Diaphragms Steel Battens

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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26-28

GIB Bracing System Changes


Framing
Fastening GIB Plasterboard Linings
Plywood
Fire Resistance and Noise Ratings
Jointing and Stopping
Fastening the Bracing Element to Timber Floors
Fastening the Bracing Element to Concrete Slabs
Panel Hold-Down Details
Openings in Bracing Elements
GIB Bracing Systems in Water-Splash Areas
Renovation
Angle Braces
Top Plate Connections
Guidelines for Intersecting Walls
Fixing the Perimeter of a Bracing Element
Fixing in the Field of the Bracing Element
Horizontal Fixing
GIB Bracing Systems EzyBrace Specification Numbering System

Panel Hold-Down Details (illustrations) ...............................................................................................................................................................................................


Fastener Layouts GIB Standard Bracing Elements (illustrations) ................................................................................................
Fastener Layouts GIB Braceline Bracing Elements (illustrations) ...............................................................................................
GIB Bracing Systems Installation Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................................

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Changes to GIB Bracing Systems

MARCH 2006

GIB Bracing Systems Changes


GIB Bracing Systems have undergone a thorough review as part of Winstone Wallboards ongoing programme to make GIB
systems simpler, easier and faster for customers to use. Users of the previous systems will notice some significant changes. Please
review this technical literature in detail to make yourself aware of these changes.
The key differences are as follows:
The new EzyBrace Specification Numbering System is designed to make specification, installation and identification of
GIB Bracing Systems easier.
A rationalised number of bracing element types and a more consistent construction method.
Fasteners must not be placed closer than 18mm to a sheet end or a cut edge or no closer than 12mm to the tapered (paper
bound) machine edge of the GIB plasterboard sheets.
Some hold down details and corner fastening details have changed.
A new 35mm GIB Braceline Nail replaces the 32mm GIB Braceline Nail in GIB Braceline bracing elements.
GIB plasterboard sheets used in GIB Bracing Systems March 2006 must have a manufacturing date after 16 January 2006.
No additional framing is required for narrow panels.
Introduction of a shorter 0.4m bracing element.
Ability to substitute GIB Aqualine for GIB Braceline with modified fastener patterns.

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Note: The bracing systems in the GIB Bracing Systems 1999-2003 technical literature will remain valid, however, transfer to the
systems contained in this publication is recommended for new designs for the benefits these systems offer.

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Introduction

MARCH 2006

Scope of Use
This document is a guide to wall bracing of buildings constructed in accordance with NZS 3604:1999, Standard for Timber Framed
Buildings not requiring specific design.
It is for owners, architects, engineers, draftsmen and builders, and designed to help the user to determine a buildings wall bracing
needs. It explains how to use GIB Bracing Systems to resist wind and earthquake forces.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct and accurate. However, all due care should be exercised by
those who use it. If necessary, appropriate advice should be sought. Winstone Wallboards Ltd accepts no liability if the system is
not used in accordance with instructions contained in this literature.
Compliance with the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
GIB Bracing Systems comply with the requirements of NZS 3604:1999, when designed and installed in accordance with this
brochure. NZS 3604:1999 is an Acceptable Solution to NZBC Clause B1 Structure.
Under normal conditions of dry internal use GIB Bracing Systems have a service life in excess of 50 years and satisfy the
requirements of NZBC Clause B2 Durability.
Appraisal
The document entitled GIB Bracing Systems has been appraised by BRANZ Ltd. BRANZ Appraisal Certificate No. 294 (2006).
Limitations
GIB plasterboard must be stacked flat and protected from the weather.
GIB plasterboard must be handled as a finishing material.
GIB plasterboard in use must not be exposed to liquid water or be installed in situations where extended exposures to humidities
above 90% RH can reasonably be expected.
GIB Bracing Systems must not be used in showers or behind baths.
It is highly recommended not to install GIB plasterboard in any situation where external claddings are not in place or the property
is not adequately protected from the elements. If GIB plasterboard is installed under these conditions, the risk of surface defects
such as peaking or cracking is greatly increased.
GIB Bracing Systems in Water-Splash Areas
When GIB plasterboard is installed in locations likely to be frequently exposed to
liquid water it must have an impervious finish. Examples are adhesive fixed acrylic
shower linings over GIB Aqualine or ceramic tiles over an approved waterproof
membrane over GIB Aqualine. The NZBC requires 15 years durability in these
situations. Bracing elements are required to have a durability of 50 years. Winstone
Wallboards recommends that bracing elements are not located in shower cubicles
or behind baths because of durability requirements, the likelihood of renovation, and
practical issues associated with fixing bracing elements to perimeter framing
members.
Otherwise GIB Bracing Systems can be used in water-splash areas as defined by
NZBC Clause E3, provided these are maintained impervious for the life of the building.

No bracing in the
shaded areas

Renovation
When relining walls during the process of renovation, ensure that bracing elements are reinstated (check the building plans).
How to use this Document
This document will guide you through the process of designing a bracing system and filling out a bracing schedule in accordance
with NZS 3604:1999 step by step. Where reference is made to the GIB Site Guide, use the latest version.

External forces (Bracing Units (BUs) required or demand)


Step 1: Work out the required number of BUs for wind

Step 2: Work out the required number of BUs for earthquake

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The structures resistance (Bracing Units (BUs) achieved or capacity)

Step 3: Ensure adequate distribution of wall bracing elements

Step 4: Work out the achieved number of BUs for wind

Step 5: Work out the achieved number of BUs for earthquake

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS DESIGN

Design Step 1 Wind

MARCH 2006

The Wind Zone

Wind Region

Determining the wind zone for a particular building site can be a complicated step in
preparing a bracing schedule. Some territorial authorities already have wind zoning
maps prepared to assist designers. Ring your local building office to find out. If the
information is not available, the wind zone can be worked out by following the simple
procedure below.
The wind forces that act on a building depend on the wind region, the terrain roughness,
the site exposure, and the topography.
By considering these four variables individually and assigning points, based on severity of
wind loading, the total number of points scored will determine the site wind zone;

Terrain Roughness
+

Site Exposure
+

Topographic Classification
=

Wind Zone

R2

POINTS

WIND ZONE

0
1
2
3
4 or more

Low
Medium
High
Very High
Specific Design

(L)
(M)
(H)
(VH)
(SD)

R2
Warkworth
Snells Beach

R1

Wind Zone Variable 1:


Wind Region (R1/R2)
New Zealand is divided into wind regions as illustrated in
Figure W1.
i

The majority of the country is classified R1.

ii

Strong winds commonly occur in the extreme regions of


both islands and these regions are classified R2.

Auckland

R1

Determine the wind region from Figure W1 and assign


points as follows:
R1 = 0, R2 = 1
Note: Shaded areas in Fig W1 must have a topographic
classification of at least moderate.

Lee zone

Thames

Morrinsville

New Plymouth

Turangi
Ohakune

Waiouru

R1

Wellington

Blenheim

Wind Regions Fig W1

R2

R1
Kaikoura

Hanmer Springs

Culverden
Christchurch

Haast
Methven

R2
Twizel

Paraparaumu

R1

Waikanae

Pinehaven
Manor Park
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R1
Cromwell

Lake Ferry

Alexandra

R2

Dunedin

R2

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Design Step 1 Wind cont.


Wind Zone Variable 2: Terrain (Inland/Coastal)
The roughness of the terrain over which the wind must pass
before it reaches the building site slows down the wind speed.
i

The site is classified as coastal terrain if within 500m of the


sea coast, open water, or the edge of coastal mudflats, flat
beaches, airfields, etc.
Note: Open water includes lakes, rivers and inland
waterways wider than 300m.

ii

Sites not within the coastal terrain are classified as inland.

MARCH 2006

Coastal
500m

Inland

Determine the terrain category and assign points as


follows: Inland = 0, Coastal = 1

Wind Zone Variable 3: Site Exposure


(Sheltered/Exposed)

Sheltered

Nearby obstructions will provide shelter to a proposed building


from wind coming over open parks, motorways, rivers, or other
open spaces greater than 100m wide.
i

At least two rows of similarly sized, permanent obstructions


in each upwind direction are required for the site to be
considered sheltered.

Exposed

If the proposed building does not receive such shelter from


nearby obstructions then it should be classified as exposed
(e.g., a clear unobstructed view from the ground floor level
over neighbouring buildings).
Note: In situations such as growing sub-divisions, the site
exposure may be based on the expected conditions five years
hence.
ii

Determine the site exposure and assign points as follows:


Sheltered = 0, Exposed = 1

Wind Zone Variable 4: Topographic


Classification (Gentle/Moderate/Extreme)

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The topography of the land will affect the wind flow, e.g., hill top
sites will receive higher wind loadings than sites on the flat.

Sites with a gentle classification are;


Sites on flat land or undulating hills less than 20 metres
high,
Sites on the lower slopes of hills which have a slope
flatter than 1:5.
The gentle classification covers the majority of building
sites in New Zealand.

ii

Sites with a moderate classification are;


Sites more than 20 metres above a valley floor,
Sites within 150 metres of the crest of a hill, ridge or
spur which has a slope flatter than 1:5,
Sites on the crest of an escarpment.

Notes to assist with the determination of the topographic


classification:
Establishing heights is easiest from contour maps of your local
area. Your councils building office may be able to assist.
To determine the topography, select the landform that best fits
your building site. Cross sections should be taken so that they
represent the worst case (i.e., steepest slope). Remember that
it is impossible to capture NZs topography in a few simple
sketches. Your judgement is sometimes required. If in doubt,
talk to your local councils building office.
On hill slopes steeper than 1:5, roads and driveways will tend
to follow the contour. On flatter slopes they tend to take the
shortest route up the hill.
20 metres is approximately 3 times the height of a two storey
house.

iii Sites with an extreme classification are;


Sites within 250 metres of the crest of a hill, ridge or spur
which has a slope steeper than 1:5,
Sites at the head of a valley.
Note: Some small pockets where there is known evidence of
strong winds as a result of specific local land formations are
identified on Figure W1. These must be classified at least
moderate.
Determine the site topography and assign points as
follows: Gentle = 0, Moderate =1, Extreme = 3

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Design Step 1 Wind cont.

MARCH 2006

Topographic classification
Moderate

Gentle

Extreme
Gentle

Moderate

Gentle

Highest point

150m 150m
or less or less

20m

Hillside, steeper than 1 in 5


Gentle

Moderate

150m
or less

Ridge or spur, flatter than 1 in 5


Gentle

Gentle

Moderate

250m
or less

20m

20m

Escarpment

Valley floor

Gentle

Gentle

Moderate

Highest point

150m
or less
20m

Extreme

Moderate

Moderate

Extreme

Spur beyond

250m

Highest point

250m 250m
or less or less

Ridge or hilltop, steeper than 1 in 5

e
Vall

Highest point

Moderate

Hillside, flatter than 1 in 5

Head of Valley

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Undulating hills

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Design Step 1 Wind cont.

MARCH 2006

Working Out the Bracing Units (BUs)


Required for Wind
When the wind zone has been established you can work out
the total number of BUs required to brace the structure against
wind loads. You need to consider bracing in two directions,
along and across the building.
Table W1a (page 16) lists the BUs needed for wind and
applies to a single storey building, or the top storey of a two
storey building.
Table W1b (page 16) lists the BUs required for a lower storey
of a two storey building.
Both tables list the number of BUs required per metre of
building length or width. Normally the buildings length and
width can be taken off the building plans at floor level.
However, when the roof pitch is greater than 25 degrees the
buildings length and width are taken at eaves level, i.e., the
floor plan dimensions plus any eaves overhang. This is because
such steep roofs become the dominant target for wind.
From the tables,
i

Select the overall height of the building (height to apex)

ii

determine the roof height above the eaves

Al

on

ros

Ac

BL

ro
o

fo

ve

r2

5O

BL

iii determine the stud height (2.4 or 3.0m)


iv select the appropriate wind zone column
i, ii and iii will give you a horizontal row on the table. iv will
narrow the answer down to two readings:

r
ve

25

fo

BW

roo

BW

for calculating BUs across


for calculating BUs along

Roof

Apex

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Stud height

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Design Step 2 Earthquake

MARCH 2006

The Earthquake Zone


The potential earthquake loading on structures is more severe
in some areas of New Zealand than it is in others. Figure EQ1
divides the country in three earthquake zones, A, B and C.
Look at the map to determine your earthquake zone.
Select earthquake zone A/B/C.

C
Whenuakite
Te Puru

Miranda
Auckland
Thames

Pokeno

Tauranga

Mercer

Working Out the Bracing Units (BUs)


Required for Earthquake

Tokoroa
Te Kuiti

When you have found your earthquake zone use Tables EQ1-6
(pages 17-22) to determine the number of BUs required to
brace the building against earthquake loads.
The weight of building materials is important. This is reflected
in tables EQ1-6. Heavy claddings and roofs mean more
BUs required.
i

ii

New Plymouth

Wellington

The first three columns have combinations of subfloor, wall


and roof cladding weights. Select the category that best
fits the building.

Greymouth
Hokitika

Lake Coleridge

Select the roof slope from the 4th column.

Christchurch

iii Select the earthquake zone.


You will now be able to read the number of BUs required.
This number represents the BU requirement per square metre.
Work out the number of BUs needed by multiplying this number
per square metre by the building plan area measured at
floor level.
In an earthquake the ground motion can be in any direction so
it is the same buildings weight which gets rocked around. The
BU requirements for earthquake are therefore the same in both
the along and across directions.

Timaru

C
Leithfield

Waimate
Oamaru

Sefton

B
Dunedin
Balclutha

Mosgiel

Governors Bay

Lincoln
Burnham

Taitapu
Dunsandel

Earthquake Regions Fig EQ1

Roof Space Areas


Up to 50% of the roof space area may be developed into
attic rooms. If this is the case, then the BU requirements
per m2 of floor area measured at ground level (as derived
from table EQ1 EQ6) must be increased by 3 BUs
per m2.

If more than 50% is developed, then the roof space must


be considered as an additional storey and the storey below
becomes a lower of two.

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS DESIGN

Design Step 3
Distribution of Wall Bracing Elements

External walls are supported horizontally by bracing lines


at right angles. If those supports are spaced too far apart,
then the external wall could suffer unacceptable
deformation. For this reason the following maximum
spacing of bracing lines must be adhered to,
i

5 metres for standard construction or

ii

6 metres if a double top plate, as illustrated opposite,


stiffens the external wall

iii 7.5 metres with a GIB Standard plasterboard ceiling


diaphragm, or 7.5 metres when dragon ties in
accordance with NZS3604:1999 are used

2m max

Along

O
2m max

When the number of BUs required for wind and earthquake in


both the along and across directions have been worked out,
the next task is to allocate wall bracing elements on the
building plan by using external and internal walls lined with
GIB plasterboard. Distribution of bracing is done by drawing
an imaginary grid pattern of bracing lines along and across the
building. These should be numbered A,B,C, etc. in the along
direction and M,N,O etc. in the direction across the building.
These bracing lines must coincide as much as possible with
the wall bracing elements.

MARCH 2006

Across

iv 10 metres with a GIB Ultraline ceiling diaphragm


5m max

15 metres with a GIB Braceline ceiling diaphragm


(For ceiling diaphragms see pages 24, 25)

external walls 10 BUs per metre and at least 100 BUs


total when dragon ties or a ceiling diaphragm are
attached

ii

internal walls 70 BUs total, or 100 BUs when supporting


a ceiling diaphragm

Pairs of wall bracing elements can be a maximum of 2


metres either side of a bracing line, and count for the total
number of BUs on that line.

Try and achieve an even distribution of bracing throughout.


A building which is heavily loaded with bracing at one end
and lightly braced at the other, is likely to suffer damage
through rotation under severe wind or earthquake loads.

Locate bracing in or near external building corners. If it is


not practical to locate bracing in corners due to windows,
etc., then it is desirable to make the first lined wall section
adjacent to the window a wall bracing element.

M
6m max

150 x 40 plus
100 x 50
top plate

Wall bracing elements can be at an angle to a bracing line


and contribute in both directions. For 30, 45 and 60 degree
angles the rating of the wall length L must be multiplied by
reduction factors as follows,
i

30 degrees x 0.87

ii

45 degrees x 0.70

60O

30O
0.87 x L

45O
0.7 x L

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iii 60 degrees x 0.50

single 100 x 50
top plate

Each bracing line must contain a minimum number of


bracing units as follows,

0.5 x L

0.7 x L

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MARCH 2006

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Notes

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Design Steps 4 and 5 Bracing Units Achieved


(Wind and Earthquake)

MARCH 2006

The next step is to place selected wall bracing systems on the bracing lines. A range of GIB Bracing Systems have been tested
and the specifications and Bracing Unit ratings are listed on the next page. GIB Standard Plasterboard systems often represent
the majority of the wall bracing elements. GIB Braceline systems are used for narrow walls or when high Bracing Unit ratings
are required. When a GIB bracing element has been designated for a section of wall, BU ratings can not be increased by
incorporating additional proprietary bracing elements within that same section of wall.

Wall Heights other than 2.4m


The published Bracing Unit ratings are based on a 2.4 metre height. For other heights, the ratings must be multiplied by a factor f
= 2.4 divided by actual wall height. The Bracing Unit ratings for walls higher than 2.4 metres will reduce, and the Bracing Unit rating
for lower walls will increase. Factor f must not be greater than 1.3.
For example:
The Bracing Unit rating of a 2.7 metre high wall is obtained by multiplying the values in Tables 1 and 2 by f = 2.4/2.7 = 0.89
The Bracing Unit rating of a 3.6 metre high wall is obtained by multiplying the values in Tables 1 and 2 by f = 2.4/3.6 = 0.67
The Bracing Unit rating of a 2.0 metre high wall is obtained by multiplying the values in Tables 1 and 2 by f = 2.4/2.0 = 1.2
The Bracing Unit rating of a 1.5 metre high wall is obtained by multiplying the values in Tables 1 and 2 by f = 2.4/1.5 = 1.6.
However, note that f is not permitted to be greater than 1.3, so adopt f = 1.3.
The height of walls with a sloping top plate can be taken as the average height.

GIB Bracing Systems EzyBrace Specification Numbering System


The EzyBrace Specification Numbering System is designed to make specification of GIB Bracing Systems by designers and
identification on site by builders and building officials more transparent. Note: The EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and
sub-components thereof) are protected by copyright.
GIB Standard Plasterboard
GIB Braceline
GIB Braceline / Plywood
GIB Braceline / GIB Standard Plasterboard

GS
BL
BLP
BLG

=
=
=
=

1
2
a

= lined one side


= lined both sides
= angle brace

Therefore,
GS1a =
GS2 =
BL1 =
BL1a =
BLP =
BLG =

GIB Standard Plasterboard one side with an angle brace


GIB Standard Plasterboard both sides
GIB Braceline one side
GIB Braceline one side with an angle brace
GIB Braceline one side, Plywood on the other
GIB Braceline one side, GIB Standard Plasterboard on the other

Panel Hold-downs

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Panel hold-down details are illustrated on page 29. GIB Standard Bracing Systems (GS1a and GS2) do not require hold-downs.
All bracing systems incorporating GIB Braceline require a panel hold-down at both ends of the bracing element.

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Design Steps 4 and 5 Bracing Units Achieved


(Wind and Earthquake)

TYPE

Bracing Unit Ratings for 10mm GIB Standard Plasterboard and any other 10mm and 13mm
GIB plasterboard.
LENGTH (m)

LINING REQUIREMENT

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
DIAGONAL
BRACE

WIND

EARTHQUAKE

65

55

2.4

75

65

1.2

70

60

80

70

90

80

MINIMUM
1.8
10mm GIB Standard Plasterboard
one face fixed horizontal or vertical

GS1a

GS2

1.8

yes

10mm GIB Standard Plasterboard


both sides fixed horizontal or vertical1

no

2.4

TABLE 2:

TYPE

Bracing Unit Ratings for 10mm GIB Braceline, 10mm and 13mm4 GIB Noiseline
and 13mm4 GIB Toughline (fixed with GIB Braceline screws or GIB Braceline nails)
LENGTH (m)

LINING REQUIREMENT

BU PER METRE

HOLD-DOWNS

WIND

EARTHQUAKE

no

yes

120

115

no

yes

125

115

GIB Braceline one face fixed


horizontal or vertical2

yes

yes

130

115

GIB Braceline one face fixed


horizontal or vertical, 7mm D-D
plywood on the other1,2

145

135

no

yes
145

145

145

130

1503

130

0.4
GIB Braceline one face fixed
horizontal or vertical2

BL1
0.6

1.8

0.6
BLP
0.9

0.6
BLG
1.2

Notes:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
DIAGONAL
BRACE

MINIMUM

BL1a

BU PER METRE

GIB Braceline one face, 10mm


GIB Standard on the other face,
linings fixed horizontal or vertical1,2

no

yes

1) Where linings are specified on both faces, each face must be fastened as a bracing element.
2) GIB Aqualine can be used in place of GIB Braceline in bracing elements 900mm or longer, provided the perimeter
of the element is fixed with GIB Braceline nails or screws spaced at 100mm centres generally, using the
GIB Braceline corner fixing pattern.
3) A maximum of 150 BU/m is recommended for any bracing system used with NZS 3604:1999 construction. Higher
ratings generate loads beyond the capacity of NZS 3604:1999 timber foundation and slab details. If ratings exceed
150 BU/m, hold downs and foundations must be the subject of specific structural engineering design.
4) Where 13mm GIB Noiseline or 13mm GIB Toughline is used in place of 10mm GIB Braceline it is recommended
that GIB Braceline nails are used.

In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
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diagrams and the EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and the sub-components thereof), are protected by copyright.
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TABLE 1:

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS DESIGN

Wall Bracing Calculation Sheet A

MARCH 2006

box 1

Please Photocopy

Job Details
Name
Street and Number
Lot and DP Number
City/Town/District
Location of Storey:

single/upper of two/lower of two

Floor load: 2kPa/3kPa

Building height to apex

Roof height above eaves

Stud height
Average roof pitch

Building length BL =

Gross Building

Building width

Plan Area,

BW =

Roof weight
Cladding weights:
Subfloor
Lower Storey
Upper Storey
Room in Roof Space

light/heavy
light/medium/heavy
light/medium/heavy
light/medium/heavy
Yes / No

m2

GPA =

Note: When the average roof pitch is over 25 degrees, use the eaves length and width to determine BL and BW.

box 2

Wind Zone
Region:
R1
R2

Terrain:
Inland

Coastal

Exposure:
Sheltered

Exposed

Topography:
Gentle

Moderate

Extreme

Total points
Wind Zone:

Low

(0)

Very high

(3)

Medium

(1)

Specific Design

(4)

High

(2)

box 3

Earthquake Zone
From figure EQ1 select Earthquake Zone:

box 4

BUs required Wind

box 5

BUs required Earthquake

From Table W1A/W1B

From Table EQ1/EQ2/EQ3/EQ4/EQ5/EQ6

W along =

BUs/m

E=

W across =

BUs/m

Note: For a room in the roof space use E + 3

Total wind load,

BUs/m2

Total earthquake load,

W ALONG:
W along x BW =

BUs

W ACROSS
W across x BL =

BUs

EQ ALONG and EQ ACROSS


E x GPA BUs =

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS


14

BUs

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS DESIGN

Wall Bracing Calculation Sheet B

MARCH 2006

Please Photocopy

Along
WALL OR BRACING LINE

BRACING ELEMENTS PROVIDED

WIND

EARTHQUAKE

6W

7W

6E

7E

Line Label

Minimum
BUs
Required

Bracing
Element
No.

Bracing
Type

Length
Element
(m)
L

Rating
BU/m

BUs
Achieved
(BU/m x L)
W

Rating
BU/m

BUs
Achieved
(BU/m x L)
E

From Sheet A
Wreq/Ereq =

Totals Achieved

Totals Required
*

* If Wreq/Ereq is 1 or less complete E column only


If Wreq/Ereq is 1.2 or more complete W column only
Otherwise complete both W and E

Across
WALL OR BRACING LINE

BRACING ELEMENTS PROVIDED

WIND

EARTHQUAKE

6W

7W

6E

7E

Line Label

Minimum
BUs
Required

Bracing
Element
No.

Bracing
Type

Length
Element
(m)
L

Rating
BU/m

BUs
Achieved
(BU/m x L)
W

Rating
BU/m

BUs
Achieved
(BU/m x L)
E

From Sheet A
Wreq/Ereq =

Totals Achieved

Totals Required
*

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES WIND

Single or Upper Storey/Lower Storey of Two


W1a Single or Upper Storey
HEIGHT
TO APEX
(m)

ROOF HEIGHT
(m) (ABOVE
EAVES)

STUD
HEIGHT
(m)

All

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

2.4

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

3.0

All

Legend

STOREY
LOCATION

ROOF HEIGHT
(m) (ABOVE
EAVES)

STUD
HEIGHT
(m)

1
2
3
4

2.4 to
3.0

1
2
3
4
5

2.4 to
3.0

1
2
3
4
5
6

2.4 to
3.0

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

2.4 to
3.0

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

2.4 to
3.0

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

16

10

LOW WIND

MEDIUM WIND

HIGH WIND

VERY HIGH WIND

Single
storey
or upper
of two

18
28
41
60
93
108
123
138

26
33
41
48
56
63
71
78

24
37
54
81
124
144
164
184

34
44
54
64
74
84
94
104

35
54
78
117
180
209
238
267

49
64
78
93
107
122
136
151

44
69
100
149
229
266
303
340

63
81
100
118
137
155
174
192

Single
storey
or upper
of two

23
33
45
65
98
113
128
143

30
38
45
53
60
68
75
83

30
43
60
87
130
150
170
190

40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110

44
63
87
121
189
218
248
276

58
73
87
102
116
131
145
160

56
80
111
160
241
278
315
352

74
93
111
130
148
167
185
204

W1b Lower Storey of Two

Minimum number of bracing units per metre of building length for wind on wall and
roof elevations

For calculating BUs Along

For calculating BUs Across

HEIGHT
TO APEX
(m)

MARCH 2006

Minimum number of bracing units per metre of building length for wind on wall and
roof elevations
STOREY
LOCATION

LOW WIND

MEDIUM WIND

HIGH WIND

VERY HIGH WIND

Lower
of two

57
52
50
55

65
57
50
42

76
69
66
73

86
76
66
56

110
101
96
105

125
110
96
81

141
128
122
134

159
141
122
104

Lower
of two

72
67
65
69
87

80
72
65
57
50

96
89
86
93
116

106
96
86
76
66

139
130
125
134
168

154
139
125
110
96

178
165
159
171
215

196
178
159
141
122

87
82
80
84
102
102

95
87
80
72
65
57

116
109
106
113
136
136

126
116
106
96
86
76

168
159
154
163
197
197

183
168
154
139
125
110

215
202
196
208
252
252

233
215
196
178
159
141

Lower
of two

102
97
95
99
117
117
117

110
102
95
87
80
72
65

136
129
126
133
156
156
156

146
136
126
116
106
96
86

197
188
183
192
226
226
226

212
197
183
168
154
139
125

252
239
233
245
289
289
289

270
252
233
215
196
178
159

Lower
of two

117
112
110
115
132
132
132
132

125
117
110
102
95
87
80
72

156
149
146
153
176
176
176
176

166
156
146
136
126
116
106
96

226
217
212
221
255
255
255
255

241
226
212
197
183
168
154
139

289
276
270
282
326
326
326
326

307
289
270
252
233
215
196
178

Lower
of two

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

Single Storey/Subfloor (2kPa Floor Loads)

MARCH 2006

Table EQ1 Bracing demand for earthquake for various combinations of claddings for single storey buildings on subfloor
framing and/or foundation walls
SUBFLOOR STRUCTURE
SUBFLOOR
CLADDING

SINGLE
STOREY
CLADDING

ROOF
CLADDING

ROOF PITCH
DEGREES

SINGLE STOREY WALLS


EARTHQUAKE ZONE

BRACING DEMAND IN BUs/m2 OF FLOOR AREA


Light

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

9.4
9.8
10.5

7.1
7.4
7.9

4.7
4.9
5.3

6.7
7.1
8.0

5.0
5.3
6.0

3.3
3.6
4.0

Medium

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

9.9
10.3
11.0

7.4
7.7
8.3

5.0
5.1
5.5

6.8
7.3
8.2

5.1
5.5
6.1

3.4
3.7
4.1

Heavy

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

11.2
11.6
12.3

8.4
8.7
9.2

5.6
5.8
6.2

7.3
7.8
8.7

5.5
5.9
6.5

3.7
3.9
4.3

Light

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.1
13.3
15.4

9.1
10.0
11.6

6.1
6.6
7.7

9.8
11.0
13.3

7.3
8.3
10.0

4.9
5.5
6.6

Medium

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.6
13.8
15.9

9.5
10.3
11.9

6.3
6.9
8.0

10.0
11.3
13.6

7.5
8.4
10.2

5.0
5.6
6.8

Heavy

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.9
15.1
17.2

10.5
11.3
12.9

7.0
7.5
8.6

10.6
11.9
14.2

7.9
8.9
10.7

5.3
5.9
7.1

Medium
and
Heavy

Medium

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

14.3
15.5
17.6

10.7
11.6
13.2

7.2
7.7
8.8

11.2
12.4
14.8

8.4
9.3
11.1

5.6
6.2
7.4

Medium

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

11.6
12.0
12.7

8.7
9.0
9.5

5.8
6.0
6.4

8.0
8.4
9.3

6.0
6.3
7.0

4.0
4.2
4.7

Heavy

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.9
13.3
14.0

9.7
10.0
10.5

6.5
6.7
7.0

8.4
8.9
9.8

6.3
6.7
7.4

4.2
4.5
4.9

Heavy

Heavy

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

17.7
18.1
18.8

13.3
13.6
14.1

8.9
9.0
9.4

11.6
12.1
13.0

8.7
9.0
9.7

5.8
6.0
6.5

Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

20.4
21.5
23.7

15.3
16.2
17.8

10.2
10.8
11.8

14.9
16.3
18.7

11.2
12.2
14.0

7.5
8.1
9.4

Wall and Sub-floor Cladding Weights


Heavy
Medium
Light

A cladding having a mass exceeding 80 kg/m2 but not exceeding 220 kg/m2 (typical examples are clay or concrete
masonry veneers)
A cladding having a mass exceeding 30 kg/m2 but not exceeding 80 kg/m2 (a typical example is stucco cladding)
A cladding having a mass not exceeding 30 kg/m2 (typical examples are timber or fibre-cement weatherboards)

Heavy
Light

Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass exceeding 20 kg/m2 but not exceeding 60 kg/m2 (typical
examples are concrete tiles and slates)
Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass not exceeding 20 kg/m2 (typical examples are metal roofing
of normal thickness, and 6mm fibre-cement tiles without sarking)

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Roof Cladding Weights

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

Two Storey/Subfloor (2kPa Floor Loads)

MARCH 2006

Table EQ2 Bracing demand for earthquake for various combinations of claddings for 2 storey buildings on subfloor framing
and/or foundation walls
SUBFLOOR STRUCTURE
LOWER
STOREY
CLADDING

TOP
STOREY
CLADDING

ROOF
CLADDING

ROOF PITCH
DEGREES

LOWER STOREY WALLS

TOP STOREY WALLS

EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A

BRACING DEMAND IN BUs/m2 OF FLOOR AREA


Light

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

15.0
15.4
16.1

11.3
11.6
12.1

7.5
7.7
8.1

13.4
13.8
14.6

10.0
10.3
10.9

6.7
6.9
7.3

7.1
7.6
8.5

5.3
5.7
6.4

3.5
3.8
4.3

Medium

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

17.0
17.4
18.1

12.7
13.0
13.6

8.5
8.7
9.0

15.1
15.5
16.2

11.3
11.6
12.2

7.5
7.7
8.1

7.3
7.9
8.9

5.5
5.9
6.6

3.7
3.9
4.4

Heavy

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

22.4
22.8
23.5

16.8
17.1
17.6

11.2
11.4
11.8

19.8
20.0
21.0

14.8
15.2
15.7

9.9
10.1
10.5

8.3
8.6
9.6

6.0
6.4
7.2

4.0
4.3
4.8

Light

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

17.7
18.9
21.0

13.3
14.2
15.8

8.9
9.4
10.5

16.2
17.4
19.7

12.2
13.1
14.7

8.1
8.7
9.8

10.6
12.0
14.5

7.9
9.0
10.8

5.3
6.0
7.2

Medium

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

19.7
20.8
23.0

14.8
15.6
17.2

9.8
10.4
11.5

17.9
19.1
21.4

13.5
14.4
16.0

9.0
9.6
10.7

11.0
12.4
15.0

8.2
9.3
11.2

5.5
6.2
7.5

Heavy

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

25.1
26.3
28.4

18.8
19.7
21.3

12.6
13.1
14.2

22.7
23.9
26.2

17.0
17.9
19.6

11.4
12.0
13.1

11.9
13.4
16.2

8.9
10.1
12.1

5.9
6.7
8.1

Medium
and
Heavy

Medium

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

22.0
23.2
25.3

16.5
17.4
19.0

11.0
11.6
12.7

20.1
21.3
23.5

15.1
16.0
17.6

10.0
10.6
11.8

12.0
13.5
16.1

9.0
10.1
12.0

6.0
6.7
8.0

Medium

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

19.3
19.7
20.4

14.5
14.8
15.3

9.7
9.9
10.2

17.2
17.6
18.4

12.9
13.2
13.8

8.6
8.8
9.2

8.4
8.9
9.9

6.3
6.7
7.4

4.2
4.5
5.0

Heavy

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

24.8
25.1
25.9

18.6
18.9
19.4

12.4
12.6
12.9

21.9
22.3
23.1

16.5
16.8
17.3

11.0
11.2
11.6

9.1
9.6
10.7

6.8
7.2
8.0

4.5
4.8
5.3

Heavy

Heavy

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

31.3
31.7
32.4

23.5
23.8
24.3

15.7
15.8
16.2

27.9
28.4
29.1

21.0
21.3
21.8

14.0
14.2
14.6

12.1
12.6
13.7

9.0
9.5
10.2

6.0
6.3
6.8

Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

34.0
35.2
37.3

25.5
26.4
28.0

17.0
17.6
18.7

30.8
32.1
34.3

23.1
24.0
25.7

15.4
16.0
17.2

15.9
17.4
20.2

11.9
13.1
15.2

7.9
8.7
10.1

Wall and Sub-floor Cladding Weights


Heavy
Medium
Light

A cladding having a mass exceeding 80 kg/m2 but not exceeding 220 kg/m2 (typical examples are clay or concrete
masonry veneers)
A cladding having a mass exceeding 30 kg/m2 but not exceeding 80 kg/m2 (a typical example is stucco cladding)
A cladding having a mass not exceeding 30 kg/m2 (typical examples are timber or fibre-cement weatherboards)

Roof Cladding Weights


Heavy

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Light

18

Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass exceeding 20 kg/m2 but not exceeding 60 kg/m2 (typical
examples are concrete tiles and slates)
Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass not exceeding 20 kg/m2 (typical examples are metal roofing
of normal thickness, and 6mm fibre-cement tiles without sarking)

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

One and Two Storey/Concrete Slab


(2kPa Floor Loads)

MARCH 2006

Table EQ3 Bracing demand for earthquake for various combinations of claddings for 1 and 2 storey buildings on concrete
slab-on-ground.
TWO STOREY BUILDINGS
LOWER
STOREY
CLADDING

SINGLE OR
TOP
STOREY
CLADDING

LOWER STOREY
ROOF
CLADDING

SINGLE STOREY

TOP STOREY WALLS

ROOF PITCH
DEGREES

SINGLE STOREY WALLS

EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A

BRACING DEMAND IN BUs/m OF FLOOR AREA


Light

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

9.9
10.3
11.0

7.4
7.7
8.3

5.0
5.1
5.5

5.6
6.0
6.8

4.2
4.5
5.1

2.8
3.0
3.4

3.6
4.0
4.7

2.7
3.0
3.6

1.8
2.0
2.4

Medium

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

11.2
11.6
12.3

8.4
8.7
9.2

5.6
5.8
6.1

5.8
6.3
7.1

4.4
4.7
5.3

2.9
3.1
3.6

Heavy

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.5
13.9
14.6

10.1
10.4
10.9

6.7
6.9
7.3

6.2
6.7
7.6

4.6
5.0
5.7

3.1
3.3
3.8

Light

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.6
13.8
15.9

9.5
10.3
11.9

6.3
6.9
8.0

8.6
9.9
12.2

6.5
7.4
9.1

4.3
4.9
6.1

6.3
7.5
9.6

4.8
5.6
7.2

3.2
3.7
4.8

Medium

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.9
15.0
17.2

10.4
11.3
12.9

6.9
7.5
8.6

9.0
10.2
12.6

6.7
7.7
9.4

4.5
5.1
6.3

Heavy

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

16.2
17.3
19.5

12.1
13.0
14.6

8.1
8.7
9.7

9.5
10.8
13.2

7.1
8.1
9.9

4.7
5.4
6.6

Medium
and
Heavy

Medium

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

15.6
16.7
18.9

11.7
12.6
14.2

7.8
8.4
9.4

9.9
11.1
13.5

7.4
8.4
10.1

4.9
5.6
6.7

6.9
8.1
10.2

5.2
6.0
7.7

3.5
4.0
5.1

Medium

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.9
13.3
14.0

9.7
10.0
10.5

6.4
6.6
7.0

6.7
7.2
8.0

5.0
5.4
6.0

3.4
3.6
4.0

4.2
4.6
5.3

3.2
3.4
4.0

2.1
2.3
2.7

Heavy

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

15.2
15.6
16.3

11.4
11.7
12.2

7.6
7.8
8.1

7.1
7.6
8.5

5.3
5.7
6.3

3.5
3.8
4.2

Heavy

Heavy

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

18.3
18.6
19.4

13.7
14.0
14.5

9.1
9.3
9.7

8.7
9.2
10.1

6.5
6.9
7.6

4.4
4.6
5.0

5.2
5.6
6.3

3.9
4.2
4.7

2.6
2.8
3.2

Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

21.0
22.1
24.3

15.7
16.6
18.2

10.5
11.1
12.1

12.0
13.3
15.8

9.0
10.0
11.8

6.0
6.7
7.9

7.9
9.1
11.2

5.9
6.8
8.4

4.0
4.5
5.6

Wall and Sub-floor Cladding Weights


Heavy
Medium
Light

A cladding having a mass exceeding 80 kg/m2 but not exceeding 220 kg/m2 (typical examples are clay or concrete
masonry veneers)
A cladding having a mass exceeding 30 kg/m2 but not exceeding 80 kg/m2 (a typical example is stucco cladding)
A cladding having a mass not exceeding 30 kg/m2 (typical examples are timber or fibre-cement weatherboards)

Heavy
Light

Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass exceeding 20 kg/m2 but not exceeding 60 kg/m2 (typical
examples are concrete tiles and slates)
Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass not exceeding 20 kg/m2 (typical examples are metal roofing
of normal thickness, and 6mm fibre-cement tiles without sarking)

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

Single Storey/Subfloor (3kPa Floor Loads)

MARCH 2006

Table EQ4 Bracing demand for various combinations of claddings for single storey buildings on subfloor framing
FOUNDATION STRUCTURES
SUBFLOOR
CLADDING

SINGLE
STOREY
CLADDING

ROOF
CLADDING

ROOF PITCH
DEGREES

SINGLE STOREY WALLS

EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A

BRACING DEMAND IN BUs/m2 OF FLOOR AREA


Light

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

10.4
10.8
11.5

7.8
8.1
8.6

5.2
5.4
8.4

7.0
7.5
8.4

5.3
5.6
6.3

3.5
3.8
4.2

Medium

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

10.9
11.3
12.0

8.2
8.4
9.0

5.4
5.6
6.0

7.2
7.7
8.6

5.4
5.8
6.4

3.6
3.8
4.3

Heavy

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.2
12.6
13.3

9.2
9.4
10.0

6.1
6.3
6.7

7.6
8.1
9.1

5.7
6.1
6.8

3.8
4.1
4.5

Light

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.1
14.2
16.4

9.8
10.7
12.3

6.6
7.1
8.2

10.2
11.5
13.8

7.7
8.6
10.4

5.1
5.7
6.9

Medium

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.6
14.7
16.9

10.2
11.0
12.7

6.8
7.4
8.4

10.4
11.7
14.1

7.8
8.8
10.5

5.2
5.9
7.0

Heavy

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

14.9
16.0
18.2

11.2
12.0
13.6

7.5
8.0
9.1

11.0
12.3
14.7

8.3
9.2
11.0

5.5
6.2
7.4

Medium
and
Heavy

Medium

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

15.3
16.4
18.6

11.5
12.3
13.9

7.6
8.2
9.3

11.6
12.9
15.3

8.7
9.7
11.4

5.8
6.4
7.6

Medium

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.3
13.0
13.7

9.4
9.7
10.3

6.3
6.5
6.8

8.3
8.8
9.7

6.2
6.6
7.3

4.2
4.4
4.8

Heavy

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.9
14.3
15.0

10.4
10.7
11.3

7.0
7.1
7.5

8.7
9.2
10.2

6.6
6.9
7.6

4.4
4.6
5.1

Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

21.4
22.5
24.7

16.0
16.9
18.5

10.7
11.3
12.3

15.3
16.7
19.2

11.5
12.5
14.4

7.7
8.3
9.6

Heavy

Heavy

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

18.7
19.1
19.8

14.0
14.3
14.8

9.3
9.5
9.9

11.9
12.4
13.3

8.9
9.3
10.0

5.9
6.2
6.7

Wall and Subfloor Cladding Weights


Heavy
Medium
Light

A cladding having a mass exceeding 80 kg/m2 but not exceeding 220 kg/m2 (typical examples are clay or concrete
masonry veneers)
A cladding having a mass exceeding 30 kg/m2 but not exceeding 80 kg/m2 (a typical example is stucco cladding)
A cladding having a mass not exceeding 30 kg/m2 (typical examples are timber or fibre-cement weatherboards)

Roof Cladding Weights


Heavy

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Light

20

Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass exceeding 20 kg/m2 but not exceeding 60 kg/m2 (typical
examples are concrete tiles and slates)
Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass not exceeding 20 kg/m2 (typical examples are metal roofing
of normal thickness, and 6mm fibre-cement tiles without sarking)

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

Two Storey/Subfloor (3kPa Floor Loads)

MARCH 2006

Table EQ5 Bracing demand for various combinations of claddings for 2 storey buildings on subfloor framing
FOUNDATION STRUCTURES
BOTTOM
STOREY
CLADDING

TOP
STOREY
CLADDING

ROOF
CLADDING

ROOF PITCH
DEGREES

BOTTOM STOREY

TOP STOREY

EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A

BRACING DEMAND IN BUs/m2 OF FLOOR AREA


Light

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

17.0
17.4
18.1

12.7
13.0
13.6

8.5
8.7
9.0

14.9
15.3
16.1

11.2
11.5
12.1

7.5
7.7
8.1

7.4
8.0
9.0

5.6
6.0
6.7

3.7
4.0
4.5

Medium

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

18.9
19.3
20.0

14.2
14.5
15.0

9.5
9.7
10.0

16.6
17.0
17.8

12.5
12.8
13.4

8.3
8.5
8.9

7.6
8.2
9.2

5.7
6.2
6.9

3.8
4.1
4.6

Heavy

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

24.4
24.7
25.5

18.3
18.6
19.1

12.2
12.4
12.7

21.3
21.8
22.5

16.0
16.3
16.9

10.7
10.9
11.3

8.3
8.8
9.9

6.2
6.6
7.5

4.1
4.4
5.0

Light

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

19.7
20.8
22.4

14.8
15.6
17.2

9.8
10.4
11.5

17.8
19.0
21.3

13.4
14.3
16.0

8.9
9.5
10.6

11.1
12.5
15.1

8.3
9.4
11.3

5.5
6.2
7.5

Medium

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

21.6
22.8
24.9

16.2
17.1
18.7

10.8
11.4
12.5

19.5
20.7
23.0

14.7
15.6
17.2

9.8
10.4
11.5

11.4
12.9
15.5

8.6
9.7
11.6

5.7
6.4
7.8

Heavy

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

27.1
28.2
30.4

20.3
21.2
22.8

13.5
14.1
15.2

24.3
25.5
27.8

18.2
19.1
20.8

12.1
12.8
13.9

12.3
13.8
16.6

9.2
10.4
12.5

6.1
6.9
8.3

Medium
and
Heavy

Medium

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

24.0
25.1
27.3

18.0
18.8
20.4

12.0
12.6
13.6

21.7
22.9
25.1

16.3
17.2
18.9

10.8
11.4
12.6

12.5
13.9
16.6

9.3
10.5
12.5

6.2
7.0
8.3

Medium

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

21.3
21.6
22.4

16.0
16.2
16.8

10.6
10.8
11.2

18.8
19.2
20.0

14.1
14.4
15.0

9.4
9.6
10.0

8.7
9.3
10.3

6.5
7.0
7.7

4.4
4.6
5.1

Heavy

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

26.7
27.1
27.8

20.0
20.3
20.9

13.4
13.5
13.9

23.5
23.9
24.7

17.6
17.9
18.5

11.7
12.0
12.3

9.3
9.9
11.0

7.0
7.4
8.3

4.7
5.0
5.5

Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

36.0
37.1
39.3

27.0
27.8
29.4

18.0
18.6
19.6

32.4
33.6
35.9

24.3
25.2
26.9

16.2
16.8
18.0

16.3
17.8
20.7

12.2
13.4
15.5

8.7
8.9
10.3

Heavy

Heavy

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

33.3
33.6
34.4

24.9
25.2
25.8

16.6
16.8
17.2

29.5
29.9
30.7

22.1
22.4
23.0

14.8
15.0
15.3

12.4
12.9
14.0

9.3
9.7
10.5

6.2
6.5
7.0

Wall and Sub-floor Cladding Weights


Heavy
Medium
Light

A cladding having a mass exceeding 80 kg/m2 but not exceeding 220 kg/m2 (typical examples are clay or concrete
masonry veneers)
A cladding having a mass exceeding 30 kg/m2 but not exceeding 80 kg/m2 (a typical example is stucco cladding)
A cladding having a mass not exceeding 30 kg/m2 (typical examples are timber or fibre-cement weatherboards)

Heavy
Light

Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass exceeding 20 kg/m2 but not exceeding 60 kg/m2 (typical
examples are concrete tiles and slates)
Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass not exceeding 20 kg/m2 (typical examples are metal roofing
of normal thickness, and 6mm fibre-cement tiles without sarking)

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS BRACING DEMAND TABLES EARTHQUAKE

One and Two Storey/Concrete Slab


(3kPa Floor Loads)

MARCH 2006

Table EQ6 Bracing demand for various combinations of claddings for single storey and 2 storey buildings on concrete
slab-on-ground
TWO STOREY BUILDINGS
BOTTOM
STOREY
CLADDING

TOP
STOREY
CLADDING

LOWER STOREY
ROOF
CLADDING

SINGLE STOREY

TOP STOREY

ROOF PITCH
DEGREES

SINGLE STOREY WALLS

EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A

BRACING DEMAND IN BUs/m OF FLOOR AREA


Light

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

10.9
11.3
12.0

8.2
8.5
9.0

5.4
5.6
6.0

5.8
6.2
7.1

4.3
4.7
5.3

2.9
3.1
3.5

3.6
4.0
4.7

2.7
3.0
3.6

1.8
2.0
2.4

Medium

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

12.2
12.5
13.3

9.1
9.4
9.9

6.1
6.3
6.6

6.0
6.4
7.3

4.5
4.8
5.5

3.0
3.2
3.7

3.6
4.0
4.7

2.7
3.0
3.6

1.8
2.0
2.4

Heavy

Light

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

14.5
14.8
15.6

10.8
11.1
11.7

7.2
7.4
7.8

6.3
6.8
7.7

4.7
5.1
5.8

3.2
3.4
3.9

3.6
4.0
4.7

2.7
3.0
3.6

1.8
2.0
2.4

Light

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.6
14.7
16.9

10.2
11.0
12.7

6.8
7.4
8.4

8.9
10.1
12.5

6.7
7.6
9.3

4.4
5.1
6.2

6.3
7.5
9.6

4.8
5.6
7.2

3.2
3.7
4.8

Medium

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

14.9
16.0
18.2

11.1
12.0
13.6

7.4
8.0
9.1

9.2
10.5
12.8

6.9
7.9
9.3

4.6
5.2
6.4

6.3
7.5
9.6

4.8
5.6
7.2

3.2
3.7
4.8

Heavy

Light

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

17.2
18.3
20.5

12.9
13.7
15.3

8.6
9.2
10.2

9.7
11.0
13.4

7.3
8.6
10.1

4.8
5.5
6.7

6.3
7.5
9.6

4.8
5.6
7.2

3.2
3.7
4.8

Medium
and
Heavy

Medium

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

16.6
17.7
19.9

12.4
13.3
14.9

8.3
8.9
9.9

10.1
11.4
13.8

7.6
8.5
10.3

5.0
5.7
6.9

6.9
8.1
10.2

5.2
6.0
7.7

3.5
4.0
5.1

Medium

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

13.9
14.2
15.0

10.4
10.7
11.2

6.9
7.1
7.2

6.9
7.3
8.2

5.2
5.5
6.2

3.4
3.7
4.1

4.2
4.6
5.3

3.2
3.4
4.0

2.1
2.3
2.7

Heavy

Medium

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

16.2
16.5
17.3

12.1
12.4
12.9

8.1
8.3
8.6

7.2
7.7
8.6

5.4
5.8
6.5

3.6
3.9
4.3

4.2
4.6
5.3

3.2
3.4
4.0

2.1
2.3
2.7

Heavy

Heavy

Heavy

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

21.9
23.1
25.2

16.4
17.3
18.9

11.0
11.5
12.6

12.2
13.5
16.0

9.1
10.1
12.0

6.1
6.8
8.0

7.9
9.1
11.2

5.9
6.8
8.4

4.0
4.5
5.6

Heavy

Heavy

Light

0 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60

19.2
19.6
20.3

14.4
14.7
15.2

9.6
9.8
10.2

8.9
9.3
10.2

6.6
7.0
7.7

4.4
4.7
5.1

5.2
5.6
6.3

3.9
4.2
4.7

2.6
2.8
3.2

Wall and Sub-floor Cladding Weights


Heavy
Medium
Light

A cladding having a mass exceeding 80 kg/m2 but not exceeding 220 kg/m2 (typical examples are clay or concrete
masonry veneers)
A cladding having a mass exceeding 30 kg/m2 but not exceeding 80 kg/m2 (a typical example is stucco cladding)
A cladding having a mass not exceeding 30 kg/m2 (typical examples are timber or fibre-cement weatherboards)

Roof Cladding Weights


GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Heavy

22

Light

Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass exceeding 20 kg/m2 but not exceeding 60 kg/m2 (typical
examples are concrete tiles and slates)
Roofing material (cladding and sarking) having a mass not exceeding 20 kg/m2 (typical examples are metal roofing
of normal thickness, and 6mm fibre-cement tiles without sarking)

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS


MARCH 2006

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Notes

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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS CEILING DIAPHRAGM

Ceiling Diaphragms

MARCH 2006

GIB ceiling diaphragms are strong and stiff horizontal bracing elements which
effectively transfer loads over large distances. They are used to space bracing lines
further apart than 5 metres (single top plate), or 6 metres (double top plate).
A ceiling diaphragm shall be square or rectangular. Its length shall not exceed
twice its width. The width being measured horizontally between supporting walls.
Ceiling diaphragms under light and heavy roofs are required to comply with
NZS3604:1999.

2Wmax

Limitations for 10mm or 13mm GIB Standard Plasterboard


Ceiling Diaphragms

Diaphragms not steeper than 25 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed
7.5 metres in length.

10mm or 13mm GIB Standard Plasterboard is fastened at 150mm centres to


the boundary members around the entire perimeter of the diaphragm.

25 max

7.5m max

GIB Standard Plasterboard Diaphragms

Fasteners 32mm x 6g GIB Grabber Drywall Screws or 30mm x 2.8mm


GIB Nails.
25 max

Limitations for GIB Ultraline Ceiling Diaphragms

Diaphragms not steeper than 25 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed 10
metres in length.

GIB Ultraline is fastened at 150mm centres to the boundary members around


the entire perimeter of the diaphragm.
Fasteners 32mm x 6g GIB Grabber Drywall Screws or 30mm x 2.8mm
GIB Nails.

10m max

GIB Ultraline Diaphragms

25 max

15m max

GIB Braceline Ceiling Diaphragms

Diaphragms not steeper than 45 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed 7.5
metres in length.

GIB Braceline is fastened at 150mm centres to the boundary members


around the entire perimeter of the diaphragm.

45 max

7.5m max

GIB Braceline Ceiling Diaphragms

Fasteners 32mm x 7g GIB Braceline Drywall Screws or 35mm GIB


Braceline Nails.

General Fixing Requirements for GIB Ceiling Diaphragms

Linings shall be installed over the entire area of the diaphragm.

Fastening shall be no less than 12mm from sheet edges.

Sheets shall be supported by framing members (e.g., ceiling battens) spaced


at no more than 450mm centres for 10mm GIB plasterboard and at no more
than 600mm centres for 13mm GIB plasterboard.

Sheets within the diaphragm area may be fastened and finished conventionally
in accordance with the publication entitled, GIB Site Guide. All joints shall
be paper tape reinforced and stopped. It is recommended that sheet butt
joints are formed off framing and back-blocked (see GIB Site Guide).

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Use full width sheets where possible. At least 900mm wide sheets with a
length not less than 1800mm shall be used. Sheets less than 900mm wide but
no less than 600mm may be used provided all joints with adjacent sheets are
back-blocked (see GIB Site Guide).
Openings are allowed within the middle third of the diaphragms length and
width. Fixing of sheet material to opening trimmers shall be at 150mm centres.
Neither opening dimension shall exceed a third of the diaphragm width.
Larger openings, or openings in other locations, require specific engineering
design. Refer Openings in Bracing Elements page 27.
Fasteners are placed at 150mm centres around the ceiling diaphragm
starting at 50mm and 150mm from the sheet corners.

X = 900mm min or 600-900mm


min provided all adjacent joints
are back-blocked.

Y = 1800mm min sheet lengths


at ends of ceiling diaphragms

Sheet Widths and Lengths


in Ceiling Diaphragms

150

12mm from tapered


(paper bound) edge

150

Diaphragms not steeper than 25 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed 15
metres in length.

12mm from cut edge

50 100

50 100

150

150

Fastening pattern for


ceiling diaphragms

In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS CEILING DIAPHRAGMS

Ceiling Diaphragms Steel Battens

MARCH 2006

Steel Battens
The GIB Rondo and USG DONN Screwfix (FC37 and FC50) battens may be used to construct GIB plasterboard ceiling
diaphragms.

The battens shall be spaced at 450mm centres maximum for 10mm GIB plasterboard and at no more than 600mm centres
for 13mm GIB plasterboard. The battens are fastened through both flanges directly to the ceiling framing with 32mm x 8g
GIB Grabber Wafer Head Self Tapping Drywall Screws.

A steel perimeter channel is required at the perimeter of the diaphragm. The channel shall be fastened to the top plate with
32mm x 8g GIB Grabber Wafer Head Self Tapping Drywall Screws spaced at 300mm centres maximum.

The linings are fastened to the perimeter channel at 150mm centres maximum with 25mm x 6g Self Tapping Screws.

Within the diaphragm area sheets may be fastened as described in General Fixing Requirements for GIB Ceiling Diaphragms.

Ceiling Diaphragm on Steel Battens Typical Fixing Detail

Perimeter channel
fastened to top plate with
32mm x 8g GIB Grabber
Wafer Head Drywall Screws
spaced at 300mm centres
Rafter

Batten ends secured to


perimeter channel with
14mm min x 8g wafer
head self tapping screws

Ceiling joist

Additional
ex 150 x 40mm
plate

100 x 50 mm
top plate

Perimeter Fastenings
For 10mm or 13mm GIB Standard and
10mm GIB Ultraline Diaphragms use
32mm x 6g GIB Grabber High Thread
Drywall Screws at 150mm centres or
30mm GIB Nails

GIB Rondo or USG


ScrewFix ceiling
battens at 450-600mm
centres

GIB Braceline Diaphragms


32mm GIB Braceline Screws or 35mm
GIB Braceline Nails at 150mm centres

The perimeter of a ceiling diaphragm must be connected to a single continuous member along all edges. Connection to dwangs
between trusses is not acceptable.

Timber batten
GIB plasterboard

Steel battens with perimeter channel example


Metal batten
GIB plasterboard

OR

Metal batten

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Timber battens example

GIB plasterboard

In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
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Construction Details

MARCH 2006

GIB Bracing Systems Changes


GIB Bracing Systems have undergone a thorough review as part of Winstone Wallboards ongoing programme to make GIB
systems simpler, easier and faster for customers to use. Users of the previous systems will notice some significant changes. Please
review this technical literature in detail to make yourself aware of these changes. The key differences are as follows:
The new EzyBrace Specification Numbering System is designed to make specification, installation and identification of
GIB Bracing Systems easier.
A rationalised number of bracing element types and a more consistent construction method.
Fasteners must not be placed closer than 18mm to a sheet end or a cut edge or no closer than 12mm to the tapered (paper
bound) machine edge of the GIB plasterboard sheets.
Some hold down details and corner fastening details have changed.
A new 35mm GIB Braceline Nail replaces the 32mm GIB Braceline Nail in GIB Braceline bracing elements.
GIB plasterboard sheets used in GIB Bracing Systems March 2006 must have a manufacturing date after 16 January 2006.
No additional framing is required for narrow panels.
Introduction of a shorter 0.4m bracing element.
Ability to substitute GIB Aqualine for GIB Braceline with modified fastener patterns.
Note: The bracing systems in the GIB Bracing Systems 1999-2003 technical literature will remain valid, however, transfer to the
systems contained in this publication is recommended for new designs for the benefits these systems offer.

Framing
General framing requirements such as grade, spacings and installation shall comply with the provisions of NZS 3604:1999. Winstone
Wallboards Ltd recommends the use of kiln-dried machine stress graded framing (KD MSG). To achieve the published bracing
performance the minimum actual framing dimensions are 90 x 35mm for external walls and 70 x 35mm for internal walls.
Wall bracing tests on GIB Bracing Systems were undertaken without nogs. Nogs are not considered to add to the bracing
performance of the wall.

Fastening GIB plasterboard Linings


GIB Standard Plasterboard bracing systems must be fastened using minimum length 32mm x 6g GIB Grabber Drywall Screws
or 30 x 2.8mm GIB Nails. GIB Braceline bracing systems must be fastened with 32mm x 7g GIB Braceline screws, or 35mm GIB
Braceline nails.
GIB plasterboard linings for designated bracing elements are fastened at 150mm centres around the perimeter of the bracing
element. For GIB Standard bracing elements fasteners are placed at 50 and 150mm from the sheet corner (see page 30). For
GIB Braceline bracing elements fasteners start at 50, 100 and 150mm from the sheet corner (see page 31). Fasteners must be
placed 12mm from the tapered edge (paper bound) and 18mm from the cut edge.
Fastening in the field of the bracing element is conventional and the screw and glue method is recommended as outlined in the
GIB Site Guide.
When fixing part sheets of GIB plasterboard, a minimum width of 300mm applies for bracing elements.
Horizontal fixing is recommended. If fixing vertically, full height sheets shall be used where possible. Where sheet end butt joints are
unavoidable they must be formed over nogs or over the studs and fastened at 200mm centres. Alternatively, the sheet end butt joints
may be back-blocked.
Plasterboard bracing element sheet must be fixed directly to the wall framing, eg. bracing must be provided by the inner layer of a
multilayer system. When a GIB bracing element has been designated for a section of wall, BU ratings can not be increased by
incorporating additional proprietary bracing elements within that same section of wall.

Plywood
Plywood specified in BLP is grade D-D 7mm construction plywood manufactured to AS/NZS 2269:2004, fixed with 30 x 2.8mm flat
head nails at 150mm centres around the perimeter of the bracing element and at 300mm centres to intermediate framing.

Fire Resistance and Noise Ratings


10mm GIB Braceline, 10mm GIB Aqualine, 10mm GIB Noiseline, 10mm and 13mm GIB Ultraline and 10mm GIB Toughline may
be substituted for 10mm GIB Fyreline in fire rated constructions. 10mm GIB Braceline and 10mm GIB Toughline may be
substituted for 10mm GIB Noiseline in GIB Noise Control Systems.The fastener length for the fire rated system applies. The field
of the braced element must also be fastened in accordance with the fire rated specification (adhesive not permitted).

Jointing and Stopping


All sheet joints must be paper tape reinforced and stopped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Site Guide.

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Fastening the Bracing Element to Timber Floors

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Fastening the bottom plate of a GIB wall bracing element to a timber framed floor must be in accordance with NZS3604:1999 with
pairs of 100 x 3.75mm hand driven nails or three 90 x 3.15mm power driven nails at 600mm centres. In addition panel hold-downs,
as detailed on page 29, must be installed when specified for the particular bracing element type (BL1, BL1a, BLG and BLP).

Fastening the Bracing Element to Concrete Slabs


Fastening the bottom plate of an external wall for bracing element GS1a is in accordance with NZS 3604:1999. On internal bracing
lines, the bottom plate of wall bracing elements GS1a and GS2 may be fixed using minimum 75mm x 3.8mm shot fired fasteners fitted
with 16mm discs, spaced at 150mm and 300mm from the end studs and thereafter at 600mm centres. Wall bracing elements BL1,
BL1a, BLG and BLP installed on both external and internal walls require a panel hold-down connection at each end of the bracing
element (see page 29). Within the length of the bracing element bottom plates are fixed in accordance with NZS 3604:1999.
In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
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Construction Details

MARCH 2006

Panel Hold-Down Details


GIB Standard Bracing Systems GS1a and GS2 do not require specific connections at the bracing element ends.
GIB Braceline Bracing Systems BL1, BL1a, BLP and BLG all have panel hold-down connections at each end of the bracing
element. Refer to page 29 for construction details.

Openings in Bracing Elements


Openings are allowed within the middle third of a wall bracing elements length and height. Neither opening dimension shall be more
than one third of the element height. Wall linings are fixed to opening trimmers at 150mm centres. Small openings (e.g. power outlets)
of 90 x 90mm or less may be placed no closer than 90mm to the edge of the braced element.
1

/3 L

/3 H

/3 H

/3 H

/3 L

/3L

Bracing Element

/3 H

No small openings
(eg. power outlets)
of 90 x 90mm or less
in outer 90mm.

90mm

GIB Bracing in Water-Splash Areas


Bracing elements are required to have a durability of 50 years. Winstone
Wallboards recommends that bracing elements are not located in shower
cubicles or behind baths because of durability requirements, the likelihood
of renovation, and practical issues associated with fixing bracing elements
to perimeter framing members.
Otherwise GIB Bracing Systems can be used in water-splash areas as
defined by NZBC Clause E3, provided these are maintained impervious for
the life of the building.
GIB Aqualine can be used in place of GIB Standard in bracing elements.
GIB Aqualine can be used in place of GIB Braceline in bracing elements
900mm or longer, provided the perimeter of the element is fixed with GIB
Braceline nails or screws at 100mm centres generally, using the GIB
Braceline corner fixing pattern.

No bracing in the shaded areas.

Renovation
When relining walls during the process of renovation, ensure that bracing elements are reinstated (check the building plans).

Angle Braces
Angle braces serve to keep frames square during transport and construction. They also act as part of the temporary bracing of a
building under construction.
Where specified, metal angle braces must be placed at an angle no steeper than 55 degrees, and within the designated length
of the bracing element. For elements longer than 3.6 metres, pairs of angle braces (in opposite directions) are required. Fixing
of angle braces is with three 30 x 2.8mm galvanised flat head nails to top and bottom plates, and two 30 x 2.8mm nails to
intermediate framing.

Top Plate Connections


The top plate of a wall that contains one or more wall bracing elements shall be jointed according to the rating of the highest-rated
individual wall bracing element as follows:
(a) Rating not exceeding 100 bracing units: A 3kN connection as shown or by an alternative fixing of 3kN capacity in tension or
compression along the plate;
(b) Rating exceeding 100 bracing units: A 6kN connection as shown or by an alternative fixing of 6kN capacity tension or
compression along the plate.
3kN connection to top plate with 25 x 0.9mm

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

galvanised m.s. strap and three 30 x 2.5mm


galvanised nails on each side of joint

6kN connection to top plate with 25 x 0.9mm


galvanised m.s. strap and six 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised nails on each side of joint

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Construction Details

MARCH 2006

Guidelines for Intersecting Walls


GIB Bracing Elements may have intersecting walls with a minimum length of 200mm. Bracing element sheets shall be fixed and
jointed as given on pages 30 and 31. Fasteners are required around the perimeter of the bracing element. Vertical joints at
T-junctions (illustrated below) shall be fixed and jointed as specified for intermediate sheet joints. The bracing element length must
be no less than 900mm.
900mm min

900mm min

GIB Braceline

10mm
GIB Standard
Plasterboard

200mm
min

200mm
min

GIB Braceline

10mm
GIB Standard
Plasterboard

Where a Wall Bracing Element is interrupted by a T or L junction the element is deemed to be continuous for the whole length
(900mm in the example illustrated above).

Fixing the Perimeter of a Bracing Element


A bracing element can consist of a part sheet (such as in a 600 mm long BL1 element), or multiple sheets (such as in a 2.4 metre or longer
GS1a element). The critical fasteners are located around the perimeter of a bracing element as outlined on the fastener layout pages.
The perimeter of a bracing element must be connected to a continuous member such as studs or plates. Connection to a row of nogs is
not acceptable.

Fixing in the Field of the Bracing Element


Fixing in the field of a bracing element is conventional and for GIB wall bracing elements this means that adhesive fixing is
recommended, eliminating the need for mechanical fasteners in the body of the sheets.
For GIB ceiling diaphragms the screw and glue method is recommended resulting in a minimum number of mechanical fasteners
along the centre line in the body of the sheets.
When applied correctly, paper-tape and stopped joints within the bracing element are strong enough to transfer loads within the
element and conventional fixing of intermediate sheet joints to framing is sufficient.
Any sheet end butt joints within the field of the bracing element must be back-blocked in accordance with the GIB Site Guide.
Consult the GIB Site Guide for further details on recommended fixing details.

Bracing
element

Horizontal Fixing
GIB Braceline linings may be fixed horizontally when linings extend under/
over door or window openings. GIB Braceline fasteners are provided around
the perimeter of the bracing element.

Panel
hold-downs

Panel
hold-downs

GIB Bracing Systems EzyBrace Specification Numbering System

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

The EzyBrace Specification Numbering System is designed to make specification of GIB Bracing Systems by designers and
identification on site by builders and building officials more transparent. Note: the EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and
sub-components thereof) are protected by copyright.

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GIB Standard Plasterboard


GIB Braceline
GIB Braceline / Plywood
GIB Braceline / GIB Standard Plasterboard

GS
BL
BLP
BLG

=
=
=
=

1
2
a

= lined one side


= lined both sides
= angle brace

Therefore,
GS1a = GIB Standard Plasterboard one side with an angle brace
GS2 = GIB Standard Plasterboard both sides
BL1 = GIB Braceline one side
BL1a = GIB Braceline one side with an angle brace
BLP = GIB Braceline one side, Plywood on the other
BLG = GIB Braceline one side, GIB Standard Plasterboard on the other

In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
Copyright Winstone Wallboards Ltd 2006. All of the material on this document, including all text, tables, charts, graphs, drawings, fastener patterns,
diagrams and the EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and the sub-components thereof), are protected by copyright.
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Panel Hold-down Details

MARCH 2006

Concrete Floor Internal / External Wall


Bottom plate is fixed using an M12 galvanised bolt set not
less than 75mm into concrete and projecting sufficiently to
allow for a 3mm washer and fully-threaded nut above the
timber. Alternatively a proprietary fixing with equivalent
capacity may be used.

M12 galvanised bolt


and 50 x 50 x 3mm
square galvanised
washer
100mm
maximum

Six 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
to each side of stud

400 x 25 x 0.9mm
galvanised strap (strap passes
underneath bottom plate)
Three 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
(30 x 2.5mm) to each
side of bottom plate

Timber Floor Internal Wall


Bottom plate is fixed using a 12mm diameter
minimum 150mm long galvanised coach screws.

100mm maximum
12mm x 150mm
galvanised coach
screw and
50 x 50 x 3mm
square
galvanised
washer

Six 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
to each side of stud
400 x 25 x 0.9mm
galvanised strap (strap passes
underneath bottom plate)
Three 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
to each side of bottom plate

Timber Floor External Wall Alternatives


Bottom plate is fixed using a 12mm diameter minimum
150mm long galvanised coach screw with 50 x 50 x
3mm square galvanised washer. Alternatively use the
double strap detail shown on the right.
Six 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
to each side of stud

100mm
maximum

Block to first
nog fixed with
three 100 x
3.75mm nails
to stud to
accommodate
double strap

Two
300 x 25 x
0.9mm
galvanised
straps

Three 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
to each side of bottom plate

Six 30 x 2.5mm
galvanised flat head nails
to each stud and joist

Option 1

Option 2

Notes:
Additional thickness and/or corrosion protection is required in exposed and sheltered applications. (Consult NZS 3604:1999).
To maintain a flush surface for the wall linings, it is recommended that hold down straps are checked into the framing.
In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
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400 x 25 x 0.9mm
galvanised strap (strap passes
underneath bottom plate)

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Fastener Layouts GIB Standard Bracing Elements

MARCH 2006

For 10mm GIB Standard Plasterboard and any other 10mm and 13mm GIB plasterboard
32mm x 6g GIB Grabber
Drywall Screws or 30mm GIB
Nails at 150mm centres to
perimeter of bracing element

Single 32mm x 6g GIB


Grabber Drywall Screws or
30mm GIB Nails where
sheets cross studs

32mm x 6g GIB Grabber


Drywall Screws or 30mm GIB
Nails at 150mm centres to
perimeter of bracing element

Angle brace

Single 32mm x 6g GIB


Grabber Drywall Screws or
30mm GIB Nails at 300mm
centres

Angle brace

GS1a (lined one side)


(Horizontal Fixing)

Daub of GIBFix adhesive


at 300mm centres to
intermediate studs

GS1a (lined one side)


(Vertical Fixing)

Daub of GIBFix adhesive


at 300mm centres to
intermediate studs and nogs

32mm x 6g GIB Grabber


Drywall Screws or 30mm GIB
Nails at 150mm centres to
perimeter of bracing element

Single 32mm x 6g GIB


Grabber Drywall Screws or
30mm GIB Nails where
sheets cross studs

32mm x 6g GIB Grabber


Drywall Screws or 30mm GIB
Nails at 150mm centres to
perimeter of bracing element

Single 32mm x 6g GIB


Grabber Drywall Screws or
30mm GIB Nails at 300mm
centres

GS2 (lined both sides)


(Horizontal Fixing)

Daub of GIBFix adhesive


at 300mm centres to
intermediate studs

GS2 (lined both sides)


(Vertical Fixing)

Daub of GIBFix adhesive


at 300mm centres to
intermediate studs and nogs

Fixing the perimeter of a GIB Standard Plasterboard bracing element


Fasteners are placed no closer than 12mm to the tapered (paper bound) machine edge of the GIB plasterboard sheets. Fasteners
are placed no closer than 18mm to a sheet end or a cut sheet edge.
For GIB Standard bracing elements fasteners are placed at 150mm centres around the bracing element perimeter, starting at 50
and 150mm from the sheet corners.

150

GIB Standard Plasterboard


12mm from tapered
(paper bound) edge

30

18mm from cut edge

50 100

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

150

Fastening pattern for


GIB Standard
bracing elements

50 100

150

150

In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
Copyright Winstone Wallboards Ltd 2006. All of the material on this document, including all text, tables, charts, graphs, drawings, fastener patterns,
diagrams and the EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and the sub-components thereof), are protected by copyright.
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Fastener Layouts GIB Braceline Bracing Elements MARCH 2006


For 10mm GIB Braceline, 10mm and 13mm GIB Noiseline and 13mm GIB Toughline
32mm x 6g GIB Grabber
Drywall Screws or 30mm GIB
Nails where sheets cross studs

Daub of GIBFix adhesive


at 300mm centres to
intermediate studs

32mm GIB Braceline Screws


or 35mm GIB Braceline Nails
at 150mm centres to perimeter
of braced element

32mm x 6g GIB Grabber


Drywall Screws or 30mm
GIB Nails at 300mm centres

Holddowns

Holddowns

Angle brace

BL1a (lined one side)


(Horizontal Fixing)

Angle brace

32mm GIB Braceline screws or


35mm GIB Braceline nails at
150mm centres to perimeter of
braced element

32mm GIB Braceline Screws or 35mm


GIB Braceline Nails at 150mm centres to
perimeter of braced element

32mm GIB Braceline Screws or


35mm GIB Braceline Nails at 150mm
centres to perimeter of braced element

Daubs of GIBFix
adhesive at 300mm
centres to
intermediate studs
Holddowns

32mm GIB Braceline Screws or 35mm


GIB Braceline Nails at 150mm centres
to perimeter of braced element

Daubs of GIBFix
adhesive at
300mm centres to
intermediate studs

The 10mm
GIB Standard
Plasterboard on
the reverse face is
fastened as per
system GS1a

BLG (lined both sides)

Daub of GIBFix adhesive


at 300mm centres to
intermediate studs and nogs

BL1a (lined one side)


(Vertical Fixing)

Refer page 26 re
fastener details
for Plywood
Hold-downs

Hold-downs

BL1 (lined one side)

BLP (lined both sides)

Fixing the perimeter of a GIB Braceline bracing element


Fasteners are placed no closer than 12mm to the tapered (paper bound) machine edge of the GIB plasterboard sheets. Fasteners
are placed no closer than 18mm to a sheet end or a cut sheet edge.
For GIB Braceline systems, fasteners are placed at 150mm centres around the bracing element perimeter, starting at 50, 100 and
150mm from the sheet corners.

150

GIB Braceline
12mm from tapered
(paper bound) edge

150

Fastening pattern
for GIB Braceline
bracing elements

50 50 50

150

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

50 50 50

18mm from cut edge

150

In order for GIB systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components
produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow system specifications.
Copyright Winstone Wallboards Ltd 2006. All of the material on this document, including all text, tables, charts, graphs, drawings, fastener patterns,
diagrams and the EzyBrace Specification Numbering System (and the sub-components thereof), are protected by copyright.
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GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

GIB Bracing System Installation Checklist

MARCH 2006

Contract ID
Site Address

Specifier
Building Contractor
Plasterboard Installer
Check carried out by
Date

Reference Material: GIB Bracing Systems, GIB Site Guide (Edition current at time of installation)

PRE LINING

CHECKED BY

DATE

CHECKED BY

DATE

CHECKED BY

DATE

Bracing element position corresponds with the bracing plan


Hold-down straps correctly positioned and installed (systems incorporating BL)
Hold-down straps checked in flush with framing
Hold-down bolts correctly positioned and installed
No power points or light switch outlets situated within 90mm of the edge of the
element. Easier to move now than later.
Any opening larger than 90 x 90mm is positioned in the middle third of the element
both vertically and horizontally
Braces extend from top to bottom plates. Angle braces installed correctly
No bracing elements situated within a shower cubicle or above a bath
POST LINING
Correct corner fastening pattern has been used for the specified system
Perimeter fastenings are correctly spaced for the system being used
Correct fasteners have been used. 32mm GIB Grabber or GIB Nails for all
GS systems and 32mm GIB Braceline screws or 35mm GIB Braceline nails for
BL systems.
Sheet end butt joints within the bracing element are back-blocked
CEILING DIAPHRAGMS
Steel battens are directly fixed to framing. Clip system cannot be used in ceiling
diaphragm applications.
Perimeter of the diaphragm is fixed to a single continuous member along
each edge
No sheets shorter than 1800mm used in diaphragm
End sheets are a minimum of 600mm wide x 1800mm long
Longitudinal joint adjacent to end sheet is back-blocked if end sheet is between
600mm and 900mm wide
Corner fastenings correct

GIB BRACING SYSTEMS

Sheet end butt joints back-blocked

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GIB Products
Manufactured by Winstone Wallboards Ltd. Distributed
nationwide by authorised distributors.
Trademarks
The names GIB, GIB Ultraline, GIB Toughline, GIB Noiseline, GIB
Braceline, GIB Aqualine, GIB Wideline, GIB Fyreline, GIB Soundseal,
GIB-Cove, GIB Rail, GIB Framegard, GIB Tradeset, the colour mauve
for GIB Toughline and the colour blue for GIB Braceline , GIB Living
Solutions, GIB Dry Zone, GIB Tough Zone, GIB Feature Zone;
GIB Quiet Zone and EzyBrace are all trademarks of Fletcher Building
Holdings Ltd.

GIB Help Line - Call Free

0800 100 442


Free Facsimile

0800 229 222


E-mail

info@gib.co.nz
Internet Website

http://www.gib.co.nz
Auckland
P.O. Box 12 256 Penrose. Telephone 0-9-633 0100.
Facsimile 0-9-633 0101.
Copyright Winstone Wallboards Ltd, 2006

Winstone Wallboards Limited


37 Felix Street, P O Box 12256
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone 64-9-633 0100, Facsimile 64-9-633 0101
Internet website: http//www.gib.co.nz
E-mail: info@gib.co.nz
GIB Helpline: 0800 100 442
Facsimile: 0800 229 222

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