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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
5-8
10
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1415
16
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29
30
31
32
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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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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.
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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
ii
Auckland
R1
Lee zone
Thames
Morrinsville
New Plymouth
Turangi
Ohakune
Waiouru
R1
Wellington
Blenheim
R2
R1
Kaikoura
Hanmer Springs
Culverden
Christchurch
Haast
Methven
R2
Twizel
Paraparaumu
R1
Waikanae
Pinehaven
Manor Park
GIB BRACING SYSTEMS
R1
Cromwell
Lake Ferry
Alexandra
R2
Dunedin
R2
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ii
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Coastal
500m
Inland
Sheltered
Exposed
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.
ii
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Topographic classification
Moderate
Gentle
Extreme
Gentle
Moderate
Gentle
Highest point
150m 150m
or less or less
20m
Moderate
150m
or less
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
e
Vall
Highest point
Moderate
Head of Valley
Undulating hills
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ii
Al
on
ros
Ac
BL
ro
o
fo
ve
r2
5O
BL
r
ve
25
fo
BW
roo
BW
Roof
Apex
Stud height
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C
Whenuakite
Te Puru
Miranda
Auckland
Thames
Pokeno
Tauranga
Mercer
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
Greymouth
Hokitika
Lake Coleridge
Christchurch
Timaru
C
Leithfield
Waimate
Oamaru
Sefton
B
Dunedin
Balclutha
Mosgiel
Governors Bay
Lincoln
Burnham
Taitapu
Dunsandel
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Design Step 3
Distribution of Wall Bracing Elements
ii
2m max
Along
O
2m max
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Across
ii
M
6m max
150 x 40 plus
100 x 50
top plate
30 degrees x 0.87
ii
45 degrees x 0.70
60O
30O
0.87 x L
45O
0.7 x L
single 100 x 50
top plate
0.5 x L
0.7 x L
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Notes
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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.
GS
BL
BLP
BLG
=
=
=
=
1
2
a
Therefore,
GS1a =
GS2 =
BL1 =
BL1a =
BLP =
BLG =
Panel Hold-downs
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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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
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
yes
yes
130
115
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
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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TABLE 1:
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box 1
Please Photocopy
Job Details
Name
Street and Number
Lot and DP Number
City/Town/District
Location of Storey:
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
box 5
W along =
BUs/m
E=
W across =
BUs/m
BUs/m2
W ALONG:
W along x BW =
BUs
W ACROSS
W across x BL =
BUs
BUs
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Please Photocopy
Along
WALL OR BRACING LINE
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
*
Across
WALL OR BRACING LINE
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
*
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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
16
10
LOW WIND
MEDIUM WIND
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
Minimum number of bracing units per metre of building length for wind on wall and
roof elevations
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
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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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
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
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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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
EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A
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
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)
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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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
ROOF PITCH
DEGREES
EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A
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
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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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
EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A
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
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)
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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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
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
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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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
EARTHQUAKE ZONES
A
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
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
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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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Notes
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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
Diaphragms not steeper than 25 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed
7.5 metres in length.
25 max
7.5m max
Diaphragms not steeper than 25 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed 10
metres in length.
10m max
25 max
15m max
Diaphragms not steeper than 45 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed 7.5
metres in length.
45 max
7.5m max
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.
150
150
Diaphragms not steeper than 25 degrees to the horizontal shall not exceed 15
metres in length.
50 100
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.
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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.
Perimeter channel
fastened to top plate with
32mm x 8g GIB Grabber
Wafer Head Drywall Screws
spaced at 300mm centres
Rafter
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
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
OR
Metal batten
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
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.
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.
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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).
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Construction Details
MARCH 2006
/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
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.
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Construction Details
MARCH 2006
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).
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
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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GS
BL
BLP
BLG
=
=
=
=
1
2
a
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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MARCH 2006
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
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
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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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
Angle brace
Angle brace
150
30
50 100
150
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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Holddowns
Holddowns
Angle brace
Angle brace
Daubs of GIBFix
adhesive at 300mm
centres to
intermediate studs
Holddowns
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
Refer page 26 re
fastener details
for Plywood
Hold-downs
Hold-downs
150
GIB Braceline
12mm from tapered
(paper bound) edge
150
Fastening pattern
for GIB Braceline
bracing elements
50 50 50
150
50 50 50
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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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
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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.
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