My Client Specs
Frames
- Work off Construction Plans only.Check for latest plans on the Masterton portal before detailing.
- Check framing notes on plan and purchase order for job specifics
- Check steel locations on plans & engineers any discrepancies check with Masterton Homes
- Supply full height F27 (HWD) studs loose for steel beam supports in line with engineers – note on layout! All other openings and beam pockets noted with HWD studs to be in frame.
- Intended internal load bearing walls as designated by Masterton – MUST correlate with engineers details – confirm as required.
- Provide beam pockets to support timber beams in garage as required – Click here for details
- Frame heights as per plan
- Studs @ 450cts to wet areas – brace outside wet areas
- No Steel at all, even if required for lintel or bulkhead. Contact Masterton. (Trish 23/05/03)
- Any steel required that is not noted on the engineers details, Masterton draughting department must be notified. This form must be filled out and emailed to clint.masterton@masterton.com.au at detailing stage. Provide a brief description of where the steel is required. (19/11/14)
- All columns and pedestals to be in pre-fab frame.
- Where practical in height for Bulkheads (coffered ceilings) use I-Joists or pre-fab if I-Joist unavailable. (S.Jackman 23/01/09)
- Kitchen bulkheads if requested – Click here for details (30/04/13)
- 240mm deep bulkheads to kitchens make 200mm deep (S.McClean 14/12/20)
- Delta Model splits to have 1 high wall instead of 2 short walls (21/3/02)
- Party Wall Construction – Usually Boral Partiwall shaftliner
- Party Wall Construction for single storey running into double story run trusses parallel to the party wall or refer to Masterton homes for information or details.
- Wind speed noted on plan
- Beam Details – Click here for all Masterton Beam Details
- Dual Occupancy Alfresco detail with masonry partiwall – Click here
- Click here for the Horizon Portico beam detail
- Click here for Horizon Elite Alcove Detail (Detail A) and Stair details – refer to plans for any variations
- Click here for Balcony Joists Detail
- Centre the front entry door between the brick work on SIROCCO models, except the Santa Fe Facade (Trish 7/3/3)
- Standard External (Front & Rear) and Internal door heights 2130 or 2430 including where timber flooring is used and wet areas (12/05/11)
- Aluminium Sliding Door Head Height = 2140
- Cavity Sliding Door Height for all Jobs = 2165, Width = (2 x Door) + 10mm (S.Jackman 09/08/06) in 90mm Frame (S.Wilson 01/12/08)
- Smart Robe doors head height in wet areas 2180 or 2480 – refer plans (12/05/11)
- Smart Robe doors make the openings 10mm wider than what is on plan (S.Jackman 4/9/06)
- Be aware that on some models on the upper floor around the stairwell a 90mm frame is generally used – check the plans!
- Two storey models with stairwell windows where a wind beam is not used ensure jamb studs are placed in the ground floor frame so they appear continuos from the upper floor frame – Click here
- Harmony models that have a raked ceiling in the Kitchen and dutch gable over the Alfresco; Do NOT place the gable truss over the wall; place outside and provide gable battens as the frame will not be raked (25/03/19) – Click here for details
- Villina model raked wall elevations to stairs – Check plans for any differances – Click here for details
- Willow (Duplex) Models – Click here for Memo and Stair Details
- Accent models to have a 250 x 45 floor beam detailed over the stair square set with joist hangers to replace load bearing frame – Click here for details
- Masterton have made amendments to the Accent stair dimensions. They have also requested that we detail critical studs in the upper handrail wall to accommodate the balustrade – Click here for detail (Print to A3 printer)
- McAlister model steel requirements – Click here for details
- Details for Masterton Jamison model (Refer to plans for dimensions) – Example Jamison Model 1 & Example Jamison Model 2 (Supply 140×45 F5 H3 1/4.8, 2/5.4) – Tillings must not supply!
- Mayfair, Santorini and Jamison Models and others to which it applies no beam in floor system over square sets due to problems with A/C ducting lintel to be in the square set – Click here for Detail
- Delta Porch Beam Setup – Click here for details – (Trish 21/3/03)
- Sirocco models and those similar with porch piers that have a double post on it supply a beam across the front, as the side beams do not sit on the posts. Also supply 2xTBJ70 hangers to pick up the side beams.
- Square set opening heights for 2440 & 2600 high frames generally 2100. For 2700 high frames generally 2340 – Unless noted otherwise.
- Doors – D5=520 – D6=620 – D7=720 – D8=820 – D9=770 – D7CSD=720 – D8CSD=820 – D9CSD=770 – refer to schedule (check heights!)
Windows
- Windows
- Dowell – Refer to purchase order! Sizes as per window schedule on plan – add necessary clearances.
- Maximum lintel deflection (or similar) 6mm.
- Ensure the window schedule on plan matches the brickwork dimensions – confirm discrepancies with Masterton.
- Provide pack studs with no additional width and a loose head trimmer or double trimmer dependant on window head height – Click here (12/02/21)
- Square set windows shown hard up against the frame are to go into the junction 35mm – usually stairwell windows.
- McArthur Manor jobs usually use Advantage windows – check with purchase order! (D.Bradshaw 27.01.10 )
- Cafe window details – Click here. Any discrepancies contact Masterton Homes.
- Check for Kitchen window nominated sill height!
- Maintain 600mm overhang to 250mm not 610mm (J.Hill / P.Summer 05/07/05)
- Corner windows to be completely supplied by frame detailer
- Head Height 2440 High Frames Tiled Roofs (For Windows at drop-off) (L.Pitman 14.07.10)
- Overhang 600 – Pitch 25 – Head Height = 2170
- Overhang 600 – Pitch 22.5 – Head Height = 2195
- Overhang 600 – Pitch 20.5 – Head Height = 2220
- Overhang 150 – Pitch 25, 22.5, 20.5 – Head Height 2215
- Head Height for 2600 & 2700 Frames = 2230 unless shown otherwise (L.Pitman 18.07.11)
- Head Height 2440 High Frames Sheet Metal Roofs (For Windows at drop-off) (L.Pitman 14.07.10)
- Overhang 600 – Pitch 25 – Head Height = 2140
- Overhang 600 – Pitch 22.5 – Head Height = 2165
- Overhang 600 – Pitch 20.5 – Head Height = 2190
- Note : Add 10mm to window stud opening height only where windows are at drop off!
- Notes
- Bath and Spa Checkout is 490mm U/S B/Plate 150×20 * Up/Down * Click here for detail. (S.Jackman 24/06/05)
- Supply bath hobbs to Chisholm lodge and Mcarthur manor models only usually 590mm high – refer to plans
- Wet Area noggs 2 x rows at 1200 or 1350mm based on frame height to C/L from U/S B/Plate (Exclude Laundry) (Trish 20/06/03) – Click here for Detail
- 140mm blocking on B/Plate for shower recesses – include dwarf walls to the shower
- Double studs to all showers for fixing
- Minimum niche size to showers 400mm x 400mm @ 1100mm from floor – refer detail sheets
- Provide I-Joist material (300×42) for Vanities 300mm high 190mm in depth 200mm narrower than vanity length if free standing 100mm if against a wall or pre-fab if I-Joist unavaible (L.Wise 13/06/17) – Click here
Trusses
- Work off Construction Plans only.Check for latest plans before detailing.
- Ensure disclaimer is noted for NON STRUCTRUAL FASCIA on the layout supplied to site and the computations. (Trish 13/12/11)
- Check the framing notes on plan for job specifics
- Check steel locations on plans & engineers any discrepancies check with Masterton Homes
- Refer to engineers for any specific requirements over stacker doors
- Intended internal load bearing walls as designated by Masterton – MUST correlate with engineers details – confirm as required.
- Provide 600mm overhang for 250mm walls not 610mm (J.Hill / P.Summer 05/07/05)
- TG stations to be 2400 on 20.5 & 22.5 deg roof, concrete & terracotta tiles
- Party Wall Construction – Usually Boral Partiwall shaftliner
- For Timber Party walls where girders run into the ledger plate with greater than a 4kn dead load it must be refered to Pryda to provide fixing details.
- Party Wall Construction for single storey running into double story run trusses parallel to the party wall or refer to Masterton homes for information or details.
- Dual Occupancy Alfresco detail with masonry partiwall – Click here
- Click here for the Sirocco Federation cut off Dutch Hip Girder detail
- Click here for the Horizon Portico beam detail
- Click here for the Sirocco, Horizon, Jamison etc small gable detail
- Click here for the Sirocco Santa Fe raised roof detail
- Click here for the Chisolm Lodge Detail
- Wind speed noted on plan
- 90mm Top & Bottom Chords
- Box gutters minimum 220W x 150H – Click here
- Valley box gutter detail for metal roofs under 12.5 degrees or lower – Click here (12/02/21)
- For truss spans under 10.0M accommodate for these A/C Units and as per this detail weight 100kg; minimum clearance 1500W x 2400L x 700H (M.Milne 3.11.06)
- McArthur Manor models – accommodate for A/C units as per this detail (M.Milne)
- Harmony models that have a raked ceiling in the Kitchen and dutch gable over the Alfresco; Do NOT place the gable truss over the wall; place outside and provide gable battens as the frame will not be raked (25/03/19) – Click here for details
- Metal Fascia
- Trussed hip ends (S.Jackman 24/06/05)
- For overhangs greater than 450mm place “S” for hip support on the layout – Click here for detail
- Supply a roof truss bracing layout
- Bal 29 requirement – trusses to be cut back 35mm & 90 x 35 P10 Perimeter plate supplied loose
- Gables, standard and dutch to have pre-cut verge rafters, outriggers and setdown truss. No gunstock outriggers.
Final Check
- Supply beams to all portico roofs (21/3/02)
- Supply full height F27 (HWD) studs loose for steel beam supports in line with engineers – note on layout! All other openings and beam pockets noted with HWD studs to be in frame.
- Supply 12mm x 100mm AnkaScrew (21002770) for “B-TYPE” bracing and washers 50x50x3.0 (BNWPS503)
- Skirting blocks to be supplied loose 90×35 or 70×35 F4 H2 Blue based on frame depth. 440mm lengths for 590cts and 300mm lengths for 450cts. (C.Masterton 12/04/17)
- Supply 10 x additional spare studs which includes extra for control joint studs (C.Masterton 12/04/17)
- Temp frame brace supply 1/4.8 length per 3LM of frame in lieu of previous 5LM
- Do not supply any DAR Posts. Do not supply posts on brickwork, Do not supply posts to columns (Trish 13/12/11)
- Macarthur Model supply 30/6.0 90×35 P10 & 4 sheets of 17mm CD Ply for curved walls, plates etc.
- Jamison Model – supply 140×45 F5 H3 1/4.8, 2/5.4 for Stairwell joists & trimming
- Supply 140x35P10 2/6.0 to garage steel beams for packing to support trusses (5/2/03 Trish) – 150 LVL15 for spans exceeding 6.0M.
- Garage Beams = 170×63 LVL or as per design
- Steel beam setup over garage door openings Compi-bar – Click here
- Case Grade DAR 75×25 Window support battens to all windows
- No Steel at all, even if required for lintel or bulkhead. Contact Masterton. (Trish 23/05/03)
- Any steel required that is not noted on the engineers details, Masterton draughting department must be notified. This form must be filled out and emailed to clint.masterton@masterton.com.au at detailing stage. Provide a brief description of where the steel is required.
- All steel by builder
- Temp truss brace, No saddle restraints,
- Ceiling Trimmers supply enough including change of direction – provide an additional 100 ceiling trimmers for all jobs
- Supply truss spacers (GTSPACER6)
- 100×25 Case Grade valley board – supply an extra length 1/6.0 (P.Wright 18/6/11)
- HWD Temporary Props (up to 3.0M) for supporting temp garage beams only. Do not supply for Porch \ Patio or Alfresco’s (C.Masterton 12/04/17)
- Temp props over 3.0M provide sufficient Case Grade Temp Props so they can be doubled up (C.Doppler 06/02/13)
- Alfresco Beams 360×65 GL10 or 360 17C as per design. If not marked on plans ring Draughting department and confirm, also advise if beam design fails and steel is required! (L.Pitman 21/05/2012)
- For Bal 29 and over Alfresco beams can be 360 LVL’s by design and are to be lined (fireproofed) by Masterton – note on layout.
- Do not supply battens for metal roofs
- Do not supply ceiling trimmers to verandahs or patios (3/2/03 Trish)
- Sirocco models and those similar with porch piers that have a double post on it supply a beam across the front, as the side beams do not sit on the posts. Also supply 2xTBJ70 hangers to pick up the side beams.
- Check steel locations on plans & engineers any discrepancies check with Masterton Homes
- Floor System Tillings I Beams 300’s @ 600c/s (10.8.12 G Mercer) with floor adhesive (Selleys – Prostix Code 43002010) (2.2.2012 P Summer)
- 22mm treated flooring regardless of floor joist spacing
- Floor joists to be spaced @ 450cts to wet areas
- Additonal floor joists required to hallways for ground floor fixing of light fixtures centrally. Avoid locating joists to the centre; joists to be offset – Click here.
- Provide continuous end blocking to the perimeter for exterior load bearing walls
- Joists run into steel without hangers. Allow 90×35 P10 for blocking (the length of the steel)
- Allow web stiffeners to joist that are larger than steel beam
- All balcony material for Masterton Homes is to be H3 treated (Steve Jackman 26.2.07)
- Balcony joists H3 190×45 F7 (Check floor system depth) – Balcony Joists layouts are required to be sent to site
- All Horizon models have timber fillet studs to the pantry, prostix code RFS075050
- Allow 100×25 Case 2 off to steel in bulkheads
- Balcony flooring – James Hardie’s Scyon & James Hardie’s Joint Sealer
Quotes & Customer Service
Intended internal load bearing walls as designated by Masterton – MUST correlate with engineers details – confirm as required.
Inline with specifications
A disclaimer is to be noted for NON STRUCTRUAL FASCIA on the quote, layout supplied to site and the computations. (Trish 13/12/11)
Council Comps – send truss layout, frame bracing layout and details, full set of abbreviated computations.

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