Translucent Roof Insert Building Codes & Rules
- Translucent Roof Insert Tool: meet Roofing Standards, and ensure perfect side laps, fixings, end laps, and isolation strips. Explore Tools™ now!
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
AS 1562.3:2006, 2.4.4.3
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.5
WARNINGS
- Avoid end lapping translucent sheetsAS 1562.3:2006, 2.4.4.3
- Provide fall warning signage at sheet endsHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.5
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.2
≤ 600HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.2
Metal Roof Sheet
Metal Roof Sheet
Purlin
HB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (d)
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.2
Isolation StripsHB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (d)AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.2
- Reduce expansion/contraction noise
- Protect sheeting from damage
Safety Mesh
Translucent Roof Sheet Inset
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
HB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (e)
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.3
HB 39:2015, B4.1.4
Side Laps
- Lay translucent sheet above metal sheetHB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (e)
- Oversize holesHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.3
- Side stitch jointsHB 39:2015, B4.1.4
HB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (d)
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.2
Isolation StripsHB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (d)AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.2
- Reduce expansion/contraction noise
- Protect sheeting from damage
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.5
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
End LapsHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.5AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
- 2 lines of sealant or compressed foam 150mm apart
- Press top sheet onto sealant
Translucent Sheeting
- Select correct sheet weight to suit span[1]
- Lay over top of adjacent Metal Roof sheet[2]
- Do not walk on[3][4]
Translucent Sheeting RULES
NCC 2022 V1
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 B1D4, F3D2, & H1D7
[2019 B1.4, F1.5, 3.5, 3.5.1-3.5.5]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D7
HB 39:2015, 9.1 (a)
HB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (e)
HB 39:2015, 9.2.4.3
- Roofing elements specified & installed to the NCCNCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D7
- Select correct weight (g/m²)HB 39:2015, 9.1 (a)
- Span & wind loads
- To support 112kg dead load as per AS 1170.1
- Lay over top of adjacent Metal Roof sheetHB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (e)
- Do not walk onHB 39:2015, 9.2.4.3
HB 39:2015, 9.2.4.3
HB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (e)
HB 39:2015, 9.1
AS 1562.3:2006, 2.4.4
- Select correct sheet weight to suit spanHB 39:2015, 9.2.4.3
- Lay over top of adjacent Metal Roof sheetHB 39:2015, 9.2.2 (e)
- Do not walk onHB 39:2015, 9.1AS 1562.3:2006, 2.4.4
Tools™ Best Practice
MovementTools™ Best Practice
- Sealants may become hard over time restricting movement between sheets & increased risk of buckling
- Tape or other jointing method as recommended by Manufacturer
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.5
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
End LapsHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.5AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.4
- 2 lines of sealant or compressed foam 150mm apart
- Press top sheet onto sealant
Translucent Sheet Flashing
Fixings
- Correct length to suit mesh & Isolation Strips[1]
- Oversize holes to Translucent Sheet allow for expansion[2][3]
Fixings RULES
NCC 2022 V2
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 B1D4, F3D2, & H1D7
[2019 B1.4, F1.5, 3.5, 3.5.1-3.5.5]
May 2023
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.1
NCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D7
- Roofing elements specified & installed to the NCCHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.1
- Fixings must haveNCC 2022 Vol 2, H1D7
- Correct length to suit mesh & Isolation Strips
- Oversize holes to Translucent Sheet to allow for expansion
- Fastener + Ø 3 if < 8m sheet length
- Fastener + Ø 5 if > 8m sheet length
- Ø 32mm sealing Washer
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.1
HB 39:2015, 9.2.3.3
AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.9
- Correct length to suit mesh & Isolation StripsHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.1
- Oversize holes to Translucent Sheet allow for expansionHB 39:2015, 9.2.3.3AS 1562.3:2006, 4.2.1.9
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