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Week 9 J

Gutter type: Box Gutter, Fascia Gutter, Valley Gutter

Shape: Quad, Round, Square….

Air Barrier: Air Barriers are materials that control the movement of air into and

out of a building.

The National Air Barrier Association, 2013, “Know Your Air Barrier”, viewed 06/10/2013,

<http://www.naba.ca/technical_library/know_your_air_barrier.php>

Further info: http://www.wbdg.org/resources/airbarriers.php

Damp Proof Course: Damp proof course (DPC) is a barrier of impervious material built into a wall or pier to prevent moisture from moving to any part of the building. E.g. The DPC is built into base wall brickwork. It bridges brick skins and/or the brick and pier. The DPC is laid into the brick wall approximately two courses (two bricks) below the lowest timber member, typically the bearer.

Build Right, 2013, “Damp proof course in brickwork”, viewed 06/10/2013, <

http://toolboxes.flexiblelearning.net.au/demosites/series10/10_01/content/bcgbc4010a/09_footing_systems/08_damp_proof_coursing/pa

ge_001.htm>

Drip:

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City Data.com, 2013, “Vinyl Gutter Woes “, viewed 04/10/2013, <http://www.city-data.com/forum/house/1931283-vinyl-gutter-

woes.html>

HandymanHowTo .com, 2013, “Roof Drip Edge Flashing”, viewed 06/10/2013, <http://www.handymanhowto.com/2012/07/03/hail-

damaged-roof-replacement-part-6-drip-edge-roof-flashing/>

Fascia Gutter: A fascia gutter is fixed to a fascia board. It is often a custom made

gutter that is fixed to the ends of the rafters and also performs the function of

a fascia board.

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Gutters.com, 2011, “Fascia Gutter (Specialty Seamless Gutter)”, viewed 06/10/2013, < http://www.gutters.com/gutter-

types/fascia-gutter.html>

Downspout= downpipe

Gasket: Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched

machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or

fluid.

The Free Dictionary, 2013, “Gaskets”, viewed 06/10/2013, < http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gasket>

Caulking: a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair

to make watertight

The Free Dictionary, 2013, “Caulking”, viewed 06/10/2013, < http://www.thefreedictionary.com/caulking>

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Visit of Glenn Murcutt Studio,

Details and understanding of this building structure can be seen in A02.

Post- wood; column-steel

Identification of System

1, Roof beam

1, Rafter

1, Batten

Temporary

bracing

Temporary

bracing

3. Bearer

4, Stump

3, Floor joist

2. Post

1, Rafter-

Gutter Support 2. Top plate

2. Nogging

2. Stud

2, Bottom Plate

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Additional Remarks:

It is a part of the Glenn Murcutt Studio, which shows the extended part and the existing part

of the building by the partition of posts as well as the indication of different use in materials,

(plank & square roof beam; wood post & stump pad footing). In between these two parts,

zincalume box gutter will be installed to collect rain water through the rainwater head and

downpipe down to the ground, because of the parallel roof surfaces.

Source: Glenn Murcutt Studio Architectural Drawing, from LMS

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1.Light wall stud framing- using

softwood, pine (treated), <- has a

same strength as hardwood yet

cheaper.

2.Loading path: shown in the

picture ( ). The purpose of top

plate and bottom plate are longer

than the width of the stud wall is

to transfer loads to the structural

members because studs are not

always positioned on top or under

other structural members, e.g.

stud to floor joist. Thus, top and

bottom plates are needed for

connection and transfer loads.

Batt insulating material, such as plaster wool, and sarking-(RFL) are installed between studs.

For the roof, reflective foil laminate (RFL) followed by insulation materials e.g. rigid board/

butt insulating materials will be installed under battens which are used to fix roof sheet.

(RFL)- As a reflective vapour barrier and reflective thermal insulation.

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Detail Perspectives:

(Economic implication of decisions, sustainability, pros and cons, where and why things go

wrong: refer to week 8 journal)

*- waterproofing elements

References: Glassblocksinfo, 2013, “Rods and Mortars”, viewed 06/10/2013,

<http://www.glassblocks.co.uk/uploads/downloads/Rods_&_Mortar.pdf>

*Sealant- provides waterproof edge, &

prevents penetration of air

-Restrict flexibility and movement and

negate the expansion.

Internal timber sill

board

*Window sill- sloped outwards, drain

water out.

(Concrete)

Lintel

Plasterboard- as a finish,

lining in internal space,

fixed with steel stud

Top and bottom plate

*Drip

Glass block

Steel Stud

Expansion joint- allows glass block to expand and contract when

temperature changes

Reinforcing steel rod- restrain the panel to the surrounding aperture.

-anchors panel in place by connecting to the frame.

Oval joint with mortar- resist applied loads- stable

& self-supporting

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*- waterproofing elements

Compressed Sheet- Its resistance to damage from moisture and rotting

makes it a wise

choice in bathrooms when installed and maintained correctly.

- Extremely dense, hard-wearing and long lasting sub-floor

Provides a tough surface and is deemed non-combustible by the Building Code of Australia.

James Hardie, 2013, “Hardie Panel compressed sheet”, viewed 07/10/2013, <

http://www.jameshardie.com.au/products/hardipanel.html>

Quad Gutter- collects

water down to the

ground through

downspout

*Flashing- prevents water

penetrate to the structural member

(beam), water then runs down

through the drip to the gutter.

*Overlapping of steel roof

sheet (impervious) and

flashing (impervious) ensure

water will not enter inside

the structure, (beam)

*Sealant- provides

waterproof edge, &

prevents penetration of

air