Gryptite Design Manual

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Creating the advantage in Timber Fasteners
Table of Contents Page
Introduction 3
Truss Terminology 4
Important Notes 5
Determining the Pitch by using the Rafter Pitch Conversion Table 6
Setting Out 7
Queen Post Truss 8
Fink Truss 9
King Post, Queen Post, Fink & Mono Pitch Truss 10
Gryptite Standard Truss Designs (17.5° & 26.0° Pitch)
Concrete Tiles 11
Metal Tiles 13
Fibre Cement Sheeting 15
Metal Sheeting 17
Supplementary Documentation
SANS Codes 19
Geyser Support Detail 20
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Introduction
The use of “Gryptite“ connector plates is the carpenter’s alternative option to nailing and
bolting in the manufacture of site made timber roof trusses.
The use of this method could save ± 50 % on timber requirements compared to bolted
trusses, and is completely acceptable in terms of the National Building Regulations
(NBR). The designs in this manual have been approved by MiTek’s professional
engineers. The designs are therefore guaranteed by MiTek Industries S. A. (Pty) Ltd as
long as the specifications are complied with. This manual covers only the manufacture of
“King Post “,“Queen Post “, “Fink “ trusses and a small mono pitch truss for concrete tiles,
metal tiles, asbestos sheeting and metal sheeting.
If you wish to use “Gryptite“ nail plates to make trusses with a shape not shown in this
manual you must contact MiTek at any one of our regional offices, or alternatively
contact your nearest MiTek truss fabricator for advice.
Roof trusses are structural elements which must be made and erected with care. Failure
to do so could lead to serious injury or even loss of life. When designing a roof truss
make sure it is designed for the correct truss type, span, pitch and roof covering material
in accordance with sound engineering practice.
Maximum truss centres and purlin centres must not be exceeded. “Gryptite“ plates must
always be applied to both sides of a truss.
NB. Only minimum S5 or higher stress graded structural timber must be used, in
accordance with the engineers design.
Make sure the required span of a truss falls between the minimum and maximum of
spans for the truss shape i.e. a 4350 mm span will be designed as a “Queen Post “
configuration because the span falls between 4000 mm and 6500 mm (see attached
schedules).
All designs allow for a bottom chord load of 0.14kN/m² (14kg/m²) for conventional
domestic ceiling construction. Ensure that this is in fact the only ceiling load that the
truss will have to carry.
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Truss Terminology
MiTek Industries S.A. (Pty) Ltd. CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
ERRORS RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE OF THIS MANUAL OR FOR TRUSS
FABRICATION OR TIMBER SIZE OR QUALITY NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE SPECIFICATIONS, OR FOR INCORRECT STORAGE, ERECTION AND
BRACING OF TRUSSES ON SITE.
NB. GRYPTITE PLATES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TRUSSES EXCEEDING 8

METRES SPAN WITHOUT AN APPROVED DESIGN (Contact a MiTek Office for
assistance).
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Important Notes
 Install plates on both sides of every joint with the nail plates in the indicated
position. No attempt must be made to remove plates for re-use.
 All timber to be S.A. Pine, of minimum grade S5 or better to SANS 1783 -
Stress Graded Softwood General Structural Timber.
 The gap between butted timber members at joints should not exceed 2mm.
 Ensure that all nails on Gryptite plates are hammered in completely using a
hammer with a big head or a 4 pound hammer.
 Gable trusses are to be positioned 50mm from the inside face of the gable
wall.
 Trusses may only be supported at the indicated positions. Do not support
trusses on internal walls. Trusses must have a minimum of 75mm bearing on
the supporting walls.
 The truss shape must be in accordance with the information herein. Truss
members must not be cut or removed.
 Position the water tank or geyser only where indicated on roof plan, for typical
geyser support detail refer to attached detail GT (page 20). It is preferable to
support water tanks, geysers etc. on internal walls.
 All trusses to be stored, handled, erected and braced strictly in accordance with
SANS 10243 and refer to MiTek Bracing Details.
 Purlins to be connected to trusses at with either eCo Hurricane Clips or eCo
Purlin Clips in accordance with standard MiTek details.
 Gryptite roof trusses as per these specifications may only be used for gable
end roofs.
 For any other type of roof, i.e. hipped roofs, L- shaped roofs etc. please contact
MiTek Industries S.A. (Pty) Ltd. for designs, or your local MiTek roof truss
fabricator.
 Plate dimensions given in Standard Design tables are not exact. They are
approximate to the nearest centimeter.
 Note that where trusses are exposed in corrosive environment (such as within
10km of the sea) Epoxy tar must be applied to all Gryptite plates.
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Important Notes
Determine The Pitch By Using The

Rafter Pitch Conversion Table
P I T C H (D E G R E E S ) R IS E : R U N
1 5 ,0 1 : 3 ,7 3
R IS E
1 7 ,5 1 : 3 ,1 7
RUN
2 6 ,0 1 : 2 ,0 6
Example: (For illustration purposes)

If the pitch of the truss is 26°, then according to the rafter pitch conversion table, the
run will be 2060mm with a rise of 1000mm.
Plot this information onto a concrete slab or other flat surface. Starting with the left
heel point, measure 2060mm along the horizontal span line and mark it, then draw a
straight line of 1000mm at 90°to the span line, this will be the rise. Draw a straight line
through the heel point and the rise point. This will form the 26°pitch that is required.
Repeat the exercise on the right hand side starting at the heel point. (See diagrams)
After completing this, there will be two rafter lines at 26° to the span line.
 IMPORTANT NOTE: The rafter lines starting from the

heel point through the rise point on both sides should
intersect directly on the centre line of the truss.
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Setting Out
General
(Note all lines represent the bottom edge of the relevant chord or
centre lines of webs)
B .C . = B O T T O M C H O R D
T .C . = T O P C H O R D
RUN
P IT C H H E IG H T
L E F T H A N D R IS E P O IN T
C H A L K L I N E 9 0 D E G . T O B .C .
R IS E
M EASU RE SPAN C E N T R E P O IN T O F S P A N
C H A L K L I N E B .C .
H ALF SPAN M EASU RE SPAN
1. Shoot chalk line from B. C. and mark off span.

2. Determine centre of B. C.
3. Shoot chalk line 90° to B. C. -This is the centre line of the truss.
4. Calculate and mark left hand rise point from Rise Run table.
C H A L K L I N E T .C .
K IN G P O S T T R U S S
H ALF SPAN
5. Shoot chalk lines for T. C. to rise point and continue chalk line to meet centre
line.
6. This will give the pitch height.
7. Then shoot chalk line from right hand span point to pitch height on centre line.
Check that top chords are exactly the same length.
8. This completes outline of King Post truss.
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Setting Out
A Queen Post Truss (Follow Steps 9, 10 & 11)
C E N T R E P O I N T O F B A Y O N T .C .
S /2 S /2
S = SPAN
Q UEEN PO ST
9. Determine centre points of the two Top Chords.

10. Shoot chalk lines through centre points on T. C. and centre point of span on B. C.
11. This completes outline of Queen Post truss.
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Setting Out
A Fink Truss (Follow Steps 9, 12, 13 & 14)
C E N T R E P O IN T S O F B A Y S O N T O P C H O R D
B .C .P O I N T S
S /3 S /3 S /3
S = SPAN
FFINK
IN K
Hint : use the
first truss you
manufactured as a
jig and manu-
facture all similar
trusses on top of
this ‘jig truss’. This 12. Divide B. C. into 3 equal bays.
will ensure that all 13. Shoot chalk line through points on T. C. and B. C.
your trusses are
exactly the same 14. This completes outline of Fink truss.
FOR LAYOUT OF TIMBER SEE PAGE 10.
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Setting Out
King Post, Queen Post, Fink Truss and Mono Pitch

Truss (Follow Step 15-18)
15. Lay out the timber as per specifications from Standard Design tables on dotted lines.
16. Mark and cut timber (make sure that all timber members have a close fit, maximum 2mm
gap between members).
17. Apply Gryptite plates on joints (node points) as per specifications. (See Standard Design
tables).
18. Turn truss over and apply plates as per specification on the other side of truss on all joints.
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Gryptite Standard Truss Designs
Concrete Tiles – 17.5°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : C O N C R E T E T IL E S
P IT C H : 1 7 .5 0 D E G R E E S
O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.
W A L L T H IC K N E S S : 220m m M AX.
T IM B E R G R A D E : S T R U C T U R A L G R A D E 5 (M IN ) S A P IN E
TRUSS CENTRES : 760m m M AX.
38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 320m m M AX.
T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY
NODES
S P A N IN m m T Y PE TC BC W EBS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SP
0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 24 8 x 12
0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12
4000 T O 6500 QUEEN POST 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 24 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12
6500 T O 8000 F IN K 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 24 11 x 12
TC = TO P CHO RD
BC = BO TTO M CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
SP = S P L IC E P L A T E S
NO TE = N E V E R S P L IC E W IT H IN 3 0 0 m m O F A N O D E P O IN T
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Concrete Tiles – 26.0°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : C O N C R E T E T IL E S
P IT C H : 2 6 .0 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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Metal Tiles – 17.5°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : M E T A L T IL E S
P IT C H : 1 7 .5 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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Metal Tiles – 26.0°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : M E T A L T IL E S
P IT C H : 2 6 .0 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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Fibre Cement Sheeting – 17.5°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : F IB R E C E M E N T S H E E T IN G
P IT C H : 1 7 .5 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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Fibre Cement Sheeting – 26.0°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : F IB R E C E M E N T S H E E T IN G
P IT C H : 2 6 .0 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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Metal Sheeting – 17.5°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : M E T A L S H E E T IN G
P IT C H : 1 7 .5 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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Metal Sheeting – 26.0°

R O O F C O V E R IN G : M E T A L S H E E T IN G
P IT C H : 2 6 .0 0 D E G R E E S
NODES
TC = TO P CHO RD
W EBS = W EBS
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 An understanding of the SANS 10243 (2001) “The Design, Manufacture

And Erection Of Timber Roof Trusses” is necessary before designing and
producing output for roof trusses.
 An understanding of the SANS 10163 (2001) “The Structural Use Of
Timber” is necessary when designing and supplying roof trusses.
 An understanding of the SANS 10160 (1990) “The General Procedures To
Be Adopted In The Design Of Buildings" is necessary when determining
design wind speeds and wind loads for housing.
 An understanding of the "SANS 10400 (1990) Application Of The National
Building Regulations" is necessary when designing and supplying roof
trusses.
 Where further information is required, contact MiTek Industries SA (Pty)
Ltd. Engineering Support for advice.
Additional references
 SANS 1910 (2002) "Monoplanar Prefabricated Timber Roof Trusses
(Nailplated)”
 SANS 1288 (2000) “Preservative Treatment Of Timber”
 SANS 1783 (1997) “Sawn Softwood Timber”
 SANS 082 (1988) “Timber Building”
 SANS 801 (1973) Epoxy-Tar Paints”
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M iT e k In d u s tr ie s S o u th A f r ic a ( P ty ) L td .

(011) 237-8700 (Midrand)

NB. GRYPTITE PLATES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TRUSSES EXCEEDING 8

Determine The Pitch By Using The

Example: (For illustration purposes)

 IMPORTANT NOTE: The rafter lines starting from the

1. Shoot chalk line from B. C. and mark off span.

A Queen Post Truss (Follow Steps 9, 10 & 11)

9. Determine centre points of the two Top Chords.

A Fink Truss (Follow Steps 9, 12, 13 & 14)

FOR LAYOUT OF TIMBER SEE PAGE 10.

King Post, Queen Post, Fink Truss and Mono Pitch

Concrete Tiles – 17.5°

O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.

TRUSS CENTRES : 760m m M AX.

38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 320m m M AX.

T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY

0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 24 8 x 12

0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12

4000 T O 6500 QUEEN POST 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 24 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12

6500 T O 8000 F IN K 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 24 11 x 12

Concrete Tiles – 26.0°

O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.

TRUSS CENTRES : 760m m M AX.

38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 320m m M AX.

T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY

0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 18 8 x 12

0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12

4000 T O 6500 QUEEN POST 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 24 11 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 24 11 x 12

6500 T O 8000 F IN K 38 x 152 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 12

Metal Tiles – 17.5°

O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.

TRUSS CENTRES : 1000m m M AX.

38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 369m m M AX.

T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY

0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 24 8 x 12

0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12

4000 T O 6500 QUEEN POST 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12 8 x 18 8 x 24 11 x 12

6500 T O 8000 F IN K 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 24 11 x 12

Metal Tiles – 26.0°

O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.

TRUSS CENTRES : 1000m m M AX.

38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 369m m M AX.

T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY

0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 12

0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12

4000 T O 6500 QUEEN POST 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 24 11 x 12 8 x 12 8 x 18 11 x 12

6500 T O 8000 F IN K 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 12 11 x 12 11 x 12

Fibre Cement Sheeting – 17.5°

O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.

TRUSS CENTRES : 1200m m M AX.

38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 1150m m M AX.

T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY

0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 24 8 x 12

0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12

4000 T O 6500 QUEEN POST 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 24 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12 8 x 18 8 x 24 11 x 12

6500 T O 8000 F IN K 38 x 152 38 x 114 38 x 76 11 x 24 8 x 18 11 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 12 8 x 18 11 x 24 11 x 12

Fibre Cement Sheeting – 26.0°

O VERHANG S : 650m m M AX.

TRUSS CENTRES : 1200m m M AX.

38 x 38 BATTEN CENTRES : 1150m m M AX.

T R USS SPAN TRUSS T IM B E R R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( m m ) P L A T E R E Q U IR E M E N T S ( c m ) BC ONLY

0 T O 4000 K IN G P O S T 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 12 8 x 18 8 x 12

0 T O 4500 M O N O P IT C H 38 x 114 38 x 114 38 x 76 8 x 18 8 x 12 11 x 18 11 x 18 8 x 12 8 x 12