Install Manual
LANDSCAPE
BRACKET LAYOUT
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② Aligning the brackets. Choose the
most suitable rafter for the array,
then draw chalk lines to mark
their center.
(i) Line R: Rafter center line.
The Engineer of Record (EOR)
shall verify the framing capacity
and fastener installation for
building code compliance
including those of the National Design
Specification for Wood Construction
(NDS 2005/2012/2015) as applicable.
According to the NDS, the distance
from the side edge of the rafter and
the 5 mm diameter mounting screws
for RT-APEX shall be more than
5/16” (7.9 mm).
Note: Minimum Edge Distance = 1.5D
Where D is the Diameter of the screw.
Direction of Loading: Parallel to Grain
(See NDS 2015 Table 12.5.1c.)
Attention
!
The mounting screw
shall hit this area.
5/16”
5/16”
Deck
Rafter
Y
Y0
Y1
Y0
Y1
T
Y
Y
Y
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
T
T
T
T