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Page 1: STRUCTURALGUIDE - Project Conservatories

STRUCTURAL GUIDETHE PERFECT PARTNER FOR THE TRADE

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The following guide has been devised so as to allow the correct selection of components for a

range of standard conservatory styles.

The information has been developed from an extensive programme of structural analysis and has

been simplified as far as possible. It should be noted however, that a certain amount of information

will be required to allow accurate selection of the components.

The information required to use the guideis as follows:

Conservatory size and style

Glazing type

Location

Exposure (town or country)

Approx. altitude of site

Approx. distance from sea

Generally, the dominant load on a roof is the snow load and

therefore reference to loads are only made to sections 4-6.

Some areas of the United Kingdom however with high

altitude/ exposed/coastal locations may have wind loads that

are higher than the snow loads associated with that area. For

installations in these type of areas where the wind loading is

dominant, reference should be made to section 3 or contact

made with the K2 Technical Department.

Structural stability is dependent not only on individual

components but also on the interaction of the structure as a

whole. Careful consideration must be given to the supporting

structure beneath the roof such as the vertical side frames of

PVC or timber and associated brickwork below which should

be designed in accordance with the relevant British

Standards for both vertical and lateral loadings.

If you are in any doubt about the loading of the vertical side

frames it is advised you contact the technical department of

your side frame supplier for guidance.

With reference to this structural guide it is assumed that the

conservatory is being attached to an existing building and is

not freestanding.

INTRODUCTIONSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

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Listed below is a step-by-step procedure for the use of this guide. If you are in any doubt

on any aspect of the guide then please contact the K2 Technical Department for advice.

Style and size of conservatoryCheck these guidelines for the style of conservatory required and all relevant sizes.

Make sure that the roof is not over the maximum sizes given in section 1 of this

Structural Guide.

Determine the snow loadDetermine the snow load from the British Isles map in section 2.

Location of siteIf the conservatory is to be installed in an exposed country location, exposed coastal

location or at high altitude, then please refer to section 3 to ascertain whether the wind

load is the dominant factor. If so or you are in any doubt, contact K2 Technical

Department for advice.

Select transom glazing barSelect the correct transom glazing bar for the required glazing type, bar spacing

and loading conditions from section 4. There are two sections shown here depending

on the style of roofing:

a. Victorian/Georgian Style

b. Lean to Style

c. 35mm Low Pitch System

Select hip glazing barSelect the correct hip bar for the required glazing type, bar spacing and loading

conditions from section 5. There are two sections shown here depending on the style

of roof:

a. Victorian Hip Bar

b. Georgian Hip Bar

Tie Bar GuideDetermine the tie bar requirement for the proposed roof using section 6.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDESTRUCTURAL GUIDE

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01SECTION

STYLE AND SIZE OF CONSERVATORYSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

All sizes given are based on internal frame dimensions.

If the roof size is outside these sizes please contact the K2 Technical

Department for advice. Telephone 01204 554 554.

Glass

Polycarbonate

VVIICCTTOORRIIAANN

MAXIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM PROJECTION

5750mm 6500mm

6500mm 6500mm

Glass

Polycarbonate

GGEEOORRGGIIAANN

MAXIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM PROJECTION

5250mm 6500mm

6000mm 6500mm

Glass

Polycarbonate

GGAABBLLEE

MAXIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM PROJECTION

5750mm 6500mm

6500mm 6500mm

Glass

Polycarbonate

LLEEAANN TTOO

MAXIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM PROJECTION

no limit see section 4b

no limit see section 4b

WIDTH

WIDTH

WIDTH

WIDTH

WIDTH

WIDTH

PROJECTION

PROJECTION PROJECTION

PROJECTION

PROJECTION

PROJECTION

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05

SECTION

24

24

25

25

23

Inverness

Dundee

PerthOban

EdinburghGlasgow

Newcastle

Carlisle

Bournemouth

Plymouth

Ipswich

Norwich

Brighton

LONDON

Bedford

Oxford

Bristol

Cardiff

Swansea

Aberystwyth Northampton

Birmingham

Leicester

Stoke

Nottingham

SheffieldManchester

Liverpool

Kingstonupon-Hull

YorkLeeds

Preston

Londonderry

Belfast

Aberdeen

29292828

2626

2525

2525

2525

2424

2424

2222

2020

232324242323

2323

2211

3311

3030

2928

27

26

26

25

25

25

24

24

22

20

2323

232423

23

21

31

30

23

SNOW LOADINGSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Design snow load of 0.8kN/m2

(80kg/m2) or more

Design snow load of 0.6kN/m2

(60kg/m2) or more

Wind Speed m/s30

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02SECTION

SNOW LOADINGSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Snow Altitude FactorFor conservatory installations less than 100m above sea level

the 0.6kN/m2 and 0.8kN/m2 snow regions indicated on the

map (page 5) can be utilised.

For installations at altitudes greater than 100m and less than

223m above sea level within the 0.6kN/m2 of the map the

0.8kN/m2 table can be used.

For installations at altitudes greater than 223m within the

0.6kN/m2 and greater than 100m in the 0.8kN/m2 region,

guidance should be sought from the K2 Technical

Department.

If in doubt about the altitude of a particular installation refer

to local Ordnance Survey map.

ReferencesReference has been made to the following publications in the

production of this document:

BS 6399 Part 2 Loading for Buildings - Wind Loads

BS 6399 Part 3 Loading for buildings - Snow Loads

BS 8118 Structural Use of Aluminium

BS 5516 Design and Installation of Sloping and

Vertical Patent Glazing

BS 6262 Glazing for Buildings

AcknowledgmentExtracts from BS 6399 Part 2:1997 are reproduced with the

permission of BSI under license number 2000SK/0609.

Complete standards can be obtained from BSI Customer

Services, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL.

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07

SECTION

WIND LOADINGSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Dominant Wind Speed TableMultiplication Factors

0.8kN/m2 snow load roofs 1.16

Location in city/town (town extending >2m upwind from site) 1.11

4-16-4mm double glazed units 1.03

6-16-6mm double glazed units 1.06

Please contact the K2 Technical Department if the site is subject to the following

categories:

• Where dominant forces wind speeds are greater than those from the illustrated

map (page 5) for the area in question.

• Locations near the summit of a hill, crest of a cliff, escarpments or ridges.

• For conservatories of overall height greater than 3.5m.

: 19 m/s

: 20 m/s

: 21 m/s

: 22 m/s

: 23 m/s

: 24 m/s

: 25 m/s

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Dominant Wind Load Basic Speeds0.6kN/m2 Snow Load on a Polycarbonate Roof in the Country

0

50

100

150

200

250

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Altit

ude

abov

e se

a le

vel (

met

res)

Closest distance from the sea (km)

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

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04aSECTION

VICTORIAN/GEORGIAN TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

POLYCARBONATE

Example Calculation

Half width multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Example: 5000mm overall width gives 2500mm half width. 2500mm multiplied by

1.104 (30 degrees) equals 2760mm effective span.

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 20 25 30 35

Span Multiplication Factor 1.044 1.070 1.104 1.148

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

Please note that overall sizes of the

required roof design must not

exceed those stated in section 1.

Victorian Style

Georgian Style

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

HALF

WIDTH

BARCENTRES

HALF

WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

BARCENTRES

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SECTION

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:16:4mm)

Example Calculation

Half width multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Example: 5000mm overall width gives 2500mm half width. 2500mm multiplied by

1.104 (30 degrees) equals 2760mm effective span.

VICTORIAN/GEORGIAN TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 20 25 30 35

Span Multiplication Factor 1.044 1.070 1.104 1.148

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

0.8kN/m2 Snow LoadPlease note that overall sizes of the

roof design must not exceed those

stated in section 1.

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

1

2

1

2

Victorian Style

HALF

WIDTH

BARCENTRES

OVERALL WIDTH

Georgian Style

HALF

WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

BARCENTRES

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04aSECTION

VICTORIAN/GEORGIAN TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:14:6.4mm)

Example Calculation

Half width multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Example: 5000mm overall width gives 2500mm half width. 2500mm multiplied by

1.104 (30 degrees) equals 2760mm effective span.

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 20 25 30 35

Span Multiplication Factor 1.044 1.070 1.104 1.148

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Please note that overall sizes of the

required roof design must not

exceed those stated in section 1.

1

2

1

2

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

Victorian Style

HALF

WIDTH

BARCENTRES

OVERALL WIDTH

Georgian Style

HALF

WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

BARCENTRES

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: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster/35mm Aspire With Bolster

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

5

6

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster/35mm Aspire With Bolster

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

5

6

04b

11

SECTION

LEAN-TO TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

POLYCARBONATE

Example Calculation

Projection on plan multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Example: 3000mm projection multiplied by 1.025 (15 degrees) equals 3075mm

effective span.

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Span Multiplication Factor 1.003 1.011 1.025 1.044 1.070 1.104

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

12

3456

12

3

456

Lean-to Style

BARCENTRES

PITCH

PROJECTIONON PLAN

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04bSECTION

LEAN-T0 TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Span Multiplication Factor 1.003 1.011 1.025 1.044 1.070 1.104

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:16:4mm)

Example Calculation

Projection on plan multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Example: 3000mm projection multiplied by 1.025 (15 degrees) equals 3075mm

effective span.

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1500500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

1500500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

Lean-to Style

BARCENTRES

PITCH

PROJECTIONON PLAN

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13

SECTION

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

LEAN-TO TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:14:6.4mm)

Example Calculation

Projection on plan multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Example: 3000mm projection multiplied by 1.025 (15 degrees) equals 3075mm

effective span.

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Span Multiplication Factor 1.003 1.011 1.025 1.044 1.070 1.104

1500500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

1500500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Glazing Bar Centres (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

1

2

3

1

2

3

Lean-to Style

BARCENTRES

PITCH

PROJECTIONON PLAN

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04cSECTION

TRANSOM SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

35mm LOW PITCH SYSTEM

POLYCARBONATE

: 35mm Heavy Duty Bar1

: 35mm Heavy Duty Bar1500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

Proj

ectio

n on

Pla

n (m

m)

Bar Spacing (mm)

500 600 700 800 900 1000 11002500

3000

3500

4000

4500

Bar Spacing (mm)

1

1

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

Proj

ectio

n on

Pla

n (m

m)

Lean-to Style

BARCENTRES

PITCH

PROJECTIONON PLAN

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15

VICTORIAN HIP SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

POLYCARBONATEVictorian StyleHalf width multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Lean to with Victorian HipsProjection on plan multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.Transom glazing bars can either be jack rafters or splayed when used with Victorian style roofs.

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Span Multiplication Factor 1.003 1.011 1.025 1.044 1.070 1.104

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster/35mm Aspire With Bolster

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

5

6

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster/35mm Aspire With Bolster

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

5

6

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Half Bay (mm)

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Half Bay (mm)

Please note that overall sizes of the roof

design must not exceed those stated in

section 1.

12

345

6

12

3456

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

Lean-to with Victorian Hips

PROJ

ECTI

ON O

N P

LAN

Victorian Style

HALF

WIDTH

HALF

BAY

OVERALL WIDTH

HALF BAY

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VICTORIAN HIP SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Span Multiplication Factor 1.003 1.011 1.025 1.044 1.070 1.104

Please note that overall sizes of the roof

design must not exceed those stated in

section 1.

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:16:4mm)Victorian StyleHalf width multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Lean to with Victorian HipsProjection on plan multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.Transom glazing bars can either be jack rafters or splayed when used with Victorian style roofs.

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Half Bay (mm)

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Half Bay (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar with Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

Victorian Style

HALF

WIDTH

HALF

BAY

OVERALL WIDTH

Lean-to with Victorian Hips

PROJ

ECTI

ON O

N P

LAN

HALF BAY

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VICTORIAN HIP SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:14:6.4mm)Victorian StyleHalf width multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.

Lean to with Victorian HipsProjection on plan multiplied by slope factor table below equals effective span.Transom glazing bars can either be jack rafters or splayed when used with Victorian style roofs.

Slope Calculation Factor

Slope Angle (degrees) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Span Multiplication Factor 1.003 1.011 1.025 1.044 1.070 1.104

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Half Bay (mm)

1500

5500

500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Effe

ctiv

e Sp

an (m

m)

Half Bay (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow LoadPlease note that overall sizes of the roof

design must not exceed those stated in

section 1.

1

2

3

1

2

3

Lean-to with Victorian Hips

PROJ

ECTI

ON O

N P

LAN

Victorian Style

HALF

WIDTH

HALF

BAY

OVERALL WIDTH

HALF BAY

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18

GEORGIAN HIP SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

POLYCARBONATE

Projection and half width on plan should be taken to calculate the correct Georgian

hip bar to be used on the roof. The transom glazing bars can be either jack rafters

or splayed.

Please note that overall sizes of the roof design must not exceed those stated

in section 1.

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster/35mm Aspire With Bolster

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

5

6

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster/35mm Aspire With Bolster

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar/35mm Aspire

: 16mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

: 16mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

4

5

6

1400

1600

1800

2000

2200

2400

2600

2800

3000

3200

3400

3600

3800

4000

160

0

180

0

20

00

22

00

24

00

26

00

28

00

30

00

32

00

34

00

36

00

38

00

40

00

140

0

Proj

ectio

n (m

m)

Half Width (mm)

1400

140

0

1600

1800

2000

2200

2400

2600

2800

3000

3200

3400

3600

3800

4000

160

0

180

0

20

00

22

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24

00

26

00

28

00

30

00

32

00

34

00

36

00

38

00

40

00

Proj

ectio

n (m

m)

Half Width (mm)

1234

123456

56

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

Georgian Style

HALF

WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

BARCENTRES

Lean-to with Georgian Hips

HALF WIDTH

PROJ

ECTI

ON

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DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:16:4mm)

Projection and half width on plan should be taken to calculate the correct Georgian

hip bar to be used on the roof. The transom glazing bars can be either jack rafters

or splayed.

Please note that overall sizes of the roof design must not exceed those stated

in section 1.

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1400

140

0

1600

1800

2000

2200

2400

2600

2800

3000

3200

3400

3600

3800

400016

00

180

0

20

00

22

00

24

00

26

00

28

00

30

00

32

00

34

00

36

00

38

00

40

00

Half Width (mm)

1400

140

0

1600

1800

2000

2200

2400

2600

2800

3000

3200

3400

3600

3800

4000

160

0

180

0

20

00

22

00

24

00

26

00

28

00

30

00

32

00

34

00

36

00

38

00

40

00

Half Width (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar with Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

Proj

ectio

n (m

m)

Proj

ectio

n (m

m)

123

123

Lean-to with Georgian Hips

HALF WIDTH

PROJ

ECTI

ON

GEORGIAN HIP SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Georgian Style

HALF

WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

BARCENTRES

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GEORGIAN HIP SPAN CHARTSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS (4:14:6.4mm)

Projection and half width on plan should be taken to calculate the correct Georgian

hip bar to be used on the roof. The transom glazing bars can be either jack rafters

or splayed.

Please note that overall sizes of the roof design must not exceed those stated

in section 1.

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar With Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

1400

140

0

1600

1800

2000

2200

2400

2600

2800

3000

3200

3400

3600

3800

4000

160

0

180

0

20

00

22

00

24

00

26

00

28

00

30

00

32

00

34

00

36

00

38

00

40

00

Half Width (mm)

1400

140

0

1600

1800

2000

2200

2400

2600

2800

3000

3200

3400

3600

3800

4000

160

0

180

0

20

00

22

00

24

00

26

00

28

00

30

00

32

00

34

00

36

00

38

00

40

00

Half Width (mm)

0.6kN/m2 Snow Load

0.8kN/m2 Snow Load

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar with Bolster

: 25mm Heavy Duty Bar

: 25mm Standard Bar

1

2

3

Proj

ectio

n (m

m)

Proj

ectio

n (m

m)

23

1

1

23

Lean-to with Georgian Hips

HALF WIDTH

PROJ

ECTI

ON

Georgian Style

HALF

WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

BARCENTRES

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TIE BAR GUIDESTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Tie Bar Rules• When a tie bar is required it must be installed in line with

the pair of glazing bars closest to the end of the ridge.

(Max distance from end of ridge 750mm.)

• When multiple tie bars are required, the first one is to be

positioned as described above with the remaining bars

positioned at equal intervals between the first tie bar and

the wall.

• For advice on sizes outside the following charts contact

the K2 Technical Department.

• Special rules apply to free-standing and double ended

conservatories. Contact the K2 Technical Department

for advice.

• On the following tables it is assumed that the

conservatories are attached to the house wall at the rear

and that the roof pitches are equal on all sides.

• The following tables are relevant to areas with a

maximum snow load of 0.8 kN/m2.

How the Tie Bar WorksTie bars are a mechanism used to laterally restrain movement

in opposing eaves beams. By securing a tie bar between two

eaves beams, the spread effect created by loads placed on

the roof (wind, snow, glass etc.) is prevented.

VictorianThese tie bar tables can be used for either 3 or 5 bay

victorian roofs.

The tables have been based on the roof having the same pitch

on all sides.

LOAD

TIE BAR ACTION

TRANSFERREDLOAD

HORIZONTALSPREAD OF

EAVES BEAM

WIDTH

PROJECTION

Polycarbonate

0-3250 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

3251-3750 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

3751-4250 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

4251-4750 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2

4751-5250 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2

5251-5750 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2

5751-6250 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2

6251-6750 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2

Glass

0-3250 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

3251-3750 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

3751-4250 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

4251-4750 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

4751-5250 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

5251-5750 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

5751-6250 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

PROJECTION (mm)0-3250 3251-3750 3751-4250 4251-4750 4751-5250 5251-5750 5751-6250 6251-6750

WID

TH

(mm

)

WID

TH

(mm

)

PROJECTION (mm)0-3250 3251-3750 3751-4250 4251-4750 4751-5250 5251-5750 5751-6250 6251-6750

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TIE BAR RULESSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

GableThe following have been based on the roofs having equal pitch

on both sides and with one gable end attached to the building.

When gable roofs are built with a continuous eaves beam, tie

bars must be equally spaced along the ridge.

In cases were the eaves beam is non-continuous, the first tie bar

must be positioned under the first set of glazing bars behind the

gable frame.

In all cases the maximum distance between sets of bars must

not exceed 2400mm.

Georgian These tie bar tables are for georgian roofs only.

The tables have been based on roof having the same pitch

on all sides.

WIDTH

PROJECTION

WIDTH

PROJECTION

Polycarbonate

0-3250 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

3251-3750 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

3751-4250 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2

4251-4750 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2

4751-5250 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2

5251-5750 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2

5751-6250 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2

Glass

0-3250 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

3251-3750 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

3751-4250 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

4251-4750 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

4751-5250 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

5251-5750 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

PROJECTION (mm)0-3250 3251-3750 3751-4250 4251-4750 4751-5250 5251-5750 5751-6250 6251-6750

PROJECTION (mm)0-3250 3251-3750 3751-4250 4251-4750 4751-5250 5251-5750 5751-6250 6251-6750

WID

TH

(mm

)

WID

TH

(mm

)

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TIE BAR RULESSTRUCTURAL GUIDE

Double Ended Ridges/Hipped Back RoofsWhen one set of tie bars is required, it should be positioned

centrally along the ridge.

If two or more sets are required, two should be positioned

as close to the finial points as possible .

For roofs outside of these parameters please contact the

K2 Technical Department for advice.

P-Shaped Conservatories1. Victorian and Georgian roofs greater than 3000mm

in width require a tie bar.

2. If possible the tie bar should be positioned in line with

the front edge of the lean to section. If this is not possible

the tie bar can be positioned up to a maximum of 1/4 way

up the valley.

3. If possible the finial point of the main ridge should

be inline with the front edge of the lean to section

or beyond it.

4. Under no circumstances should bolster bars be fitted

on roof designs incorporating valleys.

5. Tie bars must be positioned beneath glazing bars.

SPAN

SPAN

LENGTH

LENGTH

LENGTH

LENGTH

SPAN

SPAN

OVERALL WIDTH

LEAN TOPROJECTION

Polycarbonate

0-3250 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 3

3251-3750 0 1 1 2 2 2 3

3751-4250 1 2 2 2 2 2

4251-4750 1 2 2 2 2

4751-5250 1 2 2 2

5251-5750 1 2 2

5751-6250 1 2

SPA

N (m

m)

LENGTH (mm)0-3250 3251-3750 3751-4250 4251-4750 4751-5250 5251-5750 5751-6250 6251-6750Glass

0-3250 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3

3251-3750 1 1 2 2 2 2 3

3751-4250 1 2 2 2 2 3

4251-4750 1 2 2 2 2

4751-5250 1 2 2 2

5251-5750 2 2

SPA

N (m

m)

LENGTH (mm)0-3250 3251-3750 3751-4250 4251-4750 4751-5250 5251-5750 5751-6250 6251-6750

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