Sample Spec1 – NSW

Sites: NSW, Warnervale, Minto, QLD, Wacol

Trusses

Shanes Section Comments

Girder Trusses

Top chords

  • 90×35 MGP10

Bottom chords

  • 120×35 MGP10

Minimum 120 used where truss boots are to be fitted. 90 may be used on TG and trusses with only hangers fitted.

Webs

  • 70×35 mgp10

Standard Trusses

Top chords

  • Trusses with Overhang – 90×35 MGP12

Bottom chords

  • 90×35 MGP10

Webs

  • 70×35 F5

SMS – Roof Trusses – To be simplified into points for client specs. Extended version to distribute:

Each spec item should have:

  • Title
  • Type (Decision / Info / Client to go into the main content window)
  • Value (Options if Decision, fist option to be the default)
  • Explanation (optional but recommended)
  • Applies to (optional and selection tick boxes to select multiple: NSW, VIC, etc.)

You will:

  • Compare → Decision items only
  • Always show → Informational items
  • Append → Client items

Walls

Frames

Top Plates

  • MGP10

Bottom Plates

  • MGP10

Studs

  • MGP10 @ 600c's

🧠 Real example from your spec


Double Cuts to Webs

  • Type: Informational
  • Explanation:
    Double cuts are preferred to minimise cost.
    Cutting time on the Hundegger saw is negligible…

👉 No dropdown
👉 No yes/no
👉 Just displayed


Truss Spacing

  • Type: Decision
  • Value: 600 centres
  • Explanation: why

Builder Special Requirement

  • Type: Client Item
  • Value: Free text
  • Repeatable: Yes