Installation Instructions

9
“a”
Gable Preparation
Header Reinforcement Above Openings
On large gables, add bracing between
the first and second truss in the attic
space to prevent wall from racking.
On smaller gables, less than 12’ (3.7m) wide from
corner to corner, no extra support is needed.
On larger gables, if there is no plywood or
OSB on the existing framing, remove the
existing sheathing and replace with plywood
of the same thickness. Cover with housewrap
and install furring strips over the framing.
We refer to the triangular shaped part of a wall as a “roof gable”. This section
of the wall extends up and into the roof line, and needs extra support before
adding Novabrik.
End truss
Bracing
Example:
Width of opening (“a”):
6’ (1.8m)
Rows of bricks above:
11 (3 rows per 1’ (305mm))
From the header chart:
height of header: 16” (400mm)
To install Novabrik over large openings or ‘wide spans’, extra structural review
is essential. In some cases, steel may be required for extra reinforcement. In
those situations use a steel plate, cut to the appropriate length, pre-drill and
attach with screws. Always consult a structural engineer when designing the
reinforcement.