Product Sales - Buyers Guide & Conditions of Sale

Request for Pricing

Pricing for Futura Box-Beams and Proprietary brackets are based on annual and project volume. Minimum order fees may be applied. 

Email info@futura.nz to request your pricelist.

How To Order

• Step 1. Receive your pricelist above.
• Step 2. Complete the excel order form on your pricelist & email to info@futura.nz  
• Step 3. Futura will confirm current pricing & timeframes.
• Step 5. Payment is required up-front to reserve manufacture.

Buyers Guide 

The following guide is the purchasers responsibility to ensure compliance:

1. Order length buffer of purlins, blocking or girts is recommended to be a total 10mm shorter (or 5mm less each end) than the total length between Futura rafters/columns. This buffer allowance is typically covered by Futura's proprietary brackets and is seldom visible. 
2. Purlin Brace (aka Purlin Blocking, Sag Brace, Fast Brace) -

   It was noted in the purlin tables that the addition of braces or blocking gives very little if any increase in load capacity under bending (sagging and hogging) and compression. This is due to restraining effect of the sheeting. Therefore, the bracing effects are not presented in the tables since the cost saving enabled by the elimination of braces is often significant. However central blocking is recommended for girts (horizontal wall members) spanning over 5m, to resist the cladding gravity load. Also, when the roof pitch is steep, central blocking may be required for purlins (horizontal roof members) for constructability. Futura® Box-Beams may be used for blocking, either in the same size as the braced member, or in a smaller size with load spreading brackets; refer to the manufacturer for details.

   Not all projects require purlin brace but this is for the engineer to determine based on specifics for the project, the span, the roof slope etc.  Where required the FB15008 Futura Box-Beam is fitted mid-span between adjacent purlins as the brace member with purlins up to FB35012. This is connected using the FPC (Futura Purlin-brace Connector) brackets to match the purlin size with the last 3 digits of the bracket code. As shown below FPC150-200 is for 200-250mm purlins, FPC150-300 is for 300mm purlins and FPC150-350 is for 350mm purlins. 
   
   Alternatively, the Purlin Brace can be the same or a smaller size Futura member fitted mid-span between adjacent purlins and attached using the standard Futura purlin hangers (FCB Futura Connector Bracket). 
3. Purlin Hangers & Typical Purlin Connection:
   The Futura Connector Bracket (FCB) is the typical connection method for purlins, girts & purlin-blocking to Futura Box-Beam rafters & columns & purlins. Below is an example 250mm purlin Futura Connector bracket 
   
4. Tek Screw Ordering & Quantity Required: Tek Screws need to be ordered separately. The quantity of Tek Screws required for each connection is to be specified by the engineer. Futura's proprietary brackets include multiple punch holes and not all holes require filling.
5. Futura Proprietary Brackets: Futura has a range of standard brackets. For pitched brackets the standard pitches are 5°, 10°, 15° and non-standard pitches will incur extra charges.
6. Futura Box-Beams connecting to Structural Steel: If purlins or Futura Box-beams are sitting on top of or in between structural steel rafters then the order buffer length and purlin hanger method will need to be determined by the engineer and structural steel fabricator to suit the specific application. The fabricator will need to fabricate steel plates in accordance with the engineers details and Futura recommends Tek Screws not bolts because this is a superior and more economical way of doing it, despite the resistance of some engineers who find it difficult to move beyond traditional methods. Bolts are not ideal for Light Gauge steel as they concentrate the loads over a small area of steel whereas a larger number of smaller Tek Screws is not only more economical, it also spreads the load over a larger area and is therefore more effective. 
   
7. Bolt Holes: Futura has no standard detail for bolted connections and does not currently offer punched holes for the box-beam range.
8. Durability and fit for the intended use is the sole responsibility of the purchaser, and or the purchasers design engineer.
9. Delivery & Freight: Freight not included but can be arranged and on-charged and may include a margin on the freight cost. If the order is being picked-up, the vehicle size for pickup must be suitable for each order size, weight and volume. Pickup or delivery must be within two days of requested date or surcharge may apply for storage and processing.
10. GST is excluded in all pricing unless otherwise specified. 
11. Full payment is required prior to dispatch.
12. Lead-time is typically 2 weeks subject to availability at time of order.
13. Coil reservation will be required for larger orders.
14. Minimum Order Quantity may result in small order surcharge - ask one of our team.

Further Conditions of Sale & Technical Documents

All product sales from Futura are subject to the following conditions of sale:

• The above Buyers Guide.

• Suitability of the product for the intended application, engineering design, and compliance with the NZ Building Act and any other statutory requirements is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

• Risk, and the responsibility for insurance, pass to the purchaser upon delivery, which occurs upon collection by your carrier, or delivery to the destination by Futura's carrier.

• Futura Technical Specification - click to view

• Futura Handling, Construction & Maintenance Guide - click to view
• Futura Plates Chart - typical connections, plates & brackets

• General Terms & Conditions of Sale - click to view

   

If you have any questions or need some help, please reach out to one of our team!

(Updated 21/03/2024)