Topspan 61 & 120

®
Light steel sections

• Used in commercial and domestic applications

including sheds, garages and carports
• Economical, lightweight alternative to timber
purlins & girts
• topspan® battens are quick and easy to
install using standard metal fasteners
• Can be lapped, eliminating the time-
consuming process of cutting to length
• Consistent straightness simplifies alignment
Topspan® 61 light steel 36.5

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Economical, lightweight alternative to timber battens or light gauge 44º

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purlins and girts (depending on size and thicknesses) required.
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topspan battens are quicker and easier to install because they can be 6 102.5mm
lapped, eliminating the time-consuming process of cutting to length.
Consistent straightness simplifies alignment, and fastening is quick and
easy using self-drilling screws.
There’s a topspan product that’s right for your building application.
topspan battens are made from high tensile Australian steel.
They can be used in many commercial and domestic applications
including sheds, garages and carports.
topspan battens are easily stacked, stored and transported.
A versatile solution for uses as battens for ceilings or roofs, or as light
steel sections.
Performance is backed by BlueScope Lysaght with over 150 years
experience in building products.
topspan 61 is available in stock and custom cut lengths and can be
easily lapped. The performance of topspan 61 is maintained even in a
lapped situation because the profile permits a precise, snug lap without
the need to deform the section’s shape.
It can be used in many construction projects such as sheds, carports and
garages, or for racking, fencing or handyman applications.
Roll-formed from quality Australian steel, topspan 61 is zincalume
steel coated for corrosion free long life.
It won’t burn, warp, twist, splinter or rot and it won’t be attacked by
termites. topspan 61 is versatile, economical, easily handled and stored
simply by stacking.
Material specifications
topspan 61 light steel sections are made from zincalume® steel
(aluminium/zinc alloy coated) complying with AS1397, G550, AZ150 (550
MPa minimum yield stress, 150 g/m2 minimum coating mass).
Thicknesses (BMT, mm) 0.75, 1.0
Yield Strength (MPa) 550
Coating Mass (g/m2) 150
Mass (kg/m) 0.75 BMT 1.18
1.00 BMT 1.56
Safe load tables
The tables give a practical and economical solution for most domestic
buildings in non-cyclonic areas. Refer to table page 3.
Storing on-site Screw selection
topspan 61 is delivered in strapped bundles. If not required for For fixing topspan 61 to supports and at lapped ends use Hex head self
immediate use, the bundles should be neatly stacked clear of the ground. drilling and tapping screws according to the following:
When stacked they should be allowed to drain, should wetting occur. Steel supports: (up to 2.0mm thick)
The bundles should not be exposed in the open for extended periods. If No.12 - 14 x 20 mm long
unavoidable, protect from rain and moisture with waterproof covers. Timber Supports: Hard/softwood No.14 - 10 x 50mm long
topspan 61 sections will perform as specified if design, fabrication At lapped ends: Refer to drawing above for quantities and locations.
and fixing are in accordance with our recommendations and good trade Lapping & Cutting
practice.
The best performance can be obtained by lapping sections together
Adverse conditions as shown above. Recommended minimum lap length is 15% of span
zincalume steel is suitable for most exposure conditions. Consult your between rafters or supports.
local sales office for advice. Cut topspan 61 using an abrasive disc or metal cutting blade. Swarf and
burred edges should be cleaned off on completion of cutting.
Notes: The loads in the tables above are based on test results where the following 4. F or cold formed steel supports the TOPSPAN 61 is fastened to the flange of the
applies: support.
1. T he safe loads have been determined from an extensive test program at 5. L apped spans require a minimum of 15% (measured between lap screws) of
BlueScope Lysaght’s NATA registered testing laboratory. the span between rafters or supports. Two screw fasteners are required at each
2. T he safe loads are uniformly distributed along the length of the TOPSPAN 61 and end of the lap joints, located in the webs as close as possible to the flanges.
the loads are applied through cladding, screw fixed to TOPSPAN 61. Fasteners to be No. 12–14 x 20 mm Hex head self drilling tapping screws.
3. T he safe loads allow for connection capacity to the supports. For cold formed 6. F astener requirements are as follows:
steel supports, a minimum of 1.9mm metal thickness is required. Values in Non Cyclonic - End & Internal supports:
brackets indicate the reduced values when metal thickness of 1.0, 1.2 or 1.5 mm 2 fasteners per support
is used. For example, TOPSPAN 61, 0.75 mm BMT, 1000 mm double span = 5.32 7. Fasteners: Steel - No 12 - 14 x 20mm
for 1.9 BMT, or 5.04 for 1.0, 1.2 and 1.5 BMT. Timber - No 14 - 10 x 50mm
TOPSPAN 61 Quick Selection Chart (Non-cyclonic Areas)

NOTES:
1. T he maximum support spacings have been based on the following pressure coefficients (for fully enclosed buildings):
Roofs: Cpe = -0.90 Cpi = +0.20 K1 = 1.5
Walls: Cpe = -0.65 Cpi = +0.20 K1 = 1.5
2. The roof span details are based on non trafficable roof conditions in accordance with AS 1170.1 - 1989, and are only
suitable for occasional maintenance loading.
3. The wind classifications (W28, W33, etc) are in accordance with AS 4055 - 1992, Wind Loads for Housing.
4. All configurations are based on battens being fixed to steel (1.0mm BMT minimum) or timber supports, as per the
following fixing details:
Steel (up to 2.0mm BMT) No. 12 - 14 x 20mm
Timber (hardwood and softwood) No. 14 - 10 x 50mm
Fasteners at end of laps No. 12 -14 x 20mm
Fasteners Legend for the Quick Selection Tables:
2 fasteners per support
4 fasteners per support
5. Laps shall be a minimum of 15% of the span (measured between fasteners) and fixed with 4 No. 12 - 14 x 20 Hex head
self-drilling screws.
6. The minimum end bearing shall be 50mm.
7. These charts may also be used for carport and verandah applications.
Topspan® 120 light steel 40.0
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meet rural market needs, however their versatility now means they may
be used in many applications as alternatives to light gauge purlins and
girts (steel or timber).
For flooring applications, please contact your local BlueScope Lysaght
office for advice.
The performance of topspan 120 is maintained even when lapped
because the profile permits a precise, snug lap without the need to
deform the section’s shape.
It can be used in many construction projects such as sheds, carports and
garages, or for racking, fencing or handyman applications.
Roll-formed from quality Australian steel, topspan 120 is zincalume
steel coated for corrosion-free long life.
It won’t burn, warp, twist, splinter or rot and it won’t be attacked by
termites. topspan 120 is versatile, economical, easily handled and
stored simply by stacking.
Ease of Use
Due to its innovative design, topspan 120 is much easier to work with
than C purlins. Its novel shape means it can be mounted directly onto
rafters or against columns without the use of cleats or bolts.
It’s shape also allows topspan 120 to be stacked for convenient storage
and transportation.
Material specifications
topspan 120 light steel sections are made from zincalume
aluminium/zinc alloy coated steel complying with AS1397 G550, AZ150
(550 MPa minimum yield stress, 150 g/m2 minimum coating mass).
Thicknesses (BMT) (mm) 0.70, 0.90
Yield Strength (MPa) 550
Coating Mass (g/m2) 150
Mass (kg/m) 0.70 BMT 2.06
0.90 BMT 2.64
Safe load tables
The tables give a practical and economical solution for most domestic
buildings in non-cyclonic areas.
Refer to tables page 6.
Screw selection
For fixing of TOPSPAN 120 to supports and at lapped ends use hex head
self drilling and self tapping screws according to the following:
Steel supports for flanges up to 2.0mm thickness in open profiles
No.14 - 10 x 20mm self drilling self tapping Class 3 screws
Steel supports (over 2.0mm thick)
No.14-20 x 22mm self drilling self tapping Class 3 screws. Pre-drilling is
recommended.
Timber Supports: Hardwood
No.14-10 x 50mm (Type 17), Pre-drilling is recommended.

Timber Supports: Softwood

No.14-10 x 75mm long (Type 17), Pre-drilling is recommended.
At lapped ends: Refer to drawing above for quantities and locations.
Otherwise, No.14-10x20mm long self drilling self tapping screws, 8
fasteners required at each lap.
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Cyclonic Area
(Data within this publication not
applicable to Region B)
Green = Region A
Orange = Region B

Notes for quick selection charts:

1. A concentrated live load of 1.1kN has been allowed for in the tables 7. The numbers in cladding columns indicate the required number of
2. A maximum deflection ratio of span/150 has been used. screw fasteners per sheet at supports for the selected cladding. Clip
3. Maximum building dimensions are as follows: fasteners are denoted by *
Garage: Plan dimensions of 6.0m x 7.5m 8. Double span configurations with a capping detail at mid support may
Eaves height of 3.0m. be replaced with a lapped double span.
Roof slope of 15° 9. Cladding is assumed to be continuous over at least two spans, thus
Carport: Plan dimensions of 6.0m x 5.5m cladding and fastener requirements are based on end spans. An
Height of 3.0m. Roof slope of 5° allowance for local pressure factore has been made.
4. (S) Denotes a single span of topspan 120 10. The Inward and Outward Design Pressures include the loading from
5. (D) Denotes a double span of topspan 120 the self weight of cladding and topspan 120.
6. (L) Denotes a lapped span of topspan 120
Topspan® 120 Quick Selection Chart
(Non-cyclonic Areas)

NOTES:
1. The maximum support spacings have been on the following pressure coefficients (for fully enclosed buildings):
Roofs: Cpe = -0.9 Cpi = 0.2 Kl = 1.5
Walls: Cpe = - 0.65 Cpi = 0.2 Kl = 1.5
2. The roof span details are based on non trafficable roof conditions in accordance with AS 1170.1—1989, and is only suitable
for occasional maintenance loading.
3. The wind classifications (W33, W41, etc) are in accordance with AS 4055—1992, Wind Loads for Housing.
4. All configurations are based on battens being fixed to steel (1.9mm BMT G450 minimum) or timber supports, as per the following
fixing details:

Fixing Details
Steel Support up to 2.0 mm 2 No. 12 x 14 x 20mm Hex head self-drilling screws
Timber – hardwood and softwood 2 Self drilling screws for wood, No. 14 – 10 x 50
Laps No. 12 – 14 x 20mm Hex head self-drilling screws

5. Laps shall be a minimum of 15% of the span and fixed with 4 No. 12 – 14 x 20 self drilling screws.
6. TS120 shall have a minimum of 50mm bearing at supports.
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Topspan design designs to be used in cyclonic areas.

• Economical, lightweight alternative to timber battens or light • Can be used in many commercial and domestic applications
gauge purlins and girts (depending on size and thicknesses) including sheds, garages and carports
• Made from high tensile Australian steel • Easily stacked, stored and transported
• Fast and easy to install because they can be lapped • A versatile solution for uses as battens for ceilings or roofs, or
• Consistent straightness simplifies alignment as light steel sections
• Fastening is quick and easy with self drilling screws

For more information on the Quika-Floor® system contact your local BlueScope Lysaght office.
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This publication is intended to be an aid for all trades and professionals involved with specifying
and installing Lysaght products and not to be a substitute for professional judgement.
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Limited will not be under or incur any liability to you for any direct or indirect loss or damage
(including, without limitation, consequential loss or damage such as loss of profit or anticipated
profit, loss of use, damage to goodwill and loss due to delay) however caused (including, without
limitation, breach of contract, negligence and/or breach of statute), which you may suffer or incur
in connection with this publication.
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