Pryda Frame Fix Service Hole Brace (Pack of 10) PFF2

Description

Reinforce Timber Frames Around Service Penetrations

The Pryda Frame Fix Service Hole Brace PFF2 is designed to help maintain the structural integrity of timber frame top plates when large openings are required for pipes, cables and other building services. These penetrations can affect the strength of the timber framing, making appropriate reinforcement an important consideration during residential and commercial construction projects.

Supplied in a convenient pack of 10, these braces provide a practical solution for builders, electricians, plumbers and other construction professionals working with timber frames. They are suitable for applications involving large conduits, sewer pipes, vacuum ducting and similar services that require openings through the top plate.

The Frame Fix system supports the timber top plate around the service opening, helping restore its integrity when installed in accordance with the relevant structural requirements. According to the supplied product information, the brace is designed to meet the requirements of AS 1684 and AS 1720.

Flexible Installation for Construction Projects

The Pryda Frame Fix PFF2 features a two-part bracket design that allows installation before or after the pipework is fitted. This flexibility helps accommodate different construction sequences and site conditions, reducing the need to coordinate reinforcement installation around a single stage of the project.

Designed for use with both single and double timber frame top plates, the brace offers versatility across a range of framing configurations. Its self-drilling screw installation helps simplify fitting, while the included screws provide the required fixing hardware for installation.

For trades working across multiple residential builds, renovations or commercial fit-outs, the pack of 10 helps keep several service penetration reinforcement points covered within a project. Always confirm the suitability of the brace for the specific framing configuration and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

A Practical Solution for Builders and Trades

When planning services through timber framing, selecting an appropriate reinforcement system can help address structural considerations without unnecessarily complicating installation. The Pryda Frame Fix Service Hole Brace provides a purpose-designed option for reinforcing top plates around larger penetrations.

Its compact dimensions of 240 x 34 x 31 mm make it suitable for applications where a dedicated bracket is required around service openings. Whether used for plumbing, electrical conduit or ducting installations, the PFF2 supports a more organised approach to timber frame reinforcement. Available through iSupply Electrical, this pack is a practical addition to the materials list for contractors and construction professionals sourcing framing accessories for their projects.

Key Specs

• Brand: Pryda

• Model: PFF2

• Product type: Frame fix service hole brace

• Pack quantity: 10 braces

• Dimensions: 240 x 34 x 31 mm

• Construction: Two-part bracket design

• Installation: Self-drilling screws

• Fixings: Screws included

• Frame compatibility: Single and double timber top plates

• Standards: AS 1684 and AS 1720, as stated in the supplied product information

Ideal For

• Reinforcing timber top plates around large service penetrations.

• Electrical contractors installing large conduits through timber framing.

• Plumbers routing sewer pipes through timber frame top plates.

• Installations involving vacuum ducting and similar building services.

• Residential construction, renovations and commercial building projects.

• Builders and carpenters seeking a dedicated timber frame reinforcement solution.

• Contractors requiring multiple braces for projects with several service openings.