Metal Strap Wall Bracing

First is the most obvous that t and l refer to the shape of the metal brace while x and v refer to the orientation on the wall an x or v as you look at the wall in elevation.

Metal strap wall bracing. Cs coiled straps are continuous utility straps which can be cut to length on the job site. Find angles brackets braces at lowe s today. Many straps are designed to be used back to back on a piece of lumber without fastener interference. Strap brace complies with the wall bracing rules of as1684 residential timber framed construction.

For interior non bearing wall. If the wall is pre framed on the floor place the part into the saw kerf and put one nail into the top plate. T and l bracing have added problems in that the stud has to be notched to install the bracing meaning your 2x4 becomes a 2x3 and is probably inadequate for both. Use minimum of 2x6 studs with rcwb 2x4 min.

Solid blocking is placed at each end of the wall adjacent to wall openings and 8 o c. Horizontal strap lateral bracing for wall studs. Lateral bracing consists of a field cut stud or track for solid blocking and steel strap bracing on both flanges of the studs. These ties connect both solid sawn and engineered lumber across a wide range of applications.

Single cut a saw kerf 5 8 deep twb or 1 1 8 deep rcwb along the run line. Available in many lengths widths and thicknesses straps can be used on the wide or narrow face of lumber for light repairs or heavy duty projects. Mgb0708 structural bracing strap. Pryda strap brace with tensioner is an easy to use flat strap steel bracing for roofs walls ceilings and floors.

Simpson strong tie hurricane ties are designed to resist simpson strong tie hurricane ties are designed to resist high winds and seismic forces by positively connecting trusses rafters to the top of wall of the structure. Walls can also be braced with plywood or osb boards. Establish a run line using the bracing as a straight edge. Windbracing straps are usually hidden by the exposed structures.