2x4 braces11/19/2023 How am I being snippy - because I don’t agree w/ you? You disagreed w/ me from post I made 2 years ago !. Corner Brace 3-in x 0.75-in x 3-in 12-Gauge Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Corner Brace (4-Pack) Model 22504SSBLG. National Hardware Reed Black Steel Handrail Bracket 3-5/16 in. Responses above are in response to your quote above a few places above contradicting my statement: Qoute " In most jurisdictions, collar ties are only required where the designer has specified them." Which is not true. Morris 6-in x 3-in x 6-in Stainless Steel Wall Bracket. *'I’ve made it clear thruout thread I’m in Texas !*Judging from your snippy attitude, I don’t care where you are. As for you asking me whether or not you’re in Texas… I don’t know where you are. What is that supposed to mean ? I’m impressed - But Please don’t compare your resume to mine I was a carpenter in CA, CO, and WA for 32 years, a framing and finish contractor for 5. Not True- Collar ties ar required - IRC (and my jurisdictions- original post was from TX) Generally, the need for collar ties is called out by the architect ( who usually designs the roof framing) and maybe the engineer. No one plans designs ?, What does that mean? You didn’t clarify in General across America as you now say. This was your response to a quote from me 2 years ago. You’re qoute - In most jurisdictions, collar ties are only required where the designer has specified them. I’m talking about in general, across North America. Why are you getting all bent out of shape? Judging from your snippy attitude, I don’t care where you are. No one plans designs, they create designs and draw plans. Reach up above the strip and make a mark on the strip where it meets the joist. Each end will form an angle against the joist. and Plan designers around here sure the hell don’t dictate whether collar ties are required ! ! They Draw Plans. Simply hold a strip flat between the two joists, ensuring the top edge and bottom edge of the strip line up with the top and bottom edge marks. Please explain why you know all this better than I that has local knowledge and experience for over 30 years. ![]() Original poster is in Texas and so am I that you are responding to. Now sheet the wall, cover it with house wrap and stand it up.Most jurisdictions where? You’re in Colorado and I’m in Texas? And what designers ? Are you kidding ? I expect you will need to cut the angles to match the wall and plate but do that after its in place and secured with two nails per stud/plate. Lastly remove the cut out section with a hammer blow and set in your brace. Now cut thru next to your line on the inside, (where the brace goes), so two cuts. ![]() ![]() Next set your circular saw depth to match that of the brace. Next quickly run a pencil down both sides tracing its location and then remove it. Then lay your 1x or 2x brace on the wall where you want it, and tack it there. However if you wish to install the wood braces.īuild your wall, and while it is still down square it and make sure that at least your outside studs and plates are straight. Cut three pieces of scrap 2x4 to 7-1/4 to make the interior support pieces. The Simpson steel braces only require 1 saw kerf and then you insert the steel track into the kerf and sheet over it. Braces Brackets, Braces and Corbels Brackets, braces and corbels all play a. Here we generally do not use the braces, but consider the plywood or OSB sheathing to be a structural member of the wall, however the wooden "Let In Braces" are not that labor intensive, and I have put more than a few in at times as it really does stiffen up the wall. Stephen I am on the opposite side of the country from Joe, I am in NY.
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