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Cross bracing in a wall assembly

Q: How does the cross bracing get installed in a wall assembly when the Design specifies “Cross braced at mid-height” ? A: Details on cross-bracing can be found in the Supplement to the 1991 Edition of the “National Design Specifications” for wood construction. (PDF Available for purchase from AWC (Click Here). Most structural engineers are… read more

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