Sway Brace: Metal straps or wood blocks installed diagonally on the inside of a wall from bottom to top plate, to prevent the wall from twisting, racking, or falling over 'domino' fashion.

 

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Sway Brace: Metal straps or wood blocks installed diagonally on the inside of a wall from bottom to top plate, to prevent the wall from twisting, racking, or falling over 'domino' fashion.

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Let-In Brace: Nominal 1 inch-thick boards applied into notched studs diagonally. Also, an 'L' shaped, long (@ 10') metal strap that are installed by the framer at the rough stage to give support to an ext . . . View Full Definition

Corner Braces: Diagonal braces at the corners of the framed structure designed to stiffen and strengthen the wall.

Cut-In Brace: Nominal 2-inch-thick members, usually 2 by 4's, cut in between each stud diagonally.

Brace: An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. Often used on walls as temporary bracing until framing has been completed.