Wall Bracing
A full range of Dunnings manufactured bracing used to provide bracing strength during wall frame construction
Applications
- Position the Wall Bracing as specified by the frame drawings or code requirement.
- Mark the saw cut position using the Wall Bracing edge as guide, making sure that the angle between top plate and Wall Bracing is approximately 45° (but no less than 30° and no greater than 60°).
- Cut the marked studs and plates to a depth of 18mm (no deeper than 20mm).
- Place the unpunched leg of the Wall Bracing into the saw cut, with the punched leg facing towards the bottom plate.
- Trim the Wall Bracing to the required length.
- Fix the Wall Bracing to each stud and each plate using 2/30 x 2.8mm Dunnings’ nails.
Typical Use
1.5kN/m Bracing Capacity as per AS1684-2010 Residential Timber-Framed Construction, Table 8.18(c)
Notching
The maximum depth of a notch or saw-cut shall NOT exceed 20mm.
Product Specification |
Product Code |
|---|---|
| DES Wall Brace Galvanised (nominal) 20 x 18 x 1.2mm x 3.6m Length |
BDB1.2X3.6 |
| DES Wall Brace Galvanised (nominal) 20 x 18 x 1.2mm x 4.2m Length |
BDB1.2X4.2 |
| DES Wall Brace Galvanised (nominal) 20 x 18 x 1.2mm x 4.8m Length |
BDB1.2X4.8 |
Material Specification | |
|---|---|
| Thickness: | 1.2mm |
| Material: | G300-Z275 |
Nails | |
|---|---|
| BN 30 x 2.8mm Galvanised Timber Connector nails |
