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Learn how to apply the International Residential Code (IRC) wall bracing provisions for code-compliant dwellings. Find out the basic concepts, requirements, methods, and options for foam-sheathed walls and other bracing solutions.
Learn the basic principles of creating strong, resilient, IRC-compliant walls from Bob Clark, APA Senior Engineered Wood Specialist.
16 wrz 2020 · Learn how to design and install wall bracing for residential buildings according to the International Residential Code (IRC). This webinar covers the basics of lateral forces, load paths, braced wall lines and code requirements.
Learn how to build walls that resist lateral loads from wind and earthquakes with wall bracing methods and wood structural panels. Find webinars, resources and examples from APA, the leading source of information about engineered wood products.
This video outlines APA's simplified wall bracing method, a process that reduces the complexity of determining IRC wall bracing requirements for many common ...
This article provides an introductory explanation on the vast topic of bracing, with a specific focus on structural wall bracing. Further articles and blogs will cover more details on different bracing requirements involving roof bracing and bracing installation guides.
10 wrz 2024 · Bracing is a well-known construction technique that helps improve the structural performance of a building against lateral forces. It provides structural stability, durability, and resistance to various forces, such as strong wind or seismic activity.
