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\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/arrowtimber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/64.png” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] 
\n[\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]In the timber framing industry, one of the most common practices to support walls laterally, is the well-tested knee brace. Depending on the builder, there can be a variety of different methods. Here is an overview of bracing systems used in timber framing.<\/p>\n

Cantilevered System:<\/strong>
\nThe Cantilevered System is one of the earliest forms of building. Cantilever is a long projecting beam or girder buried deep into the ground.<\/p>\n

Of course, early buildings did not have pressure treated posts, so this method was discarded early on.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Load to Footprint System:<\/strong>
\nPicture 12\u00d712 posts, 4\u2032 long, standing on end in your garage. How much lateral (sideways) force can that 12\u00d712s\u2019s footprint take before tumbling over?<\/p>\n

The Load to Footprint System uses the force and leverage compared to the footprint ratio to calculate how much connection hardware is required to keep the structure from toppling over.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Cruck System:<\/strong>
\nThe Cruck System is nothing more than a glorified teepee. Early builders would use crooked trees to gain more head room. The basic premise remains: Lean two sticks together and fasten them at the peak.<\/p>\n

You can find modern day Cruck Systems in A-framed homes, metal pole buildings, and even certain churches are built with specially-made curved glulam beams. These are a type of structural wood product made up of layers of dimensioned lumber bonded with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives.<\/p>\n

Knee Bracing System:<\/strong>
\nWith this system, the posts are locked in at the top via tension and compression, and the posts need to only resist pressure laterally (or sideways).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to make sure your post base connection will resist the potential lateral and uplift load it could face.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Thru-Tenon System:<\/strong>
\nNot unlike the Load to Footprint System, the Thru-Tenon System works in a horizontal fashion. The \u201cfootprint\u201d is the end of the horizontal tie beam where it meets the post.<\/p>\n

It also has a built-in safety factor,where the tenon and the tension peg or pin holding the footprint tight would both have to fail.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Shear Diaphragm System<\/strong>:
\nSay for example your house is 200 feet long by 30 feet wide. Any lateral load applied to the face of the 200 foot long wall is transferred to each of the shorter walls.<\/p>\n

Force pushes lengthwise at the top of the 30 foot wall in a horizontal direction. In other words, the shorter walls support the longer walls and keeps them from falling over.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]A 2\u00d74 or 2\u00d76 means nothing in a 200 foot span. All the nails used to fasten down the roof work together using compression and tension to create a rigid shear diaphragm. In this example, a 30 foot wide shear diaphragm would be inadequate.<\/p>\n

Periodic interior bracing\/shear walls would be required. The shear diaphragm is commonly integrated with both hybrid timber frames, and full timber frames by using floors, walls, and roofs to fortify the structure.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to discuss details of your projects timber needs, contact us.
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