Design

Permanent Building Bracing

1. Wall Bracing
1. Corner
2. Mid-Point (depending on building length, may require additional sets of bracing)
2. Roof Bracing (coordinate with truss design)
1. End
2. Mid-Point (depending on building length, may require additional sets of bracing)
3. Material
1. Pre-Punched Galvanized Steel Banding
2. Dimensional Lumber
4. Connection Requirements
1. Size -
   Examples: 10d, 16d
2. Type -
   Examples: Ring Shank, Spiral Shank
3. Quantity & Location
4. Fasteners Required for Pre-Punched Galvanized Steel Banding
5. Diaphragm Design
1. Exterior Walls & Roof
2. Wood Structural Panel Sheathing, Metal Panels
3. Fastener Requirements