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Timber frame with diagonal plywood braces and timber
gussets.
Diagonal stainless-steel strapping
Not usually relied upon as the sole means of applying diagonal bracing to a frame, this
consists of stainless steel that comes on a roll and is screwed to the frame diagonally. It is
available in various widths and thicknesses and can be found in most builders' merchants.
This strapping only works in tension, so it is important to understand which way you are
trying to stop the building leaning when using it for racking strength. If in doubt, fix it di-
agonally in both directions.
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