Storm Proof Bracing

Back in 2012 we had wind rip a 16' tall wall away from the braces at the cleats. We showed up and it was leaning on the neighbors house. I had even gone back after work to add bracing after work.
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Nails don't hold cleats down to wet OSB. When you factor in the strength of these @strongtie SDWS TIMBER Screws, the ease of removing and reusing the wood and screws, this is more efficient and stronger. #framersareadyingbreed #huberpartner #framer #makitatools #KeenUtility

[BamaRushandLilMan]

I could tell that thing was leanin out. Thanks for showing us that you don't need 2 blocks to secure

[danielsilvernale-ipqk]

Nice keen boots bro. Thinking about getting myself a pair

[zubwigv]

I live in one of the windiest places in the country and use a nail gun to fasten braces.

[bobcougar]

Nails are faster in the round trip only if you are using smooth shanks. Anything else and youl spend more time or waste more wood removing the nail.

[ThisReckless]

This isn't storm proof bracing because it comes down once the gables are set and is no longer there when the house is framed. This is wall bracing.

[joeskee]

Eyeballs, 1x4 block on the floor, one green treated 2x2 for bracing, few 8d nails, all you will ever need to brace walls

[Publicname]

How the heck you not pass out haunched over like that for more than 3 seconds.

[HappyEndins]

Never push out plumb sucker plumb wit a puller

[brandonray]

Omg let's just spend all day plumbing and lining. I guess you went to school for that. You save the the screws too I'm sure

[bassfan]

I thought screws didn't have shear strength

[ReginaJannie]

Time to come up with better building.. thus glued together sawdust construction kills thousands a year when a little hurricane tornado flood earthquake passes by..
Just use the 2500 year old gift ancient Rome brought here with Amerigo Vespucci:500 years ago, Reinforce concrete! Arched windows for strength, build high away from flood zone etc..

[jorgesantana]

16 double head nails will do and faster

[Stevesbe]

The first patent for weather control was issued in 1891 and it for a method that involved shooting liquefied carbonic gas into the atmosphere was patent #462, 795

[tykobis]

I would kick you off my job for using a screw gun for that

[matttrujillo]

All that extra work for something that is going to be taken off

[jeffreygordon]

Welp he ain't no carpenter. He's a screwer.

[mamyrammer]

I can tell the way he set the saw down he's a rookie

[_roundie_]

You look so cute and pretty and clean. No wonder we have a housing shortage. You guys don't work as hard as you used to