A Guide to the 2006 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions

Builders and designers know that bracing is just one of many important factors to consider when designing, performing a plan review, or building and inspecting a structure. However, bracing is often one of the most common sources of confusion and misapplication. A Guide to the 2006 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions is a four color book designed to help users apply the code correctly in the application of the lateral bracing requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code® (IRC). 160pp.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the forces that act on a house.
• History of bracing and how it works.
• Bracing and its use in the IRC.
• The physical limits under which bracing can be used.
• Bracing options available to the builder/designer.
• Determining how much bracing is required with adjustments and variations.
• Special considerations for bracing.
• Attachment details for bracing units.
• Pony and cripple walls.
• Whole house considerations.