Construction Techniques

A knee brace is a diagonal structural component used in wood framing to enhance the stability and load-bearing capacity of a building. Typically, knee braces are short braces typically placed in corners and are almost always positioned at a 45-degree angle, rather than spanning the full height of the structure.…

Wall studs are vertical framing members in wood construction that provide support for walls, carry vertical loads from the roof and floors, and resist lateral forces. These components are essential to the structural integrity of a building, forming the skeleton of walls onto which sheathing, drywall, and other materials are…