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lumber brace edge distance minimum for lag screws?

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delagina

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Sep 18, 2010
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I will be using a diagonal brace similar to this picture. I only have very minimal axial loads on the brace.
So the brace size and bolts will be minimum. This guide from FEMA doesn't show the edge distance and bolt distance.

I plan on using 1"x6" for the diagonal brace but not sure if I will meet the minimum edge distances required.

Also I'm used to using 3/4" dia bolt as minimum for steel in my industry.
What is the minimum bolt diameter you will use in this case (lumber/timber) brace?


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I wouldn't be bothering with using a 1x6, those aren't worth anything structurally. 2x6 or bigger. The edge and end distances you want to know about are in the NDS.
 
I will use 2x8 .. 2" edge distance and 4" bolt distance.. and 1/2" dia lag screw.. this should be good..
 
I'd opt for galvanized spikes, maybe 4. Stagger the locations.
 
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