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title: "G2. Alternate bracing system"
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# G2. Alternate bracing system

Published 2026-08-17

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A lumber bracing method and its limitations.

A 2 by 4 bracing method can also be used, by attaching lumber to both sides of the wall and looping wire through the block around the 2 by 4s and tying them off.

This method is less effective because it is more difficult to adjust the bracing and plumb the wall.