Timber Framers Guild Forums Tools Timber Engineering Brace Compression Loads (Ed Levin Question?)

Hi Christopher,

Brace buckling is a fairly common phenomenon in timber framed buildings especially in respect of roof (wind) braces. These tend to be made a bit thinner than wall braces and are less well secured (lap top, mortice & tenon bottom). Wind braces are frequently lost over time making buckling problems worse for surviving braces.

Regards

Ken Hume P.Eng.