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Metal straps are used to tie the first floor joists to the walls (where they are
running parallel to the wall). They are also used to tie the
roof truss joists and rafters to the gable walls. Use a chisel and wooden mallet (preferably chiselling away from you)
to notch the joists to allow the
straps to lie flush with the joists.
The straps must bridge 3 joists and noggins must be nailed to the joists to support them. The straps are nailed to the joists and noggins. The gap left between the blocks, to accomodate the strap, can be seen, and will be filled with cement. |
| The photo on the right shows the straps for the roof truss joists and rafters. |
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The plans will show where the noggins between the joists are to be nailed. Long joists will require 2 sets of noggins. |
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