Install Angled Wooden Brace
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All that metal is code, but we like to add this scab to help keep our post/beam acting as one unit!
What happens here
Take a pre-cut wooden brace, typically with mitered ends (e.g., 45-degree angles), and fit it into the corner formed by the vertical post and the horizontal beam. The brace should be positioned to transfer load diagonally, enhancing the rigidity and preventing racking of the structure. Ensure it is flush against both surfaces. The video shows placing this angled piece and aligning it 'to the line' (presumably a reference mark).
Goal: Introduce an angled wooden brace, cut with mitered ends, to fit snugly between the vertical post and the horizontal beam, providing diagonal support.
Tools and materials
- Angled Wooden Brace
- Horizontal Wooden Beam
- Vertical Wooden Post