Install and Test Diagonal Brace (Compression Orientation)

What happens here

The presenter removes the first diagonal brace. He then places the diagonal brace into the frame, this time running from the bottom left corner (hinge side, typically) up to the top right corner (latch side, typically). He points out that this orientation places the diagonal under compression when the gate sags, which is ideal for a wooden brace. He demonstrates by stepping on the frame's bottom rail, showing significantly less sag and much more rigidity compared to the previous orientation. He explains that the compression force from the top right corner is transferred down the brace to the bottom left, effectively supporting the frame.

Goal: Demonstrate the effective diagonal bracing orientation