d. Temporary Bracing. Temporary bracing is placed at intervals small enough to hold the wall
straight (see Figure 2-9). Bracing placed diagonally on the studs running from the sole plate to the top
plate will increase the strength of the wall against horizontal stress (se Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-9. Temporary bracing
Figure 2-10. Temporary diagonal bracing
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