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Nolan Roof Rafter Strengthening Strap installed from the attic along a wood rafter

How to Plan for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps

Planning for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps starts with confirming that the existing rafters and project conditions fit Nolan Structural Products' published criteria. This is a planning guide, not a complete...

How to Plan for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps

Planning for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps starts with confirming that the existing rafters and project conditions fit Nolan Structural Products' published criteria. This is a planning guide, not a complete...

Nolan Floor Joist Stiffening Strap System installed along wood floor joists to reduce bounce and deflection

How to Reinforce Floor Joists for a Home Gym

A home gym can expose floor bounce that was less noticeable when the room held lighter furniture. Racks, weight plates, treadmills, and repeated movement can make an otherwise serviceable floor...

How to Reinforce Floor Joists for a Home Gym

A home gym can expose floor bounce that was less noticeable when the room held lighter furniture. Racks, weight plates, treadmills, and repeated movement can make an otherwise serviceable floor...

EZ Brace for Post-to-Beam Connections: Function and Fit

EZ Brace Adjustable Diagonal Brace Connector Guide

An adjustable diagonal brace connector solves a specific framing problem: connecting a wood brace between a post and beam when the joint angle varies from one project to the next....

EZ Brace Adjustable Diagonal Brace Connector Guide

An adjustable diagonal brace connector solves a specific framing problem: connecting a wood brace between a post and beam when the joint angle varies from one project to the next....