Wall Bracing Made Easy

APA-The Engineered Wood Association’s free online Wall Line Bracing Calculator eases the burden of interpreting wall bracing requirements by streamlining the process and bringing designers, builders, and building departments onto the same page. The step-by-step tool uses basic user inputs and internal calculations to determine the amount of wall bracing needed for each house plan and to comply with IRC bracing requirements. It also provides a concise printable package of the design, including layouts, for inclusion in plan submittals.