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Used in framing applications as wall bracing which provides significant resistance to lateral loads
Used as X - Bracing in wall assembly to resist racking and comply with seismic requirements
System applies for walls height above 3.5m
ASTM & CODE STANDARDS:
- USG Boral Flat straps are produced to meet or exceed ASTM C645 and C955
- Galvanized sheet steel meets or exceeds requirements of ASTM A-653
- For installation & storage information refer to ASTM C1007 & C754
GREEN BENEFITS AND RECYCLED CONTENT:
- LEED Credit MR 2 – USG Boral products are manufactured from cold-formed steel. Steel is 100% recyclable, which helps divert debris from the waste stream.
- LEED Credit MR 4 – USG Boral steel products have a minimum of 25.5% post-consumer recycled content, and 6.8% pre-consumer.
