Steel Building Chord Brace at Double Purlin or Girt Install - How To DIY Steel Building

In this video, we will cover the installation of chord braces when your building requires a double purlin or girt. Chord braces are required to brace the inside flange of your columns and roof trusses of the web-truss framing system. The locations required will be shown as dashed lines on your W drawings. #howto #steelbuildings #barndominium Your columns and roof trusses will have small tabs welded onto the inside flange at each location that a chord brace is required. Your chord brace quantity and lengths will be identified on the Building Shipment Summary page of your shipment list The hardware required to install your chord braces will be identified on the Truss Hardware List of your shipment list. For the attachment of the chord brace to the column or roof truss you will use a bolt and nut. Ensure your columns are straight, and your roof trusses are vertical and plumb before installing your chord braces. Attach one end of your chord brace to the angle clip using a nut and bolt. Then attach chord braces to the truss using another bolt and nut and tighten. Bend the chord brace to a 45-degree angle from the truss to where the angle clip rests on the flanges of your double purlin and girt, and attach using (2) Tek screws into the purlin or girt. For endwall columns or roof trusses, you will only have ONE side of the truss that requires chord braces even though you will have pre-welded tabs on both sides of the column or roof truss. The chord brace on your endwall frames will be installed towards the inside of your building. For interior frames you will install a chord brace on each side of the column or roof truss, out to the purlin or girt. Continue installing your chord braces until all braces required are in place. At Worldwide Steel Buildings, we believe in putting the power of creation into your hands. Our steel building kits have been meticulously designed with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, offering a seamless assembly process that empowers you to bring your vision to life, one bolt at a time. When you choose Worldwide Steel Buildings, you choose more than just a DIY metal building kit – you choose a promise. A promise of exceptional quality, cost-effective solutions, and a warranty that reflects our confidence in every component. Should you ever need assistance, our dedicated building specialists are just a call away, ready to provide the support you need to transform your prefab dream into a steel reality. Give us a call at 1-800-825-0316, or visit our website at worldwidesteelbuildings.com. DISCLAIMER All details, recommendations, and suggestions in this video are for general guidelines only and are not meant to be all inclusive. Industry accepted installation practices regarding all areas not specifically discussed in this video should be followed. Only experienced and knowledgeable installers familiar with accepted practices should be used to assure a quality project. All safety requirements, whether statutory, regulatory, or customary, must always be adhered to during the installation of components supplied by the manufacturer. Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA and other local codes or laws is critical and is the responsibility of the installer.