Strap bracing that was never tensioned
Fitted, visible, and contributing nothing.
In short: Metal strap bracing only resists load once tensioned. We found some that never was.
How strap bracing works
It resists lateral load in tension. Slack, it carries nothing at all.
What we recorded
Strap bracing installed but not tensioned on a frame in this corridor.
Why it passes unnoticed
It is present. Counting braces gets you the right number and the wrong answer.
What else sits at frame
Top plate anchors omitted, top plates undersized, a girder truss unsupported.
What to do
Book the frame inspection and hand over the engineering. The comparison is the value.
Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Rockbank. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
