Brace Frame General Information

The Hardy Frame® Brace Frame comes in widths of 32", 48", 64" and 80". Brace Frames are a rectangular shape with a single diagonal member, which resists lateral loads in both tension and compression. The two vertical end posts and the diagonal member are rectangular, tube shapes. The posts have ¾" thick plate washers built into each end with openings on the edge to allow access to the concentrically loaded hold down bolts. The vertical and diagonal members are capped at the top and bottom with channels. These channels mirror each other with a stamped hole pattern that receives anchor bolts and screws. There are also non-structural “field” studs spaced at 16" OC for the purpose of attaching surface finishes.

Hardy Frame® Brace Frames are available in three series:"Standard", "H" and "S". The"Standard Series" is made of 14-gage steel and are built to standard wood studheights. The “H” or Heavy DutySeries is also built to standard wood stud heights, but thematerial is 12-gage steel for increased allowable loads. The “S” Series Brace Frames are 14-gageand are built tosteel stud heights.