Sloped dragon ties
The beauty of dragon ties is that they provide extra lateral support to an external wall, allowing a bigger room size before a ceiling diaphragm is needed. There are some rules around their use though.
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By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2018, Build 169
The beauty of dragon ties is that they provide extra lateral support to an external wall, allowing a bigger room size before a ceiling diaphragm is needed. There are some rules around their use though.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2018, Build 169
More complex building designs may include wings with shared walls that have extra considerations for bracing demand.