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WHAT IS CANBRACE X PANEL?
Canbrace® X Panels are an in wall bracing system that resists earthquake and
wind loads on timber frame buildings designed and constructed in accordance
with NZS 3604. X Panels consist of a timber frame with steel rods used as cross
bracing. There are five panel widths, and the panels are fitted at pre-nail
plants or on site in a space left in the wall frame. The panels replace the
normal studs in the area of wall where they are located and fit between the
wall frame top and bottom plates. Panels are manufactured by pre-nail plants
licenced by Bracing Solutions Limited. Canbrace® X Panels are for use in
internal dry, protected environments with walls that are lined – typically the
interior and exterior walls of a house. The panels are fixed to timber frame
floors and slab-on-ground ground floors and timber frame first floors. They are
not intended for use in subfloor spaces and other exposed to the elements
situations
* Outstanding Bracing Performance
* Robustly Engineered
* Structure fully braced during construction
* Freedom to select linings of choice
- no requirement for linings to provide bracing
* Performance not affected by moisture
* Simple On-site Installation
* BRANZ Appraisal No 625(2008)
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