The KBS1Z knee-brace stabilizer makes a structural connection between knee bracing and columns or beams to help stabilize free-standing structures, and comply with many prescriptive deck bracing requirements such as AWC’s DCA6 Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide. Factory-formed at a 45° angle and easily installed with nails, the KBS1Z braces 2x, 4x and 6x in line post-to-beam configurations. Check with your local building department for deck bracing requirements.
Installation:
- Use all specified fasteners.
- For installations at an angle other than 45°, bend KBS1Z along slots to desired angle. Bend one time only.
- For equal-width members, install (2) KBS1Z on each end of brace
- For 2x knee brace, install single KBS1Z on each end of brace
- Beam-to-Post: Install in pairs.
NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values
California Residents: WARNING