Wall bracing is essential to a home's structural integrity, but navigating IRC code requirements can be a challenge for even experienced building professionals. APA's free, user-friendly online wall bracing calculator was developed to help builders, designers, and code officials streamline the process of calculating and demonstrating IRC wall bracing compliance. This on-demand webinar provides an in-depth demonstration of the calculator, offering practical guidance to simplify your design process and ensure code compliance.
What you’ll learn:
How to set up a project using APA's free online wall bracing calculator
Techniques for calculating and demonstrating IRC wall bracing compliance
How to apply design flexibility within code requirements to suit your project needs
Best practices for selecting and implementing effective wall bracing techniques
Practical skills to streamline the wall bracing design process on future projects
What you’ll earn
A downloadable certificate of completion is available after completing a brief quiz
Participants who complete the quiz qualify for 1 AIA HSW/LU.
CEUs and certificate(s) received upon course completion are transferrable and may be applied towards PDHs or other general CEUs/certifications, such as PE
Offered by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.