The Powertruss Brace is a lightweight metal truss frame that can be used for all types of bracing ranging from N3 (W41N) to C3 (W60C) cyclonic.

A certified racking test has been conducted by BHP Steel Lysaght -Test Report 1562 and all PT Brace Powertruss models have been certified by Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The PT Brace Powertruss Wall Bracing System complies with the provisions of Section B, Structures, of the Building Code of Australia (B.C.A.).

The relevant Australian Standard Codes, Specifications and references relied upon are

• AS 1170.1 - 2002
• AS 1170.2 - 2002
• AS 4100 - 1998
• AS 4600 - 1996
• Serviceability Limit State Deflections limited to H/300

Engineers, Architects and Designers can specify the Powertruss Brace on working drawings with pre-approved Engineer Certification.

Large window and door openings are a breeze, especially where minimum wall space is available for bracing, as the Powertruss Brace has a capacity to 28kN per metre ultimate limit state load. The Powertruss Brace fits between the studs within the house frame and bolts directly to the slab using hold down bolts specially designed and engineered certified.

The Powertruss Wall Bracing System is manufactured to suit standard building frames of 2400mm, 2550mm, 2700mm, 3000mm, 3300mm and 3600mm nominal heights. However, Special Sizes can be supplied on request.

Experiencing a bracing problem? The Powertruss Brace will surely solve it.

No other bracing system compares to the Powertruss Wall Bracing System.