Today the builders were installing metal straps connecting the joists of the first floor to the floor joists of the second floor. These straps are installed every other joist. The purpose was two-fold. Firstly when the builders lift the house, now scheduled for August 16th, the first floor framing must be secured to the rest of the house, otherwise it could separate during the lift. Secondly, the installation of the metal straps structurally links the first two floors allowing them to move as one during a quake, thereby helping to minimize damage.
Today the builders were installing metal straps connecting the joists of the first floor to the floor joists of the second floor. These straps are installed every other joist. The purpose was two-fold. Firstly when the builders lift the house, now scheduled for August 16th, the first floor framing must be secured to the rest of the house, otherwise it could separate during the lift. Secondly, the installation of the metal straps structurally links the first two floors allowing them to move as one during a quake, thereby helping to minimize damage.
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