Farwell
Veteran Member
Eddie,
Strong Tie makes a metal bracing that will keep the building square.
I notice that there are no fire breaks in the walls. They would also help a little on the squareness and well as prevent a fire chimney if one ever gets started in the walls.
I lived in earthquake country for around 40 years and since leaving, anything I build is still built with that in mind.
Another thing I have used is a hurricane brace on at least two of the corners. Two 1/2 inch plywood 4x8 sheets nailed into each of the corners, nailed into each stud at 2 inch intervals or closer. It is amazing the extra strength this gives a building.
Your siding will more than likely do what you need but the extra labor and expense really won't be that much.
Strong Tie makes a metal bracing that will keep the building square.
I notice that there are no fire breaks in the walls. They would also help a little on the squareness and well as prevent a fire chimney if one ever gets started in the walls.
I lived in earthquake country for around 40 years and since leaving, anything I build is still built with that in mind.
Another thing I have used is a hurricane brace on at least two of the corners. Two 1/2 inch plywood 4x8 sheets nailed into each of the corners, nailed into each stud at 2 inch intervals or closer. It is amazing the extra strength this gives a building.
Your siding will more than likely do what you need but the extra labor and expense really won't be that much.