Floor Stiffening
Will adding 2x6 blocking, perpendicular to the floor joists provide the same stiffening properties as 2x4 diagonal bracing?
Will adding 2x6 blocking, perpendicular to the floor joists provide the same stiffening properties as 2x4 diagonal bracing?
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