How to replace a brace?

[Zynx]

Hello,

I have a small question regarding how to handle this wall. As you can see, there's a diagonal brace across the wall.
I'm planning to install a window on the left side and a door on the right side.

How do you think one should proceed to replace the diagonal brace? (On the opposite wall (behind the back when photographing) there's no room for a diagonal brace there either.

 

[Forbo]

You can use perforated tape instead, it works well. It usually fits between windows and doors too.

 

[öringen]

You can place small braces at the top in both corners and also in the corners below. On top of the post in the middle, you can also make small braces at the top.

 

[KnockOnWood]

Alternatively clad the wall with panels, OSB, or plywood.
It stabilizes the wall enormously well.

And with windows and doors, it sounds like some furnishing is still planned

 

[Zynx]

Either planks or råspont (19x120) was the plan. Small braces were a good idea.

HHur.tänkte you were supposed to use nail joints? In the same way?

 

[KnockOnWood]

Sometimes it's called perforated strap.

http://www.jula.se/halband-340048

It's screwed with anchor screws into all the studs it passes, preferably at a 45° angle over the wall.
In your case, perhaps in an X between the door and the window.
And screw firmly into the bottom plate and top plate.

Use the thicker perforated strap for safety on a large barn.

 

[Zynx]

Ok, but does it really hold up? For example, a nail plate can handle it regardless of which way it bends. A strap is best for holding if it's subjected to a pulling force and not a compressive one? (Maybe I'm just overdoing it when I build, but I want it fairly stable ;-) )

 

[hempularen]

If you make a cross, you get pulling power in one of the two bands, that's enough.

 

[andersmc]

Ok, but does it really hold? For example, a nail plate can handle whichever direction it might skew. A band is best to hold onto if it's subjected to a pulling force and not a compressive one? (Maybe it's just me who overdoes it when I build, but I want it quite stable ;-) )

Yes, the bands must always be set in a cross. With a stud, one might be enough.