GIB EzyBrace® Systems Updated to offer improved design flexibility and further simplification of the bracing design and build process.

Appraisal No. 928 (2016) GIB EzyBrace® Systems, 2016. It is of prime importance to comply with the details of design, construction and workmanship in this document.

GIB EzyBrace® Software for timber framing (including GIB Weatherline®) - Microsoft Microsoft compatible version.

• A single fastener pattern for all GIB EzyBrace® Bracing Systems. • GIB ® Grabber ® 32x6g screws can now be used in BL and GS systems. • Responsibly conservative and reliable bracing unit ratings.

GIB EzyBrace® Systems for use with light steel framing have been updated in March 2017 to offer improved simplicity and efficiency. Key changes include: — UPDATED – GIB EzyBrace® Bracing Design Software for light steel framing – Download free from gib.co.nz/ezybrace — NEW – Bracing for steel framing GS2s-NOM

This specification sheet is issued in conjunction with the publication GIB EzyBrace ® Systems Daub of GIBFix® adhesive at 300mm centres to intermediate studs and nogs. Single 32mm x 6g GIB® Grabber® High Thread Screws or 32mm x 7g GIB® Grabber® Dual Thread Screws at 300mm centres. Single 32mm x 6g GIB® Grabber® High Thread Screws or ...

GIB HELPLINE OR GIB.CO.NZ FOR MORE INFO GIB EZYBRACE ® SOFTWARE INSTALLATION. PROBLEMS DOWNLOADING GIB EZYBRACE ® SOFTWARE FROM THE GIB WEBSITE. 03. Click on the ‘Extract All’ button. 04. Click the ‘Extract’ button and the archive will be extracted into a new folder called ‘GIB EzyBrace ® 12-18u’.

GIB EzyBrace® Systems 2016 literature and software includes the option of allowing nominally fixed internal walls lined on both sides with GIB® plasterboard to contribute to the building’s bracing resistance. The fixing pattern as illustrated below represents the standard fixing pattern as published on page 38-

1.1 GIB EzyBrace® Systems 2016 are a range of wall and ceiling bracing systems based on the use of GIB® Standard, GIB Braceline® and other GIB® plasterboards. GIB EzyBrace® Systems 2016 are used to resist earthquake and wind loads on timber frame buildings designed and constructed in accordance with NZS 3604 and the GIBFix® Framing System.

the GIB® Site Guide. In order for GIB® systems to perform as tested, all components must be installed exactly as prescribed. Substituting components produces an entirely different system and may seriously compromise performance. Follow the specifications. This specification sheet is issued in conjunction with the publication GIB EzyBrace ...