Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Narrow Garage Wall Portal Frame with Tension Straps

Double 2x4 jambs, continuous structural sheathing, CS16 steel tension straps

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
24 parts and 100 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Ensure anchor bolts have minimum 7-inch embedment with heavy bearing washers to avoid blowout under seismic uplift.
Do not substitute undersized nails into portal framing straps; shear load relies strictly on full-shank fasteners.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Narrow Garage Wall Portal Frame with Tension Straps

Double 2x4 jambs, continuous structural sheathing, CS16 steel tension straps

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
24 parts and 100 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Ensure anchor bolts have minimum 7-inch embedment with heavy bearing washers to avoid blowout under seismic uplift.
Do not substitute undersized nails into portal framing straps; shear load relies strictly on full-shank fasteners.