Builder broke a wall strap brace when tightening up the brace.
They put a new one on but only nailed the bottom of it to the side of the bottom plate with 5 or 6 clouts. Top appears correctly done though I need to get a ladder and check that all the tops are at least double nailed.
Apart from that many nails in one spot weakening the timber, is that still compliant with regs? I thought the strap brace must go under the bottom plate?
Should they have place it between a noggin and the bottom plate and then bolted the noggin through the bottom plate into the slab?
any info appreciated
Thx
RiH