How to Install Knee Braces to Support MASSIVE Beams

[@boltaction8541]

Looks good, definitely would have jacked that center beam up straight though

[@SethVenableFishing]

Great Video! Good job getting it done!

[@tennesseetimber]

Thank you!

[@bruceharvey8810]

Kinda late but I would suggest you would have been better off if you jacked up the beam. You could have just cut the ends of the knee braces at 45 degrees and made the lengths the same. Using the strap to hold the brace for fastening is a great way.

[@tennesseetimber]

I thought about that, but I don’t have experience in that area. I was afraid it would put too much stress on the beam and it would crack.

[@allenhess6583]

How to best fix the mistake. Well you came up the most logical answer. With tunnel vision. We all have it we just don’t control it well. Back to the fix. Jack up your sagging beam, then go up a little more. Now scab on a longish 2x12 on each side of your 6x6. This will settle slightly but will look much better. This needs some bolts or lag screws to provide support and prevent further sagging. Your solution may work but the first thing I see is that sag.

[@randyelston7063]

Should have jacked the beam back up then mark and cut

[@tennesseetimber]

Thought about that, but wasn’t sure if it would crack from the force.

[@merkymerks3954]

Put a post in the middle and knee brace

[@lakesrlife4595]

Nice work. Hope that helps.

[@tennesseetimber]

Thank you

[@stevek5988]

Knee, elbow, thigh, some body part. If it looks good from your house, then it's good enough.

[@tennesseetimber]

Haha! Thanks man. Appreciate you watching.