Interior Wall Bracing and Bottom Plate Anchor
Photo Details
- Date: December 3, 2025
- Time: 3:29 PM EST
- Weather: Overcast, 18-22°F. Snow visible outside; cold late afternoon conditions.
- Phase: Framing – wall bracing and plate installation
- View: Inside the framed structure looking toward rear and side walls
Description
Close interior view highlighting temporary diagonal bracing, wall stud layout, and treated bottom plate connection at the slab edge. Shows how bracing is anchored and how openings are framed.
Visible Elements
- Diagonal braces tying walls together to keep framing plumb
- Treated bottom plates anchored to slab with gasket beneath
- Framed window openings and stacked studs along the wall line
- Sawhorse and tools staged inside for ongoing work
- Temporary lattice fence visible through openings showing site context
Notes
- Useful for confirming bottom plate material, anchor spacing, and bracing strategy prior to sheathing.
- Captures slab condition and clean work area before further framing steps.