{"product_id":"simpson-strong-kbs-knee-brace-stabilizer","title":"Simpson Strong KBS Knee Brace Stabilizer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productLongDescription\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe KBS1Z knee brace stabilizer makes a structural connection between knee bracing and columns or beams to help stabilize freestanding structures and comply with many prescriptive deck bracing requirements such as AWC's DCA6 Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide. Factory-formed at a 45° angle and easily installed with nails, the KBS1Z braces 2x, 4x and 6x in line post-to-beam configurations. Check with your local building department for deck bracing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productAttributes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pubmaterial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16 gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"finish\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZMAX\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecoating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"installation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse all specified fasteners; see General Notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor installations at an angle other than 45°, bend KBS1Z along slots to desired angle. Bend one time only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnee Brace:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Cut braces at desired angle\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Bend KBS1Z to desired angle if required\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Install fasteners to secure in place\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— For equal-width members, install (2) KBS1Z on each end of brace (see illustration, connection type 1)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— For 2x knee brace, install single KBS1Z on each end of brace (see illustration, connection type 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeam-to-Post:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Install in pairs; see illustrations for quantity and configuration\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Part used as a column cap; does not replace a knee brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDetailsHtml\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52393990816027,"sku":"KBS1Z","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/4360\/2459\/files\/product-media-214596.jpg?v=1782309748","url":"https:\/\/shagbarklumber.com\/products\/simpson-strong-kbs-knee-brace-stabilizer","provider":"Shagbark Lumber and Farm Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}