General Hardware
Knee Braces
KVB / KVBI
Reference Series: VB
KVB – Installs with MiTek's WS3 structural wood screws for higher load capacity. It can be retrofit into existing framing.
KVBI – Installs with common nails. Designed to be used with I-Joist purlins.
KVBI – Installs with common nails. Designed to be used with I-Joist purlins.
Materials: 12 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Code Reports:
View Code Report Table
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners.
- MiTek’s WS3 structural wood screws are included with KVB shipments.
- Install flanges at angles of 45° or more to the vertical plane to ensure proper lateral resistance.
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KVB5 Knee Brace
Code Report Table
3-View Product Drawings
| MiTek Stock # | Download or View Files | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVB5 | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVB7 | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVB8 | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVBI5 | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVBI7 | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVBI8 | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
Application Drawings
| MiTek Stock # | Download or View Files | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVB5 | Typical | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVB7 | Typical | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVB8 | Typical | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVBI5 | Typical | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVBI7 | Typical | DWG | DXF | View Image | |
| KVBI8 | Typical | DWG | DXF | View Image | |