United X Bracing™ ties joists together to reduce movement, improve alignment, and deliver stronger, quieter floors.
United X Bracing™ ties joists together to reduce movement, improve alignment, and deliver stronger, quieter floors.
Individual joists can move, twist, and shift during installation — leading to bounce, squeaks, and long-term performance issues.
United X Bracing™ connects adjacent joists into a unified system, helping stabilize the floor structure from the start.
United X Bracing™ is designed to work with both dimensional lumber and engineered I-joists.
It installs easily during framing and helps tie joists together into a more stable system — improving alignment, reducing movement, and supporting better overall floor performance.
• Compatible with standard joist layouts
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Third-party testing results available upon request
United X Bracing™ has undergone independent testing to evaluate its performance in stabilizing wood floor systems.
Testing focused on structural behavior, load distribution, and system response under stress conditions.
Tested on full-scale floor assemblies
The BM2816 brace is designed to stabilize dimensional lumber floor systems by helping prevent twisting, movement, and misalignment during installation.
It supports a more consistent floor structure, reducing the risk of bounce, squeaks, and long-term performance issues.
• Helps prevent joist twisting and roll-over
Joists work together instead of individually, improving overall stability.
Helps prevent roll-over and keeps joists aligned during framing.
Less bounce and fewer squeaks mean fewer complaints and rework.
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Independent testing shows how United X Bracing™ improves the performance of floor systems under load.
Compared to unbraced systems, the results demonstrate improved stability and more controlled deflection across the span. • Reduced deflection under load
• Improved load distribution across joists
United X Bracing™ is designed for use in wood framing systems, including floor joists and roof structures.
By connecting members together, it helps improve overall stability, alignment, and structural performance during installation and in service.
United X Bracing™ helps improve how floor and roof systems perform by connecting members into a more stable structure.
This reduces unwanted movement, improves alignment, and supports better overall performance throughout the life of the building.
• Reduces lateral movement
• Helps control deflection under load
United X Bracing™ helps stabilize floor systems during transport and installation, making it well-suited for modular and prefabricated construction.
By reducing movement and maintaining alignment, it supports better performance from factory to final install.
• Improved Stability – Helps reduce floor movement and vibration during and after installation
• Reduced Noise – Minimizes squeaks caused by shifting and friction between components
• Consistent Performance – Keeps joists aligned for better long-term floor behavior
• Durable Construction – Built for real jobsites
United Bracing Systems provides a complete solution for stabilizing modern floor framing.
By tying joists together into a unified system, our bracing helps improve alignment, reduce movement, and support long-term floor performance.
Squash blocks are commonly used to transfer vertical loads between joists and supporting members.
United X Bracing™ works alongside these traditional methods by helping stabilize joists laterally — reducing movement, improving alignment, and supporting overall system performance.
United X Bracing™ is designed to improve floor stability by tying joists together into a more unified system.
By reducing movement and maintaining alignment, it helps minimize bounce, reduce noise, and support long-term floor performance.
United X Bracing™ is compatible with a wide range of wood framing systems, including dimensional lumber and heavier timber applications.
Its flexible design allows it to adapt to different layouts while helping improve stability, alignment, and overall system performance.
Testing conducted at UBC demonstrated that United X Bracing™ enhances wood floor diaphragm performance, improving stiffness, load distribution, and vibration resistance.
The results show a more stable and consistent structural response compared to unbraced systems.