install window where cross brace is?

[gogolf0401]

See the picture. I was wondering if I would be sacrificing the structural integrity of the pole building if I install a window on that wall and thereby cut the diagonal cross brace member? I think this cross brace is meant to keep the building from twisting. I would obviously need to frame the window in, in which case I would tie into the diagonal cross brace and upper and lower wall girts.

Anyone else done this?

 

[timewarp]

You can also add another diagonal in the bay to the left going the same direction as the one you would be cutting, doesn't matter which bay it's in, you just need one going each direction.

 

[cdestuck]

Cut out that diagonal and after your window is framed, just run a new support from the original spot on the right to a point just above the window header on the left.

 

[gogolf0401]

Cut out that diagonal and after your window is framed, just run a new support from the original spot on the right to a point just above the window header on the left.

I think what you mean is to add a new diagonal attached to the existing diagonal above the window to the post near the top left corner of the window. Is that right?

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[cdestuck]

Yes, exactly. Even just knowing that brace out will cause not grief. As your garage was built, each layer such as sheeting boards and siding all gave your garage stability against wind or whatever. I would say even the sheeting on the roof help stiffen every thing up.

 

[kbs2244]

Move the window to the right.

 

[gogolf0401]

Move the window to the right.

No.. that would look dumb.

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[blackdart66]

Cut out that diagonal and after your window is framed, just run a new support from the original spot on the right to a point just above the window header on the left.

The above is a good solution

And for good measure I would add a diagonal from the original diagonal attachment point on the bottom left up to the highest point I could on the right while missing the window framing.

If the door wasn't right there I would go with the idea of removing it and adding it back into the bay on the left.

 

[kbs2244]

Can I assume you are trying to balance the look of the window with the door.
If so, what did they do around the door?

 

[gogolf0401]

Can I assume you are trying to balance the look of the window with the door.
If so, what did they do around the door?

These diagonal braces are only in the corners. Not between every post.

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