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Old 20th December 2006, 07:34 AM   #36
uk_dave
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Originally Posted by Architect View Post
You know a simple way of sorting out architects who didn't understand structures was to ask 'em whether gable restraint straps were to hold the gable or the roof up.

I suspect that our CT "experts" would still be googling "restraint strap". Or perhaps "gable".
I prefer to ask them to sketch a butterfly wall tie.

Gets 'em every time.... muhahahahahaha
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