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In the Piedmont area of the Carolinas, the diagonal brace was likely included for wind shear (ie tornados). Attaching plywood on the garage side under what ever finish treatment you're going to use will perform the same job as the diagonal brace (transfer shear evenly across all studs). If the opening is longer than 8-feet, you can place the plywood sheets vertically, as long as the edges of the plywood above and below the opening are touching and screwed to the same jack studs. The shear stress is then spread evenly across all studs by the plywood.

Yes blennyman they cut it real short. Phil, although any of the coastal states in the US are prone to earthquakes, the Piedmont of the Carolinas are low on the list. We also do not get very much sustained high winds. I will be adding a header when I actually remove the studs, even though it is not really load bearing. Also that brace may have actually been there due to some crooked studs, that is the more common use here. The only houses that I see with bracing around here are the ones that do not use plywood sheathing.

Midnight, do you live in an earthquake zone? If so you may miss that diagonal shear brace you cut out of the wall someday.
And dang, that 55 looks tiny on that stand!

Did they leave a little breathing room between the ABS and the glass at 80 degrees? I think that's probably key. I like the idea of the 'hybrid' overflow. Seems more visually appealing than the old intruding black overflow columns... I'm excited for you!

There are two additional braces being utilized. They have added a euro brace to the overflow end and inside the overflow box they are adding another. The other thing they are doing is using abs plastic instead of acrylic for the end panel. ABS has a lower expansion coefficient than acrylic, so hopefully this will keep that end stress free.

I am waiting to hear what they are doing to Marc's tank, I haven't heard if it is being repaired or replaced.

I looks like it has a brace that Marc's didn't. I really like the tank and hope it works out for you. Can't wait to see more pictures!!

Nice photos. So what are they doing to ensure this tank does not have the same problem that Marc experienced?

it will be fine. they are kinda like kids. act up sometimes. lol

it will be fine. they are kinda like kids. act up sometimes. lol

Very nice, MidNight! Looking forward to ya future post.

For Marc I am adding a picture of the walk board.

Its leaning against the wall out of the picture. I didn't want to plagiarize all your pictures and blogs completely. By the way I resent the email regarding the sump, did you get it?

Blakew, I have at least a month before thinking of getting wet, hell probably won't have a tank for another month.

Nice!!...Looking more and more like your build will be complete before mine.

Hey, where's the walkboard?! Looks great.

Oh darn, I just committed adultery, now I'm gonna have to go to confession! Lol, nice stand! I can't wait 'til I have a house of my own someday and can do this kind of stuff. I'll be tagging along to find out more for sure!

Lol, blennyman, yes this will be my 40 year tank I am hoping.

Woah - you are SERIOUS! You can tell someone is committed to reefing when they tear out a brick wall and pour a 12" thick concrete pad! I can't wait to see what's next.

Resend that email. It got buried in my inbox for sure.

Blakew, yes I will be making the roll up door you see unusable. There is another one not picture that will stay functional. I will be sealing up the garage as best as I can because it will all be conditioned space.

Blake, move the family to a new house and convince your wife it is the only way.

Wish I could do this!