Tech Talk - Ed. 84
25th June 2026
By Ranville Marmeto – Senior Design Engineer, Principal Partner MiTek
Selecting the Right Bracing System – When AS 1684 Stops and Engineering Begins
This edition of Tech Talk was written by Ranville Marmeto – Senior Design Engineer, for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek.
Modern Australian homes increasingly feature open-plan layouts, large garage openings, expansive glazing and narrow wall returns. While these architectural trends are popular, they can make it more challenging to achieve adequate wall bracing.

