Offset double stud wall brace

Abstract

Double stud walls usually require sheathing, such as plywood. Using a system of bracing between opposing studs eliminates the need for sheathing.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bracing system for an offset double stud wall comprising;
 a) a metal wall brace having each end with a system to attach the brace to two sides of each stud; and   b) the brace attached between a first stud on one side of the double stud wall with the nearest stud on the opposite side of the double stud wall wherein there is a brace attached to at least 2 sides of every stud in the double stud wall.   
     
     
         2 . The bracing system according to  claim 1  wherein each brace is 22-gauge galvanized metal. 
     
     
         3 . The 22-gauge galvanized metal brace according to  claim 2  wherein the brace has a center ridge. 
     
     
         4 . The brace according to  claim 1  wherein each end of the brace can be attached to one side of the stud and an adjacent side of the stud. 
     
     
         5 . The brace according to  claim 1  wherein the walls further comprises a hemp-based insulation and lime-based plaster.