SB: lateral bracing

[ruth harding <rharding@sfu.ca>]

Hi everyone, me again.
Had a few busy days, just finished installing the french doors in the 
bedroom, which had until now been closed off with plastic and bales stacked 
to keep out as much draft as possible.  needless to say I have been 
cold.  I still don't have water, hydro or sewer but seem to be managing.  I 
am bring water up from a hose pipe to my cabin, have an extension cord 
plugged into the cabin which provides enough for worklights, computer...and 
even the TV.

Thanks everybody for all your input last month into the composting 
toilet.  The bucket is going very well!!  I didn't take to it, as you know, 
and after a couple of weeks I found a portapotty for a good price.  After 
one day's use I went back to the bucket.  Those portapotties are a royal 
pain to empty!!

So, here I am again asking for your indulgence and help.  During 
discussions I had with some of you a couple of months ago, we talked about 
sewing/not sewing, pinning/not pinning, wire/ no wire.  I have also read 
'Serious'.

I live in earthquake country, the west coast of BC.  I have a post and beam 
with bale wraparound.  I chose not to sew, pin, or wire as my building 
isn't load bearing.  My designer has just emailed me today informing me 
again that she and the engineer are concerned I am doing none of the above 
as a post and beam house must have lateral bracing.  The only interior 
walls I have are the three bathroom walls, one of which is 
sheer.  Perimeter walls have cross bracing as well as anchoring into the 
perimeter wall.

It seems my engineer wont sign off unless I sew and wire.

Any input would be welcome.

thanks,

r 

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