# How to Add Bracing to a Table Top ## Box Section / Angle Iron Brace The cleanest way to fix this in most cases is with a steel support underside the table. Choose 1 or 2 lengths between 25mm and 50mm profile and screw it in along the underside of the table.

## Wooden brace Much the same idea as above but this will require a bit more work on your behalf. We would suggest bracing with strips of wood approximately 5-10cm thick, forming the brace into a T-shape with the top. ## Wooden Skirt Brace Traditional tables use have a wooden skirt fitted around the edge of the table. These add a lot of stiffness but care is required to ensure there is suitable leg space. ## Wood Movement With all bracing options, wood movement should be considered. Solid wood grows and shrinks as the moisture content changes, primarily across the grain.

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