XR250,
Scenario 2 - I was thinking that fastening through the web of the window side stud into the 5x5 or 2x5. Fastening would occur with #14 Teks at the bottom and top crib studs and through the 2x6 WD blocking at the opening (would drill a pilot hole in the WD blocking to ensure a solid metal...
I have two scenarios here. First a description of the posts.
P1 - Single stud member with web at opening and capped with track. (1) 600S250-54 and (1) 600T200-54
P2 - Back to Back studs capped with track at opening. (2)600S250-54 and (1) 600T200-54
Height is 13'
Wind - 125 (gust 3)
Scenario...
