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  1. Joe52

    3x Required at Shear Wall Panel Joints?

    Even if wind governs desigh as it does for several projects in high seismic areas you detail for seismic loads. They are cyclic and have a greater demand on the structure and last far longer than a wind event. As far as the double 2x ..do you feel confindent that the framer will nail the boards...
  2. Joe52

    Curved wall top and bottom plate detail

    AZPE The problem with that construction is it is usless if the wall is a shear wall. Nailing into the edge of plywood gives you no value and splits the plywood. If it a structural wall you get 18-24" timberstrand rim board and layout the radius as before. Yes it is a pain but it is substantially...
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