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...
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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...