Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
(OP)
I cannot find anything in the 2003 or 2006 IRC that requires the wall sheathing to lap the Rim (band) joist for a braced wall panel. Does the sheathing have to lap the rim joist for it to be considered a Braced wall panel?






RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
DaveAtkins
RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
It is well to note though that if you have a shearwall with plywood on both sides, you have to transfer the inside wall shear by nails and fasteners - there is no option for this scenario.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
However, if the braced wall panel also serves as a path to resist uplift from the roof to the foundation, additional hardware or fasteners may be required.
RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
1. The foundation would have both VERTICAL and horizontal rebar - very few if any crakcing or settlement problems
2. The sheathing would definitely cover the rim board.
3. Reinforce the truss connections and assure roof plywood is well nailed.
This house would be good for about anything except a direct hit from a tornado...
Just my thoughts although none is required by code.
RE: Wall sheathing lapping Rim Joist
Technically, the braced wall panel has been "pre-engineered" by the code. That's why we don't specifically design them.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering