Plywood shear walls with metal studs
Plywood shear walls with metal studs
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I have a shear wall that I designed with 15/32" Structural 1 plywood per AISI Lateral Design code. The contractor says he can't get 15/32" Structural 1 without special ordering at least 70 sheets (I only need three).
The AISI code seems very limited in what they allow for types and thickness of plywood and OSB. Is there anything else that can be used that will meet this code?
The AISI code seems very limited in what they allow for types and thickness of plywood and OSB. Is there anything else that can be used that will meet this code?






RE: Plywood shear walls with metal studs
RE: Plywood shear walls with metal studs
You can get slightly less shear wall values from Exposure 1 grade sheathing.
RE: Plywood shear walls with metal studs
RE: Plywood shear walls with metal studs
Check with the Engineered Wood Systems at www.apawood.org or call their Product Support Held Desk at (253) 620-7400. They are located in Tacoma, Washington.
RE: Plywood shear walls with metal studs