metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
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I have a light gauge metal stud shear wall with plywood sheathing. The edge is blocked. My question is about the edge blocking. What is the typical detail or construction method for the blocking? I understand a track, or 2x wood can all be used as blocking. But I'd like know the common or typical way for this detail.
Your help is truly appreciated.
Your help is truly appreciated.






RE: metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
DaveAtkins
RE: metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
RE: metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
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RE: metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
A typical detail is to use pieces of track between the studs, where the web is bend up and screwed into the web of the studs while the flanges go straight and are screwed into the flanges of the studs. Sorry I don't have any details atm.
RE: metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking
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