16 Gage Staples
16 Gage Staples
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I'm being asked to design a mini-storage structure with the same shearwalls as the previous structure for which existing plans are provided to me.
The problem i have is that the shear walls are designed with 1-1/2" x 16 gage staples instead of nails. The ANSI / AF&PA SDPWS-2008 does not provide load tables for staples that i can see. I believe i've seen older load tables for such a design, but, i cannot locate them at this time.
Is anyone familiar with wood shearwall load tables with 1-1/2" x 16 gage staples?
Thank you!
The problem i have is that the shear walls are designed with 1-1/2" x 16 gage staples instead of nails. The ANSI / AF&PA SDPWS-2008 does not provide load tables for staples that i can see. I believe i've seen older load tables for such a design, but, i cannot locate them at this time.
Is anyone familiar with wood shearwall load tables with 1-1/2" x 16 gage staples?
Thank you!






RE: 16 Gage Staples
2) Call Bostitch if you don't find what you need. They'll know for sure.
I've used staples for shear walls before but don't remember the details wrt to code reports etc.
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RE: 16 Gage Staples
RE: 16 Gage Staples
I wonder why ANSI / AF&PA doesn't have staples if IBC does?
Mike, for what it's worth, i tried multiple times to give you a star, but, "the system" won't do it. I'll try again tomorrow.
RE: 16 Gage Staples
Done. Instant gratification is an important part of pro-bono consulting.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: 16 Gage Staples
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RE: 16 Gage Staples
How can i justify using the ESR-1539 which (apparently) has an allowable 260 PLF, while Bostitch and IBC list an allowable 185.
What am i misunderstanding?
Thank you!
RE: 16 Gage Staples
RE: 16 Gage Staples
Why do you suppose ANSI / AF&PA SDPWS-2008 does not provide load tables for staples?
Also, why do they state the 40% allowable increase? - At least not that i can see - am i missing something there also?
RE: 16 Gage Staples
My understanding of the 40% factor has to do with a factor of safety of 2.0 for wind and 2.8 for seismic (for ASD).
Woodworks has some good papers and presentations on the design and background of diaphragms and shear walls that might be worth checking out.