Coldform / Gypsum Shear Wall
Coldform / Gypsum Shear Wall
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I've got a storage unit project using coldform framing. The exterior walls will be a typical coldform shearwall with gauge steel siding. However, the interior walls which I rely upon for shear, will only have 5/8" gyp board on both sides and no steel siding.
Do I need to use and R value of 2 instead of an R value of 6.5 ?! If so I'll need to put steel siding in all the interior walls. I'm hoping there's a way around this.
Do I need to use and R value of 2 instead of an R value of 6.5 ?! If so I'll need to put steel siding in all the interior walls. I'm hoping there's a way around this.






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What do you use for the flat straps? CS/CMST coiled straps? I'm wondering about holes in the straps because Fu*An must be greater than Fy*Ag
RE: Coldform / Gypsum Shear Wall
You would have to check the strap for reduced area from the holes, but in my experience, the ability to get enough fasteners in the strap was the limiting factor.
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