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plywood on light gauge steel

plywood on light gauge steel

plywood on light gauge steel

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Does anyone know of any good resources which address the various values (lbs/ft.) for shearwalls constructed of plywood on light gauge metal framing. I have some information from APA (American Plywood Assoc.) and some information from AISI. But the information is sketchy at best and does not cover all the possibilities.

RE: plywood on light gauge steel

From past, painful experience....
Be careful to investigate how the plywood will be attached to the metal studs. We built a partition wall with 1/2" plywood on each side of metal studs. The screws kept stripping out of the metal before the plywood would draw tight to the studs, resulting in a "wavy" wall. Go with the heavier gage studs for sure. It may help to talk to your sub and let him try a sample.

RE: plywood on light gauge steel

The 2000 IBC Chapter 2211 now publishes values for various sheathing on metal studs.

RE: plywood on light gauge steel

16 ga.studs (minimum) to prevent screw from stripping/pulling out of the studs.

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