Fiberboard wallpanels and tension straps
Fiberboard wallpanels and tension straps
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Does anyone know of a reference that tested placing steel tension straps over Fiberboard sheathing for wind uplift in wall panels. These panels are prefabbed, so placing the straps directly to the wood studs is not an option.





RE: Fiberboard wallpanels and tension straps
RE: Fiberboard wallpanels and tension straps
If your application uses stud straps (like Simpson SP4) the fiberboard should provide adequate bearing surface.
RE: Fiberboard wallpanels and tension straps
Simpson nor the fiberboard mfr will stand behind installing the straps over the fiberboard. We have other options. This was just the easiest.