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  1. Inspector314159

    Timber pony wall with "flat" 2x studs at panel joints

    I am reviewing an older home built in 1998 that has a pony wall (shear wall) built with flat studs at the edges of each panel. I assume this was done to help facilitate edge panel nailing. Was this ever an approved shear wall construction method? The other studs are oriented perpendicular to the...
  2. Inspector314159

    Hardipanel as exterior shear panel in california

    Hi all, I'm new here and i'm guessing you've all had this question before. Hopefully, it's an easy one. I'm an inspector and have looked at several homes with hardipanel exterior siding. I have a couple questions: 1. is it allowed for shear (seismic and wind) or does it have to have a...
  3. Inspector314159

    Fiber-Cement Exterior Cladding

    Hi all, I'm new here and i'm guessing you've all had this question before. Hopefully, it's an easy one. I'm an inspector and have looked at several homes with hardipanel exterior siding. I have a couple questions: 1. is it allowed for shear (seismic and wind) or does it have to have a...

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