Wood shear wall with sprayed-in-place insulation

[jamie2000]

Has anyone heard of any research into whether sprayed-in-place foam insulation can replace blocking in wood shear walls?

 

[RARWOOD]

I am not aware of any research done in this area. However I don't think the insulation would be able to replace the blocking. When blocking is used the sheathing is normally nailed to the blocking.

You might try contacting a manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels.

 

[AggieYank]

I can almost see that line coming out of a contractor's mouth. Right before the "we've always done it that way" one.

 

[boo1]

or we have done it that way for 10 years....

 

[WBUW]

or my daddy did it that way and his daddy did it that way and now I do it that way and we've NEVER had a problem.

 

[RARWOOD]

Just because your daddy did it that way and his daddy did it that way and now you do it that way DOSEN'T MEAN YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT.