Shear Wall System Florida

On one recent project the architect and engineer wrangled about a suitable window-to-wall ratio. The result was a system with massive timber columns, interior and exterior plywood, full-height steel rods, and about every size hold-down in the universe. It was costly and complicated, and we were installing hardware for weeks.

Local Companies

Awning Works, Inc.
(727) 524-1118
14115 B 63 Way N.
Clearwater, FL
W.G. Mills, Inc.
(727) 533-8511
5584 Rio Vista Drive
Clearwater, FL
Cocoa Masonry of Pinellas County, Inc.
(727) 573-3717
13630 50th Way N
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The Murray Company
(727) 524-6000
15500 Lightwave Drive Suite 100
Clearwater, FL
Interiors by Sharman
(727) 581-1400
2949 W Bay Dr
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Gannaway Builders, Inc.
727-726-2547
5584 Rio Vsta Drive
Clearwater, FL
J & B Fine Cabinetry
727-345-1551
3217 Tyrone Blvd. N.
St. Petersburg, FL
Marion County Building Industry Association
(352) 694-4133
2800 NE 14th Street
Ocala, FL
BAMACO, Inc.
386-586-1281
6869 West HWY 100
Bunnell, FL
dIRECT uNDERGROUND wIRING cORPORATION
(813) 315-9773
818 VICORIA STREET
BRANDON, FL

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Here in the Western mountains, we build homes with massive windows in every room to capture the 360-degree views. And as a framer, that's where the problem starts.

Architecture is a blend of art and science, two diametrically opposite disciplines. The artist wants the entire wall to be glass, like a giant landscape portrait; the scientist needs enough wall to hold the house up.

On one recent project the architect and engineer wrangled about a suitable window-to-wall ratio. The result was a system with massive timber columns, interior and exterior plywood, full-height steel rods, and about every size hold-down in the universe. It was costly and complicated, and we were installing hardware for weeks. So it was good news when we found Simpson Strong-Tie's newly code-approved (IBC, IRC, and UBC) Steel Strong-Wall shear wall, which will help resolve these complicated conflicts.

How It Works

The Steel Strong-Wall is designed to support vertical and lateral loads produced by wind or earthquakes, creating a strong but narrow shear wall. They're superior to, and can replace, Simpson HD and HDA hold-down assemblies and wood composition panels when attaching to a foundation.

The Steel Strong-Wall shear wall is a 10-gauge galvanized steel panel with a 2-by wood stud secured to either side and a steel plate top and bottom.

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Featured Local Company

Awning Works, Inc.

(727) 524-1118
14115 B 63 Way N.
Clearwater, FL

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