Shear Wall System Harrisonburg VA

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

faustino sanchez
(702) 807-7773
11301-halterman dr.
broiguey, VA
CROY CRUSHING & EXCAVATING
540-298-5086
313 LITTLE BEAR TRAIL
ELKTON, VA
Nielson Builders Inc
(540) 442-8283
1365 Smithland Rd
Harrisonburg, VA
Dimarco Constructors Llc
(540) 442-7955
Harrisonburg, VA
Mather Architects
(540) 442-1400
373 Neff Ave
Harrisonburg, VA
Zirkle Construction
(540) 437-3197
1061 S High C St
Harrisonburg, VA
Construction Control Corp
(540) 574-0529
1951 Evelyn Byrd Ave Ste B
Harrisonburg, VA
American Construction Group Inc
(434) 799-1616
Danville, VA
Cross-Ties of Virginia Inc
(804) 798-8888
11008 Richardson Rd
Ashland, VA
Cole Construction Llc
(703) 860-3794
Herndon, VA

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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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7028077773
11301-halterman dr.
broiguey, VA

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