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Re: 3x_ versus (2)-2x_

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I'm curious, Jeff, how heavy are your "heavily nailed shear walls"?  How much 
double-stud nailing would be required?  What are the chances that all of this 
nailing will be properly completed?  Will the 2x studs take all these nails 
into 2 faces without expiring (AKA splitting)?  

Ralph Hueston Kratz, S.E.
Richmond CA USA

In a message dated 1/25/00 7:58:24 PM, jeffc(--nospam--at)kpff.com writes:

<< A common request by contractors is can they substitute (2)-2x_ for the 3x_ 
studs we specify heavily nailed shear walls and bearing studs in the lower 
levels of multi-story buildings (here in Seattle, 5 story wood-framed 
structures are permitted) so long as the studs are spiked together adequately 
to ensure shear transfer at panel edges.  Opinions?

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