My question is regarding allowable plumbing penetrations in a shear panel.
Shear wall panels manufacturers.
The hardy frame shear wall system is the leading pre fabricated shear wall in the residential and multi family building industry.
The manufacturer s code listing will typically include an axial load table for wall panels and transverse load tables that would apply to wall floor and roof panels.
The latest addition to the strong wall family is our new strong wall site built portal frame system pfs.
The strength stiffness and ductility of the hardy frame system enable architectural design without compromising the structural integrity.
It s my first job managing a project worked my way up from being a carpenter so i m a little green when it comes to all the codes.
The pfs is a kit of parts that provides designers engineers and builders in prescriptive markets with an easy way to meet code required wall bracing requirements for garage portal frames or other wide openings.
We utilize state of the art technology the latest design software computerized saws specialized jigging equipment and precision wall panel systems all of which are designed to.
They can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and finishes.
There is also usually a shear wall capacity indicated which is sometimes referred to as a racking shear capacity.
Spancrete wall panels can be installed vertically or horizontally for shear walls load bearing non load bearing insulated or non insulated interior or exterior walls.