The hardy frame shear wall system is the leading pre fabricated shear wall in the residential and multi family building industry.
Shear wall panels manufacturers.
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 strength stiffness and ductility of the hardy frame system enable architectural design without compromising the structural integrity.
There is also usually a shear wall capacity indicated which is sometimes referred to as a racking shear capacity.
The structural wythes are typically 6 8 or 10 thick with the insulation being 2 to 4 thickness.
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.
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.
My question is regarding allowable plumbing penetrations in a shear panel.
They can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and finishes.
Wall panels for over 30 years 84 lumber has been a leading manufacturer of wall panels for some of the country s largest single family and commercial builders.
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.