I’m curious if anybody uses the Panels (wood structural panels) Applied OVER ½” or 5/8” Gypsum Sheathing portion of the IBC wood frame shear wall table (Table 2306.4.1). It appears that this portion of the table may be a relic of the Uniform Building Code. If this portion of the table were dropped, I’m curious how much heartburn this might cause.
Thanks in advance,
Tom
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Thomas D. Skaggs, Ph.D., P.E.
Manager, Product Evaluation
Technical Services Division
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
7011 S. 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
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