This is funny.
I hope you don't make the problem worse by providing a solution free of charge.
T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
Consulting Structural Engineers
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From: ENGRLAINES@aol.com [mailto:ENGRLAINES@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 12:46 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Double Layer Plywood Shear Wall
Contractor "forgot" the interior layer of plywood in a shear wall spec'd for sheathing on both sides. Wants to put double layer on the outside since the interior has been finished. I cannot find any restrictions in the Codes, so I assume this can be done assuming the same requirements for sheathing on two-sides and no reduction in strength. Anything special to watch out for?
TIA
Charles O. Laines, S.E.
LAINES ASSOCIATES, LONG BEACH, CA