6" (or tighter) nailing pattern if there's a metal strap on the studs,
much less do so without damaging the strap.
Jordan
Chuck Utzman wrote:
>
> Around here, over the shear ply is SOP. Underneath, structural
> observation is more complicated.
>
> Jim Wilson wrote:
>> Is there a definitive reference stating that steel straps are okay to
>> be placed over wall sheathing and not directly to the studs before
>> the sheathing is installed? I've googled it, I've called Simpson and
>> I've tried to look to the APA but I can only find indirect statements
>> about it.
>>
>> Simpson does mention that different nail sizes can be used for the
>> different installation methods. That isn't generic enough for the
>> condition.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jim Wilson, PE
>> Stroudsburg, PA
>
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