Tested Retrofit Shear Walls Long Version

Seismic retrofit shear walls are complicated. Learn how to build the strongest shear walls possible using this method tested thousands of times. Scientists have not tested other methods in laboratories as they have this one. If you want to build the strongest and best shear wall possible, this video is a must-see.
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[@noebarrios8511]

very educational and easy to understand for a beginner like me Thank You for sharing your expertice

[@luke9822]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@user-lk7zr5hm9y]

Just use 2x6

[@chrisc7465]

I may have missed it, but what is the (minimum) thickness of the plywood required for sheathing? Is it 15/32"? What was used in the video?

[@bayarearetrofit5814]

Yes, 15/32 STRUCTUAL 1 They make "rated" and structual 1, you want structural 1

[@HelpfulHarry]

Which local lumber yard around Berkeley/Albany you recommend for quality plywood? @@bayarearetrofit5814

[@HelpfulHarry]

What about a mending plate to avoid splitting for the blocking method? and If one uses higher-grade wood does that solve the issue?

[@bayarearetrofit5814]

I am not sure what you mean by a mending plate but if you use Simpson SDS Heavy Duty Connectors you get 400# resistance for each screw. They don't split the wood so 3 screws per block should be all you ever need.

[@HelpfulHarry]

@@bayarearetrofit5814 Thank you

[@patrickoneill6297]

Where do you get a flush cutting skil saw like that??

[@bayarearetrofit5814]

We make them with components no longer available. I understand Amazon has something like it.

[@HelpfulHarry]

Do you recommend pressure treaded wood for shear wall and block wood? Does it rot the hardware over time (even if its galvanized) Stupid question sorry...

[@bayarearetrofit5814]

I don't see why it would be necessary. New pressure treated wood is almost always ACQ which is very corrosive, even to hot dipped galvanized nails. Any fasteners used with it must be stainless steel. Type in ACQ in the search bar of the Bayarearetrofit.com website and read all out it.

[@HelpfulHarry]

@@bayarearetrofit5814 ok Thanks. great info.