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Load Chart 10A:
Premier Wall SIPs
1,2
Maximum
Allowable Shear Wall Loads
Panel
Type
Minimum
OSB Face
Thickness
Attachments
Shear
(plf)
2x Framing Splines
Fasteners Spacing Fasteners Spacing
L or S 7/16”
8d box nail 6 inches 8d nail 6 inches 300
S 7/16”
8d box nail 4 inches #6 screw
3
4 inches 600
4
1. Framing lumber shall be a minimum of SPF #2 having a minimum specific gravity of 0.43.
2. The maximum panel height-to-width ratio shall be 3.5:1
3. Screws are #6 x 1-1/4 inch Type W drywall screws.
4. Two top plates are required.