Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Structural Shear Wall with Hold-Down Anchors

2x4 studs (16 in O.C.), 1/2 in CDX sheathing, Simpson HDU hold-downs

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
19 parts and 104 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Overdriven nails cut the plywood face veneer and severely degrade rated lateral shear values.
Do not notch or drill end-post tension chords within 12 inches of hold-down hardware.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Structural Shear Wall with Hold-Down Anchors

2x4 studs (16 in O.C.), 1/2 in CDX sheathing, Simpson HDU hold-downs

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
19 parts and 104 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Overdriven nails cut the plywood face veneer and severely degrade rated lateral shear values.
Do not notch or drill end-post tension chords within 12 inches of hold-down hardware.