Vertical Sheathing Joints in Braced Wall Panels
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Vertical Sheathing Joints in Braced Wall Panels
- The IRC requires vertical joints in braced wall panel sheathing to be connected to a common stud.
- SBCA has submitted a code change proposal that would allow a wall panels designed to the IRC to be built with the sheathing flush at the edges.
- The proposal will be heard at the May 2010 ICC Final Action Hearings.
