Overdriven Nails in Structural Sheathings

When overdriven fasteners are identified, there is no guidance in the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) or ANSI/AWC National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) as to what the capacity reduction is for the overdriven fasteners nor what corrective action could be taken to rectify the situation. This report identifies alternative resources that can be referenced in situations with overdriven fasteners.