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Want to achieve similar shear capacity as squash block systems but have concerns about wood shrinkage? Simplify the load path and take advantage of custom heights by using tall panels from concrete to second floor top plate, or, if one is not enough, consider using back-to-back panels instead of stacked panels. The first floor panel experiences no reduced shear capacity or “R” value due to the second story panel load. Since panel widths and locations can be independent of one another, design flexibility is almost limitless. |
