Methods and Systems of Shear Wall Construction

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise a system for minimizing damage from lateral forces in shear walls, the system including: at least two precut studs, wherein the precut studs are of dimensions 2×6 or greater, and wherein the at least two precut studs are affixed to at least one top plate and one bottom plate with fasteners; and sheathing affixed to at least one side of each of the at least two pre-cut studs with fasteners and with a high-elongation adhesive. Aspects may include methods of assembling lateral-force resistant shear walls, including: affixing at least two precut studs, wherein said at least two precut studs are at 2×6 or greater in dimension, to at least one top plate and one bottom plate with fasteners; and affixing sheathing to at least one side of each of the at least two pre-cut studs with fasteners and with a high-elongation adhesive.

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