wallboard 9aka drywall aka gyprock0 shearwall openings
 

wallboard (aka drywall aka gyprock) shearwall openings
hello all;
i was sure i had seen a provision for ignoring the effects of opening in a timber frame and drywall shear wall; and if memory serves it stipulated that the opening be restricted to a 1/3 height of wall height and a 1/3 of length opening width. does anyone recall seeing same, and do you know of a reference for this guidance?
thanks in advance,
ys
b.eng (carleton)
working in new zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
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alternatively, i would really like to hear what you do consider as a restriction when working with openings in drywall shearwalls.
thanks,
ys
b.eng (carleton)
working in new zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
the only shearwall with opening provisions that i know of apply to osb or plywood sheathing. with gwb, i assume each segment of wall between windows is a separate shearwall.
daveatkins