A prefabricated engineered wood panel that provides superior strength and stiffness while being field-adjustable.
These products are typically sold through specialized construction supply retailers and large home improvement stores: : Lists the SSW18X10 Steel Strong-Wall for approximately $924.59 . Home Depot : Features the for about $1,269.00 , though local availability varies. Denali Industrial Supply : Offers the WSWH18X10 Wood Shearwall for approximately $576.23 . Technical Considerations
: Includes factory-installed components for stacked-wall or balloon framing applications. I Simpson 18x10
: Uses patented "wood fuse" technology for predictable behavior during seismic events. Availability & Pricing
: These panels can be trimmed on-site to a minimum height of 74-1/2 inches to accommodate rake walls or custom heights. A prefabricated engineered wood panel that provides superior
Simpson Strong-Tie offers two main types of 18x10 shearwalls: Simpson Strong-Tie SSW15X9-STK Steel Strong-Wall Shearwall $1,132.35$1,529 Connectorsonly.com& more Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: For the wood variants, drilling holes is strictly prohibited unless specifically shown in manufacturer details (e.g., detail 10/WSWH2). Denali Industrial Supply : Offers the WSWH18X10 Wood
: Ensure you use the correct anchor bolt stabilizers (e.g., WSWH-BS18) to prevent bolt movement during concrete placement. ESR-2652 - SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.