Alberta

Canadian
Home Builders
Association

Guidelines for the Construction of Residential Tall Walls

Revised January 2016

328, 9707 - 110 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9

(800 661-3348 info@chbaalberta.ca
www.chbaalberta.ca
 BACKGROUND TO THE PREPARATION OF THE GUIDELINES

This document is the third edition of the tall wall guidelines published by the
Canadian Home Builders Association Alberta (CHBA-Alberta). The first
edition was printed in July 1999 with revisions issued May 2000, and the second
edition was printed in January 2009.

For the previous edition of the Alberta Building Code (2006), AHITC retained
Bearden Engineering Consultants Ltd. to develop and certify generic designs
and construction details for residential tall walls. This work was completed in
2006 and included significant changes that had been incorporated into the 2006
version of the code as compared with the 1997 version.

OBJECTIVE OF THE GUIDELINES

The objective of the guidelines is to provide cost-effective, practical, generic

designed construction details for wood framed residential tall walls, certified by a
structural engineer registered in the province of Alberta. These guidelines allow
builders to identify and implement structurally appropriate details for the
construction of tall walls in various configurations commonly encountered without
duplicating engineering design services for each project.

CHANGES TO THE GUIDELINES

With the adoption of the new 2014 Alberta Building Code (ABC 2014), CHBA-
Alberta retained Grubb Engineering to review and update the guideline. The
changes necessitated by this code cycle were relatively minor as compared to the
last set of changes and as such the overall format of the document remains largely
unchanged. The notable changes are:

Changes to climatic data values for several locations

Introduction of a 0.70 kPa pressure category to improve efficiency for some
locations, specifically in and around the Lethbridge area

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SCOPE OF THE GUIDELINES

This manual contains guidelines certified by a structural engineer registered in the

province of Alberta for the design and construction of wood framed residential tall
walls. For the purpose of this document, residential tall walls are considered to be
walls in residential buildings that are constructed under Part 9 of the ABC 2014
and are greater in height than currently permitted under Part 9 of the Code (Table
9.23.10.1) which is 3.6m (11.9 feet). The walls may be load-bearing and/ or wind
bearing.

As mentioned, the guideline covers two basic configurations for the construction
of residential tall walls:

Full Height Stud walls with or without openings up to 26-0 in height

Stacked Walls with or without openings up to 20-0 in height and up to
20-0 in width

The guidelines apply to residential (Part 9) buildings in locations where the

reference wind pressure q50 does not exceed 0.85 kPa and the ground snow load
Ss does not exceed 2.5 kPa. These limiting values ensure cost effective details
could be generated that would encompass the majority of population centres in
Alberta and to ensure that in unusual cases professional engineering input would
be sought. Other references are also available for the design and construction of
tall walls, including the Canadian Wood Councils Tall Wall Workbook 2007
Edition and manufacturers technical literature such as Wall Guide #2570
Specifiers Guide for Residential Application, by Trus Joist.

The structural analysis and design of the wall systems was completed based on
Part 4 Structural Design of the ABC 2014, the associated Structural
Commentaries, and CSA O86-09 Engineering Design in Wood. The specific
assumptions used for this work were:

Maximum ground snow load Ss=2.5 kPa, and Sr=0.1 kPa with the wall
supporting trusses with a maximum span of 32-0 and a maximum 24
overhang (18-0 tributary width). Basic roof snow load factor of
Cb=0.55 is as per Part 9 of the ABC 2014. This presumes typical
residential roof loading with no significant drift loads supported by the
tall wall.

Specified q50 wind pressures are as noted in the tables in the guideline
applied in accordance with Part 4 of the ABC 2014. Exposure factor
Ce is as noted in the guideline. Importance factor Iw = 1.0 for Ultimate
Limit State (ULS) calculations and 0.75 for Serviceability Limit State
(SLS) calculations. Combined external pressure coefficient CgCp =
1.6, and combined internal pressure coefficient CgCp equal to 0.90.
These coefficients were used since they are applicable to typical
enclosed residential dwellings but not to open sheds or warehouses
with large openings.
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 Maximum deflection for wood framing elements of span/ 180. This
makes the guideline appropriate for walls with gypsum wallboard
interior finish and with the exterior surface sheathed and complete with
siding or stucco. This deflection limit is not appropriate for brick or
other masonry veneer finishes.

Typical ceilings (ie. gypsum board) constructed in residential buildings

do not possess sufficient engineering reliability to support the lateral
loads introduced by tall walls and therefore are not considered as a top
support for tall walls. Tall wall framing must connect to and be laterally
supported by wood trusses framed perpendicular to the wall or by
outlook framing as detailed in the connection diagrams. Specifically,
the practice of using stacked gable trusses on top of tall walls is not
allowed within the scope of this guideline. Gable walls must be framed
full height to the underside of wood outlook framing as detailed in the
sections. The height of these walls is measured to the underside of the
outlook framing and not the level at which the ceiling is
constructed.

For full height framed walls, jogs in the wall are allowed along the
width. For stacked wall framing, jogs other than the required
supporting shear walls at each end (refer to Figure Z) are not allowed.

All wall studs, plates, lintels, and jamb members are assumed to be
minimum SPF #2 grade or better sheathed on the exterior with
plywood or OSB sheathing. Builders may substitute 1.5E grade
structural composite lumber (LSL, LVL, or PSL) members of equal size
for members specified in this guideline at their discretion. Substitution
will generally be required for studs longer than about 20-0 due to lack
of availability of conventional lumber in these lengths.

Nails for framing connection are minimum 3.25 x 0.131 diameter,

except for use with hangers, straps, or framing angles where noted.
For these elements use the manufacturers specified nails and fill all
nail holes.

If any of these above assumptions are not validated, then this document does not
apply and cannot be used.

The guidelines that follow are expressed in terms of the framing member sizes
and spacing, dimensional limits on the walls, sheathing requirements, nailing
patterns, lintel specifications, bracing and connection details. It is the
responsibility of the builder to familiarize themselves with all the appropriate
details that apply to a specific project and ensure that the work is completed in
accordance with the engineering designs. Failure to follow the specific details for
the wall construction may result in structural failure of the wall, damage to
property, and/or injury.
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 CERTIFICATION AND LIMITATIONS

The tables and details contained in this report are certified by Grubb Engineering
Corporation. They may be used in a municipality when they have been accepted
and authorized by the authority having jurisdiction in that municipality.

As noted herein, these guidelines are intended for application of typical tall wall
construction on typical residential building projects otherwise constructed in
accordance with the requirements of Part 9 of the ABC 2014. They are
applicable under those conditions specified in the scope section of this report. If
the requirements are not met, then the user must engage a professional
structural engineer to design the wall in accordance with Part 4 of the ABC 2014
and/or refer to the other documents available on this subject.

Grubb Engineering Corporation does not assume responsibility for errors,

oversights, or consequences resulting from the misuse of information contained
herein.

Grubb Engineering Corporation GEC#: 15-105

Kelly Grubb, MEng, PEng, MBA

Principal Structural Engineer

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 APPLICATION OF THE GUIDELINES

The guidelines are presented in a series of tables and drawings in the following
sections of this report organized as shown below:

Table 1 or
Select Climatic Data
Appendix C of ABC
for Project
2014

Select Open or Rough

Terrain Table 2

Select Method Builder Preference

of Construction or Wall Limitations

FULL HEIGHT STACKED WALL SUPPORTING

STUDS FRAMING SHEARWALLS
(Figure X) (Figure Y) (Figure Z)

Member Sizes Member Sizes

And And Select from
Spacing Spacing Tables

(Table 3A, 3B) (Table 4A, 4B)

Requirements
For Tables
Openings 5A, 5B, and 5C
(Jambs & Plates)

Framing Details Refer to

And Figures &
Member Connections Details

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 TABLE 1 - CLIMATIC DATA FOR MAJOR ALBERTA CITIES1,2,3
Location Wind (q50) kPa Snow (Ss) kPa
Calgary 0.48 1.1
Edmonton 0.45 1.7
Fort McMurray 0.35 1.5
Grande Prairie 0.43 2.2
Lethbridge 0.66 1.2
Medicine Hat 0.48 1.1
Red Deer 0.40 1.8

Notes:
1) From Appendix C of the Alberta Building Code 2014
2) For Locations other than those listed consult Appendix C of the Alberta Building Code
2014, or the authority having jurisdiction for the project location.
3) Tall Wall guidelines are applicable for Alberta locations where q50 is equal to or less
than 0.85 kPa, AND Ss is equal to or less than 2.5 kPa. Where wind or snow values
exceed these criteria, consult a professional structural engineer for design.

TABLE 2 WIND EXPOSURE COEFFICIENT (Ce)1,2,3

Exposure Category Ce
Open Terrain 0.9
Rough Terrain 0.7

Notes:
1) Open Terrain is defined by the Alberta Building Code as level terrain with only
scattered buildings, trees or other obstructions, open water or shorelines.
2) Rough Terrain is defined by the Alberta Building Code 2014 as suburban, urban, or
wooded terrain extending upwind from the building for at least 1 km.
3) For the purposes of this Guideline, if there is any question as to the exposure category
then the site shall be considered as Open Terrain, or a professional structural engineer
shall be consulted.

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 TABLE 3A MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR FULL HEIGHT STUDS1
Open Terrain2 Ce = 0.9
Stud Size Spacing q50 Wind Pressure (kPa)3
0.40 0.45 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.85
12 18-2 17-6 16-11 15-6 14-10 14-2
2x6 16 16-6 15-11 15-4 14-0 13-5 12-10
24 13-8 13-2 12-9 11-8 11-1 10-6

12 23-11 23-0 22-2 20-4 19-5 18-7
2x8 16 21-9 20-11 20-2 18-5 17-6 16-7
24 17-11 17-3 16-7 15-0 14-3 13-6

TABLE 3B MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR FULL HEIGHT STUDS1

Rough Terrain2 Ce = 0.7
Stud Size Spacing q50 Wind Pressure3 (kPa)
0.40 0.45 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.85
12 19-9 19-0 18-4 16-10 16-1 15-4
2x6 16 17-10 17-3 16-8 15-3 14-8 14-0
24 14-9 14-3 13-10 12-9 12-2 11-7

12 26-0 25-0 24-2 22-0 21-2 20-3
2x8 16 23-8 22-9 22-0 20-0 19-2 18-4
24 19-6 18-9 18-1 16-6 15-8 14-11

Notes for Tables 3A and 3B:

1) Maximum stud wall height is measured between points of lateral support. For full
height stud walls lateral support is either supported by trusses spanning perpendicular
to the wall or outlook framing for gable conditions. Drywall ceilings are NOT
considered as a lateral support for these walls. For stacked walls the stud height is
measured from top or bottom to the horizontal supporting plates. Note: For lengths
greater than about 16-0 conventional SPF#2 studs may be difficult to source.
Builders may substitute 1.5E grade structural composite lumber (LSL, LVL, or PSL)
studs of same dimensions for any stated lengths at their discretion.

2) Refer to Table 2 for applicable terrain conditions.

3) Maximum reference pressure for listed stud height. For specific locations round up to
the next nearest pressure listed in table. For example, if q50 for project is 0.42, then use
0.45 values.

4) The default connection for studs to top and bottom plates is Type A (end-nailing). For
the shaded values stud to plate connection Type B (framing clip) is required. Refer to
the sections and details for specific nailing requirements.

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 Table 4A Maximum Wall Width w For Stacked Walls
Open Terrain Ce=0.9
Wall Horiz. q50 Reference Wind Pressure
Height Plates
0.40 0.45 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.85
(ft)
16-0 2 - 2x6 10-10 10-3 9-9 8-6 8-0 7-5
4 - 2x6 14-5 13-11 13-5 12-3 11-8 11-1
2 - 2x8 13-3 12-6 11-10 10-4 9-8 9-1
4 - 2x8 19-0 18-3 17-7 15-5 14-5 13-5

18-0 2 - 2x6 10-3 9-8 9-2 8-0 7-6 7-0
4 - 2x6 13-10 13-4 12-10 11-10 11-1 10-5
2 - 2x8 12-6 11-9 11-2 9-10 9-2 8-7
4 - 2x8 18-3 17-5 16-7 14-6 13-7 12-8

20-0 2 - 2x6 9-9 9-2 8-8 7-7 7-1 6-8
4 - 2x6 13-5 12-11 12-5 11-4 10-8 9-11
2 - 2x8 11-10 11-2 10-7 9-3 8-8 8-1
4 - 2x8 17-7 16-7 15-8 13-9 12-10 12-0
Notes:
1) Maximum wall width as per Figure Y. Support wall required each side as per Figure Z.
2) Refer to Table 2 for applicable terrain conditions.

Table 4B Maximum Wall Width w For Stacked Walls

Rough Terrain Ce=0.7
Wall Horiz. q50 Reference Wind Pressure
Height Plates
0.40 0.45 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.85
(ft)
16-0 2 - 2x6 12-4 11-8 11-0 9-8 9-0 8-5
4 - 2x6 15-8 15-1 14-7 13-4 12-9 12-3
2 - 2x8 15-0 14-1 13-5 11-9 11-0 10-3
4 - 2x8 20-8 19-10 19-1 17-5 16-4 15-3

18-0 2 - 2x6 11-8 11-0 10-5 9-1 8-6 8-0
4 - 2x6 15-1 14-6 14-0 12-10 12-3 11-9
2 - 2x8 14-1 13-4 12-8 11-1 10-4 9-8
4 - 2x8 19-10 19-1 18-4 16-6 15-5 14-5

20-0 2 - 2x6 11-0 10-5 9-10 8-8 8-1 7-7
4 - 2x6 14-7 14-0 13-6 12-4 11-9 11-3
2 - 2x8 13-5 12-8 12-0 10-6 9-10 9-2
4 - 2x8 19-2 18-5 17-10 15-7 14-7 13-8
Notes:
1) Maximum wall width as per Figure Y. Support wall required each side as per Figure Z.
2) Refer to Table 2 for applicable terrain conditions.

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 TABLE 5A MAXIMUM OPENING WIDTHS b FOR STUD WALLS1
Number of Full Height Studs Each Side2,4
3
Stud Spacing 2- Plies 3- Plies 4-Plies
12 36 60 84
16 48 80 112
24 72 120 168
Notes:
1) Sum of all openings in wall shall not exceed 75 percent of the total wall width.
2) Refer to Figure X and Figure Y for configuration and associated details.
3) Maximum allowable stud spacing for the corresponding reference wind pressure and
terrain factor, refer to Table 3A and 3B.
4) Maximum number of full height plies has been limited to 4 and bolting pattern added
due to the questionable load transfer between plies that occurs in larger members.
For larger openings engineered lumber components may be required. Consult a
professional structural engineer for guidance.

Table 5B Plates for Openings Maximum Spans

Open Terrain Ce=0.9
Sill Member q50 Reference Wind Pressure
0.40 0.45 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.85
1 2x6 9-9 9-2 8-9 7-1 6-3 5-5
2 2x6 13-5 12-10 12-4 10-10 10-1 9-5
1 2x8 11-11 11-3 10-8 8-10 7-9 6-9
2 2x8 14-0 14-0 14-0 13-2 12-4 11-6
Notes:
1) Refer to Figures X and Y for configuration and Table 5D for required connections.

Table 5C Plates for Openings Maximum Spans

Rough Terrain Ce=0.7
Plate q50 Reference Wind Pressure
Member 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.85
1 2x6 11-0 10-5 9-11 8-8 7-10 7-0
2 2x6 14-0 14-0 13-6 12-3 11-6 10-9
1 2x8 136 12-9 12-0 10-7 9-8 8-8
2 2x8 14-0 14-0 14-0 14-0 13-6 13-1
Notes:
1) Refer to Figures X and Y for configuration and Table 5D for required connections.

Table 5D Plates Connections

Plate Member Connections
1 - 2x6 (4) 3.25 x 0.131 end nails each end to jamb
2 - 2x6 Simpson L50 framing clip each end to jamb
1 - 2x8 (5) 3.25 x 0.131 end nails each end to jamb
2 - 2x8 Simpson L70 framing clip each end to jamb

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 OR
1A 1B
A 17 17 B
19 1 19

ELEV. WILL VARY

FOR GABLE WALL
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2 LINTELS & CRIPPLES

as per ABC 2014

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4

3 LEGEND
H = OVERALL WALL HEIGHT

(REFER TO TABLE 3A,3B)

6 DETAIL
5 11 10
2 A
18 19

PAGE WHERE
7 DETAIL IS DRAWN

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8
3
6 18

C
9 20 D
20

B = OPENING WIDTH
(REFER TO TABLE 5A)

W = WALL WIDTH (NOT LIMITED BY GUIDELINES)

Figure X - FULL HEUGHT STUDS WALL FRAMING

KEYNOTES FOR FIGURE X - REFER TO PAGE 12

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 KEYNOTES FOR FIGURE X

1 Double wall top plates to match stud size.

2 Upper lintel supporting roof load size as per Part 9 of ABC 2014. Lintel
may be located as shown or directly under top plates, providing trimmer
is provided directly above window.

3 Upper wall opening (if any). Maximum single opening width is limited
by jamb member requirements (Table 5A). Sum of all openings in wall
shall not exceed 75% of the wall width. Maximum height of opening is
10'-0" per window

4 Full height jamb members each side of opening. Refer to Table

5A for requirements.

5 Full height studs. Refer to Tables 3A and 3B for size and spacing.

6 Cripple studs to U/S lintels (if any). For stacked walls match through
to bottom plate.

7 Lower lintel for upper window support.

8 Lower opening (if any). Maximum height of

opening is 10'-0"
9 Single wall bottom plate to match stud size.
10 (2) - 1/2" diameter through-bolts 3" above or below each horizontal plate
location, 6" from top and bottom, and at maximum 48" O/C. (Typical)

11 Plates for openings. Refer to Tables 5B, 5C, and 5D for requirements.
Maximum tributary height is 5'-6" (ie. maximum 10'-0" high studs for
openings.)

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 OR
1A 1B
17 17
A B
19 1 19

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H_U = UPPER LIFT

11
4
H = OVERALL WALL HEIGHT = H_L + H_U

6
11 3
C D
20 20
(MAX 20'-0")

OR 11
12 F E
F E C D
21 21 20 20 21 21
7 OR
H_L = LOWER LIFT

MAXIMUM 12' - 0"

10 LEGEND
11 2
8
5 18
DETAIL

11 4 A
19

3 PAGE WHERE
C D DETAIL IS DRAWN
20 18
9 20

B = OPENING WIDTH
(REFER TO TABLE 5A)

W = WALL WIDTH (REFER TO TABLES 4A, 4B)

NO JOGS ALLOWED WITHIN WIDTH

Figure Y - STACKED WALL FRAMING

KEYNOTES FOR FIGURE Y - REFER TO PAGE 14

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 KEYNOTES FOR FIGURE Y

1 Double wall top plates to match stud size.

2 Upper lintel supporting roof load size as per Part 9 of ABC 2014.
Note: If there are no openings in upper wall section but only in lower
section then this lintel would replace that designated as 7
3 Upper wall opening (if any). Maximum single opening width is
limited by jamb member requirements (Table 5A). Sum of all
openings in wall shall not exceed 75% of the wall width.
Maximum height of opening is 10'-0" per window
4 Full height jamb members each side of
opening. Refer to Table 5A for requirements.
5 Full height studs. Refer to Tables 3A and 3B for size and spacing.
For stacked walls use HU or HL as appropriate in lieu of H for
these Tables.
6 Cripple studs to U/S lintels (if any). For
stacked walls match through to bottom plate.
7 Lower lintel for upper window support.
8 Lower opening (if any). Maximum height of
opening is 10'-0"
9 Single wall bottom plate to match stud size.
10 (2) - 1/2" diameter through-bolts 3" above or below each horizontal
plate location, 6" from top and bottom, and at maximum 48" O/C.
(Typical)
11 Plates for openings. Refer to Tables 5B, 5C, and 5D for
requirements. Maximum tributary height is 5'-6" (ie. maximum
10'-0" high studs for openings.)
12 Horizontal plates (Refer to Tables 4A and 4B). Plate height to match
adjacent wall heights in order to facilitate tie-in. Note: Each end must be
stabilized by a shearwall minimum 8'-0" long, constructed as per figure Z.
No splices allowed in horizontal plates. All plates to be full width of wall 'w'
as required for connection at each end.

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 1

UPPER LIFT
2 2

MAXIMUM STACKED WALL HEIGHT = 20' - 0"

3 4 3

OR
F E
21 21

LOWER LIFT (MAX 12' - 0") TO MATCH

6 6
5

TALL WALL LOWER LIFT

1

1
9
8 8

FLOOR
8' - 0" MINIMUM SYSTEM
(BY OTHERS)

Figure Z - SHEAR WALL ELEVATION

KEYNOTES FOR FIGURE Z - REFER TO PAGE 16

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 KEYNOTES FOR FIGURE Z

1 3/8" wall sheathing nailed using 2 1/2" common

nails at 3" O/C panel edges, 8" O/C intermediate
studs.
2 Double stud at ends of upper lift walls.

3 Connect each double stud above to lower part with (2) - SIMPSON
LSTA 36 (1 1/4" x 18ga x 36" L6) steel strap ties using 10d nails.

4 Double plate (min) connected with 3 1/4"

nails at 8" O/C max.

5 Typical studs at maximum 16" O/C.

6 (3) ply built-up post each end of bottom lift.

7 2x4 flat blocking in lowwer list along ALL interior sheathing panel
edges (Typical).
8 Simpson HD48 - SDS2.5 or equivalent hold-down anchor c/w (20) sds
1/4" x 2 1/2" screws to post and (1) 7/8" Diameter threaded rod anchor
drilled and epoxied minimum 8" into concrete foundation using Hilti HIT
or equivalent epoxy adhesive. If interior wall is used as shearwall anchor
to structure, maximum factored reaction is 9000 lbs up or down.

9 Fasten bottom plate through floor sheathing to floor system using 3

1/4" nails at 3" O/C maximum. (Ensure solid member or blocking below)

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 ROOF
SHEATHING

ENGINEERED WOOD
ROOF TRUSSES
(DESIGN BY SUPPLIER)
AT MAX 24" O/C

LATERAL CONNECTION REQUIRED (EACH TRUSS)

STUD q50 (kPa) CONNECTION
TRUSS SIZE
UPLIFT CLIP 0.50 SIMPSON L50 CLIP
IF REQUIRED 2x6
BY TRUSS 0.85 (2) - SIMPSON A34 CLIPS
SUPPLIER 0.50 SIMPSON L70 CLIP
2x8
0.85 (2) - SIMPSON A35 CLIPS
WALL STUDS
REFER TO TABLE 3A, 3B
FOR SIZE AND SPACING

T/O WALL (TRUSS BEARING CONDITION)

1A

STUD q50 (kPa) LATERAL CONNECTION

SIZE
0.50 2 x 4 OUTLOOKS AT 24" O/C
C/W SIMPSON L50 TO PLATE
2x6
0.85 2 x 4 OUTLOOKS AT 16" O/C
C/W SIMPSON L50 TO PLATE
0.50 2 x 4 OUTLOOKS AT 24" O/C
C/W SIMPSON L70 TO PLATE
2x8
0.85 2 x 4 OUTLOOKS AT 16" O/C
C/W SIMPSON L70 TO PLATE

MIN. (6) - 2 1/2" NAILS ROOF SHEATHING

TO EACH OUTLOOK (TYPICAL)

ELEV. WILL VARY

FOR GABLE WALL
2x4 OUTLOOK
FULL DEPTH FRAMING ROOF
BLOCKING (REFER TO TABLE) SHEATHING
BETWEEN
OUTLOOKS
AT48"O/C MAX
OVERHANG FULL HEIGHT GABLE
WALL STUDS
MAX.24" REFER TO TABLE 3A, 3B
FOR SIZE AND SPACING
FRAME FULL HEIGHT
TO U/S OUTLOOKS

T/O WALL (GABLE ENDWALL CONDITION)

1B

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 TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES FOR OPENINGS
(REFER TO TABLES 5B, 5C, AND 5D
FOR REQUIREMENTS)

LINTEL TO SUPPORT UPPER

WINDOW C/W INSULATION FILL

LINTEL SIZE MAXIMUM OPENING

WIDTH
(2) - PLY 2x4 6' - 0"
(2) - PLY 2x6 9' - 0"
(2) - PLY 2x8 12' - 0"
* NOTE: UPPER LINTEL SIMILAR EXCEPT
SIZE AS PER ABC 2014 PART 9

SECTION AT LINTEL
2

WALL STUDS
REFER TO TABLES 3A, 3B
FOR STUD SIZE AND SPACING

3 1/4" NAILS
SEE DETAILS C AND D
(TYPICAL)
2X BLOCKING TO
FACILITATE WALL FLOOR SHEATHING
NAILING GLUED AND NAILED
(TYPICAL)

FLOOR SYSTEM (DESIGN BY OTHERS)

JOISTS OR BLOCKING AT MAX 24" O/C

SECTION AT BOTTOM
3

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 DOUBLE TOP
PLATES STUD AND PLATE CONNECTIONS
REFER TO TABLE 3A, 3B, FOR TYPE
STUD STUD TO PLATE TO
WALL STUDS REFER TYPE
SIZE PLATE PLATE
TO TABLE 3A, 3B FOR
SIZE SPACING, AND 2x6 (4) 3 1/4" END NAILS (4) 3 1/4" TO MATCH
CONNECTION TYPE STUD SPACING
A
2x8 (5) 3 1/4" END NAILS (5) 3 1/4" TO MATCH
STUD SPACING
2x6 SIMPSON L50 CLIP (4) 3 1/4" AT 1/2
B STUD SPACING
SIMPSON L70 CLIP (5) 3 1/4" NAILS AT
2x8
1/2 STUD SPACING

TYPICAL STUD CONNECTION

A

NAIL ROW ADDITIONAL PLATE NAILING

SPACING 2 x 6 WALLS - (4) - 3 1/4" NAILS FOR EACH PLY
3" 3" OF JAMB SYMMETRICALLY PLACED
2 x 8 WALLS - (5) - 3 1/4" NAILS FOR EACH PLY
DOUBLE TOP PLATES OF JAMB SYMMETRICALLY PLACED

FULL HEIGHT
JAMB STUDS 6" TOP AND BOTTOM (TYPICAL)
.

REFER TO TABLE
FOR REQUIRED
NUMBER OF JAMB TO PLATE CONNECTIONS (REFER TO TABLE 5A)
PLIES STUD NUMBER CONNECTION TYPE
(2) - 1/2" Dia THROUGH SIZE OF PLIES A B
BOLTS C/W WASHERS 2 (4)-SIMPSON LS50 CLIPS SIMPSON LUS26-2 HANGER
6" FROM TOP AND BOTTOM, 2x6 3 (4)-SIMPSON LS50 CLIPS SIMPSON LUS26-3 HANGER
3" ABOVE OR BELOW HORIZONTAL
4 (4)-SIMPSON LS50 CLIPS SIMPSON HGUS26-4 HANGER
PLATES AND MAXIMUM 48"
O/C. (TYPICAL) 2 (4)-SIMPSON LS70 CLIPS SIMPSON LUS26-2 HANGER
2x8 3 (4)-SIMPSON LS70 CLIPS SIMPSON HGUS28-3 HANGER
(COUNTERSINK AS REQUIRED) 4 (4)-SIMPSON LS70 CLIPS SIMPSON HGUS28-4 HANGER
* HANGERS MAY BE INSTALLED FACING IN OR
OUT AS REQUIRED

JAMB CONNECTION (TOP)

B

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 STUD AND PLATE CONNECTIONS
REFER TO TABLE 3A, 3B, FOR TYPE
STUD STUD TO PLATE TO
TYPE
SIZE PLATE PLATE

2x6 (4) 3 1/4" END NAILS (4) 3 1/4" TO MATCH

WALL STUDS STUD SPACING
A
REFER TO TABLE 2x8 (5) 3 1/4" END NAILS (5) 3 1/4" TO MATCH
3A, 3B FOR SIZE, STUD SPACING
SPACING, AND SIMPSON L50 CLIP (4) 3 1/4" AT 1/2
2x6
CONNECTION STUD SPACING
B
TYPE SIMPSON L70 CLIP (5) 3 1/4" NAILS AT
2x8
1/2 STUD SPACING

3 1/4" NAILS DRIVEN 2X BLOCKING ON FLAT

BOTTOM THROUGH FLOOR TO FACILITATE NAILING
PLATE SHEATING
(TYPICAL)

FLOOR SYSTEM BY
OTHERS C/W JOISTS OR
BLOCKING AT 24" O/C
MAXIMUM

TYPICAL STUD CONNECTION (BOT)

C

CRIPPLE STUDS JAMB TO PLATE CONNECTIONS (REFER TO TABLE 5A)

FOR LINTEL STUD NUMBER CONNECTION TYPE
BEARING SIZE OF PLIES A B
INSTALLED 2 (4)-SIMPSON LS50 CLIPS SIMPSON LUS26-2 HANGER
OUTSIDE HANGER
2x6 3 (4)-SIMPSON LS50 CLIPS SIMPSON LUS26-3 HANGER
4 (4)-SIMPSON LS50 CLIPS SIMPSON HGUS26-4 HANGER
(2) - 1/2" Dia THROUGH
2 (4)-SIMPSON LS70 CLIPS SIMPSON LUS26-2 HANGER
BOLTS C/W WASHERS
6" FROM TOP AND BOTTOM, 2x8 3 (4)-SIMPSON LS70 CLIPS SIMPSON HGUS28-3 HANGER
3" ABOVE OR BELOW 4 (4)-SIMPSON LS70 CLIPS SIMPSON HGUS28-4 HANGER
HORIZONATL * HANGERS MAY BE INSTALLED FACING IN OR
PLATES AND MAXIMUM OUT AS REQUIRED
48" O/C. (TYPICAL)
(COUNTRSINK AS ADDITIONAL PLATE NAILING
REQUIRED) 2 x 6 WALLS - (4) - 3 1/4" NAILS FOR EACH PLY
OF JAMB SYMMETRICALLY PLACED
2 x 8 WALLS - (5) - 3 1/4" NAILS FOR EACH PLY
3" 3"
(TYP)

OF JAMB SYMMETRICALLY PLACED

6"

FLOOR SYSTEM (BY OTHERS)

(BLOCKING OR JOISTS AT 24" O/C

JAMB CONNECTION (BOTTOM)

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 HORIZONTAL
PLATES

60 TO 120 SUPPORTING
TALL WALL SHEARWALL EACH SIDE
REFER TO FIGURE Z
(2) - ROWS OF (3) - 3 1/4" x 0.131" FOR CONSTRUCTION
NAILS (TYPICAL) 3" 2 REQUIREMENTS
"

LAP PLATE ONTO

18 ADJASENT WALL
" (T
YP
ICA
L) (1) - SIMPSON LSTA 36
(1 1/4" x 18 ga x 36" LG)
STEEL STRAP FOR
EACH FULL LENGTH
PLATE. APPLY OVER
SHEATHING AND NAIL
WITH 1 1/2" x 10d NAILS
(NAILS NOT SHOWN FOR
CLARITY)

(2) PLY PLATE CORNER CONNECTION DETAIL

E

HORIZONTAL
PLATES

60 TO 120 SUPPORTING
TALL WALL SHEARWALL EACH SIDE
REFER TO FIGURE Z
(2) - ROWS OF (3) - 3 1/4" x 0.131" FOR CONSTRUCTION
NAILS (TYPICAL) 3" 2 REQUIREMENTS
"

18 LAP PLATE ONTO

" (T ADJASENT WALL
YP
ICA
L)

(1) - SIMPSON LSTA 36

(1 1/4" x 18 ga x 36" LG)
STEEL STRAP FOR
EACH FULL LENGTH
PLATE. APPLY OVER
SHEATHING AND NAIL
WITH 1 1/2" x 10d NAILS
(NAILS NOT SHOWN FOR
CLARITY)

(4) PLY PLATE CORNER CONNECTION DETAIL

F

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