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A wall panel designated as braced is sheathed with a different panel thickness than the approved plan. What should be done?

Correct Answer

C) Match the approved wall detail or obtain an approved revision.

Check the installed panel against the approved wall design, including its required properties and fastening. Install the specified system or obtain an approved revision; thickness alone does not prove equivalence. Source: https://www2.strongtie.com/webapps/sitebuiltshearwalldesigner/

Answer Options
A
Accept any thicker panel without reviewing the wall detail.
B
Alter the fastener spacing by visual judgment.
C
Match the approved wall detail or obtain an approved revision.
D
Leave it because all wood panels have the same structural properties.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Check the installed panel against the approved wall design, including its required properties and fastening. Install the specified system or obtain an approved revision; thickness alone does not prove equivalence. Source: https://www2.strongtie.com/webapps/sitebuiltshearwalldesigner/

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