Advantages

Material: 
50ksi steel                                                                             
G90 galvanized
12 ga and 14 ga                                                                                             

1. Greater shear values than wood shear wall
2. Lower drift values than wood shear value
3. Values based on calculations and supported by cyclic testing
4. More consistent material
5. Welded connection at joints                                                                                          
6. Able to store in conditions exposed to weather without a loss in allowable shear value
7. Considered a "Green" building product
8. Non-combustible material
9. Weighs less than wood shear wall
10. Compatible with light-gauge steel framing
11. Easier to inspect
12. Easier installation in less time
13. Can use impact wrench to tighten nuts at bolt connections
14. Product availability through distribution
15. Available in more sizes than competition
16. Custom heights available
17. Less expensive than pre-manufactured wood shear walls
    (Cost should be compared by shear values, not “size to size”)
18. Higher values mean fewer Hardy Frames required than pre-manufactured wood walls
    •Increases design flexibility
    •Lowers building cost
19. Experienced technical staff and field support
20. Table values for installation on 2x sill plate and on wood floor systems
    •Values include consideration for shrinkage of material below due to loss of moisture content
    •Values include consideration for crushing of material below due to compression
21. ICC recognized for installation on wood floor systems
22. LA City RR recognized for installation on wood floor systems
    
23. Recognized by: ICC-ES #PFC-5342
    LA City RR # 25391
    California DSA-Pending