2308.6.3 Braced wall panel methods.
BC § 2308.6.3
Construction of braced wall panels shall be by one or a combination of the methods in Table 2308.6.3(1). Braced wall panel length shall be in accordance with Section 2308.6.4 or 2308.6.5. Table 2308.6.3(1)Bracing Methods Methods, MaterialMinimum ThicknessFigureConnection Criteria aFastenersSpacingMethods, MaterialMinimum ThicknessFigureConnection Criteria aFastenersSpacingLIB aLet-in-bracing1" × 4" wood or approved metal straps attached at 45° to 60° angles to studs at maximum of 16" o.c.Table 2304.10.1Wood: per stud plus top and bottom platesMetal strap: installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendationsMetal strap: installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendationsDWBDiagonal wood boards3/4" thick (1" nominal) × 6" minimum width to studs at maximum of 24" o.c.Table 2304.10.1Per studWSPWood structural panel3/8" in accordance with Table 2308.6.3(2) or 2308.6.3(3)Table 2304.10.16" edges 12" fieldSFBStructuralfiberboard sheathing1/2" in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 to studs at maximum 16" o.c.Table 2304.10.13" edges 6" fieldGBGypsum board(Double sided)1/2" or 5/8" by a minimum of 4" wide to studs at maximum of 24" o.c.Section 2506.2 for exterior and interior sheathing:5d annual ringed cooler nails (1 5/8" × 0.086") or1 1/4" screws (Type W or S) for 1/2" gypsum board or 1 5/8" screws (Type W or S) for 5/8" gypsum boardFor all braced wall panel locations: 7" o.c. along panel edges (including top and bottom plates)and 7" o.c. in the fieldPBSParticleboard sheathing3/8" or 1/2" in accordance with Table 2308.6.3(4)to studs at maximum of16" o.c.6d common (2" long × 0.113" dia.) nails for 3/8" thick sheathing or 8d common (2 1/2" long × 0.131" dia.) nails for 1/2" thick sheathing3" edges 6" fieldPCPPortland cement plasterSection 2510 to studs at maximum of 16" o.c.1 1/2" long, 11 gage, 7/16" dia. head nails or 7/8" long, 16 gage staples6" o.c. on all framing membersHPSHardboard panel siding7/16" in accordance with Table 2308.6.3(5)Table 2304.10.14" edges 8" fieldABWAlternate braced wall3/8"Figure 2308.6.5.1 and Section 2308.6.5.1Figure 2308.6.5.1PFHPortal framewith hold-downs3/8"Figure 2308.6.5.2 andSection 2308.6.5.2Figure 2308.6.5.2 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 degree = 0.01745 rad. a. Method LIB shall have gypsum board fastened to at least one side with nails or screws. Table 2308.6.3(2)Exposed Plywood Panel Siding Minimum Thickness a(inch)Minimum Number of PliesStud Spacing (inches)Plywood siding applied directly to studs or over sheathing3/8316 b1/2424 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. a. Thickness of grooved panels is measured at bottom of grooves. b. Spans are permitted to be 24 inches if plywood siding is applied with face grain perpendicular to studs or over one of the following: (1) 1-inch board sheathing, (2) 7/16-inch wood structural panel sheathing or (3) 3/8-inch wood structural panel sheathing with strength axis (which is the long direction of the panel unless otherwise marked) of sheathing perpendicular to studs. Table 2308.6.3(3)Wood Structural Panel Wall Sheathing b(Not Exposed to the Weather, Strength Axis Parallel or Perpendicular to Studs Except as Indicated Below) Minimum Thickness (inch)Panel Span RatingStud Spacing (inches)Siding nailed to studsNailable sheathingSheathing parallelto studsSheathing perpendicular to studs3/8, 15/32, 1/216/0, 20/0, 24/0, 32/16Wall – 24" o.c.2416247/16, 15/32, 1/224/0, 24/16, 32/16Wall – 24" o.c.2424 a24 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. a. Plywood shall consist of four or more plies. b. Blocking of horizontal joints shall not be required except as specified in Section 2308.6.4. Table 2308.6.3(4)Allowable Spans for Particleboard Wall Sheathing(Not Exposed to the Weather, Long Dimension of the Panel Parallel or Perpendicular to Studs) GradeThickness (inch)Stud Spacing (inches)Siding nailed to studsSheathing under coverings specified in Section 2308.6.3 parallel or perpendicular to studsM-S "Exterior Glue"nd M-2 "Exterior Glue"3/816—1/21616 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. Table 2308.6.3(5)Hardboard Siding SidingMinimum Nominal Thickness(inch)2 × 4 Framing Maximum SpacingNail Size a, b, dNail SpacingGeneralBracing panels cSidingMinimum Nominal Thickness(inch)2 × 4 Framing Maximum SpacingNail Size a, b, dNail SpacingGeneralBracing panels c1. Lap sidingDirect to studs 3/816" o.c.8d16 o.c.Not applicableOver sheathing3/816" o.c.10d16 o.c.Not applicable2. Square edge panel sidingDirect to studs3/824" o.c.6d6" o.c. edges;12" o.c. at intermediate supports4" o.c. edges;8" o.c. at intermediate supportsOver sheathing3/824" o.c.8d6" o.c. edges;12" o.c. at intermediate supports4" o.c. edges;8" o.c. at intermediate supports3. Shiplap edge panel sidingDirect to studs3/816" o.c.6d6" o.c. edges;12" o.c. at intermediate supports4" o.c. edges;8" o.c. at intermediate supportsOver sheathing3/816" o.c.8d6" o.c. edges;12" o.c. at intermediate supports4" o.c. edges;8" o.c. at intermediate supports For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. a. Nails shall be corrosion resistant. b. Minimum acceptable nail dimensions: Panel Siding (inch)Lap Siding (inch)Shank diameterHead diameter0.0920.2250.0990.240 c. Where used to comply with Section 2308.6. d. Nail length must accommodate the sheathing and penetrate framing 1 1/2 inches.
