iLevel Expands Wall Bracing Solutions With 24"-Wide Shear Brace

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Date Added: September 11, 2009 07:02:37 PM

Author: Karlie Eylander

Category: Building Materials

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New Shear Brace Width Has Greater Allowable Seismic and Wind Design Loads.

To expand options for builders and make complex home designs simpler to build, iLevel by Weyerhaeuser now offers the iLevel® Shear Brace in a 24" width. As with other Shear Brace widths, the new dimension provides builders with an easy-to-install, narrow brace to help homes resist lateral forces from earthquakes and high winds. Made of TimberStrand® laminated strand lumber, it is field-trimmable and offers ease of nailing and drilling. www.ilevel.com The 24"-wide Shear Brace accommodates greater allowable design loads than existing widths. For example, an 8' nominal height 24"-wide Shear Brace has nearly five times higher allowable shear in seismic and wind designs than the same height in a 12" width. As a result, the new width can be used for even more demanding lateral bracing applications in buildings. The iLevel Shear Brace comes in nominal heights ranging from 7' to 12'. The 12" and 18"- wide Shear Braces can be used in both prescriptive and engineered applications and comply with the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) / International Residential Code (IRC). The 24"- wide Shear Brace complies with the 2006 IBC/IRC, but should be used primarily for engineered applications. All Shear Braces are designed to meet the current ICC acceptance criteria for prefabricated wood shear walls. The braces install easily using mounting brackets that allow builders to make front-to-back adjustments for ready alignment with foundation anchor bolts. 18" and 24" Shear Braces can be used at the second story in stacked applications. About iLevel® by Weyerhaeuser iLevel is Weyerhaeuser's integrated residential and light construction framing business providing seamless, unified building solutions. By offering the most comprehensive and innovative collection of proven structural framing materials, technical support and software in the building industry, and the means to distribute them efficiently, iLevel is leading the structural frame market and helping builders and dealers succeed in today's challenging business environment. www.ilevel.com. About Weyerhaeuser Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2007, sales were $16.3 billion. It has offices or operations in 13 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com.

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