I have a 2 story garage that was just framed. The plans call for a Simpson StrongWall Garage Portal SSW12X7 on each side of the door.
The strong wall panels were not put in during framing. I don’t know if this was an oversight, or a cost cutting measure.
Now that the building is up & sheathed, can the strong wall be retrofitted into the wall?
Scott
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Greetings Scott,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.
Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
Cheers
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Scott,
Cutting the existing framing to get the Simpson walls in are not the problem. It's the anchoring that's the problem. Those walls require two 7/8" SSTBs and two 5/8" anchor bolts. In Los Angeles, the pour of the concrete around these particular bolts have to be witnessed by a deputy inspector.
Good luck.
It can probably be done, but it's all in the details of the specific structure. It would require temporary support and a tad bit of lifting of some of the structure. As Rockford said, anchoring will also be an issue. It may be more cost effective to have your engineer design a different kind of fix.
-- J.S.
It shouldn't be hard to find out whether or not all-thread set in epoxy will provide the necessary withdrawal strength. If it will, set the wall, drill the holes, and glue in the rods.
I used retrofit epoxy bolts for a Hardy Frame (two 1/18" bolts and one 3/4") and it was no problem here in San Diego. I did have to have a special inspection to verify hole depth and cleanliness.