Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH18X9 18 in. x 108 in. Strong-Wall® High-Strength Wood Shearwall

Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH18X9 18 in. x 108 in. Strong-Wall® High-Strength Wood Shearwall

The Strong-Wall WSWH® high-strength wood shearwall is a prefabricated engineered wood panel that helps structures resist forces resulting from high wind and earthquakes. Combining design flexibility with performance, this code-listed shearwall is field adjustable with the ability to be trimmed and drilled onsite and can be customized to accommodate varying heights or rake walls. The WSWH features patented wood fuse technology that provides predictable behavior and delivers superior strength, stiffness, ductility and design values.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Reusable templates to locate the holdown anchor bolts accurately for multiple footing types
• Top-of-wall shear transfer accomplished with a single plate that is fastened with a combination of Strong-Wall screws and heavy-duty connector screws
• Suitable for residential, multifamily and light-frame commercial construction
• Evaluated to the 2018 IRC/IBC and listed by ICC-ES
• Vertical panel made from laminated strand lumber
• Top-of-wall connection plates are galvanized G90
• Wall size: 18-in. width x 108-in. height
• WSWH accessories are compatible only with WSWH panels

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: WSWH18X9
• UPC: 707392013440
• GTIN: 707392013440
• Feature 01: Reusable templates to locate the holdown anchor bolts accurately for multiple footing types
• Feature 02: Top-of-wall shear transfer accomplished with a single plate that is fastened with a combination of Strong-Wall screws and heavy-duty connector screws
• Feature 03: Suitable for residential, multifamily and light-frame commercial construction
• Feature 04: Evaluated to the 2018 IRC/IBC and listed by ICC-ES
• Feature 05: Vertical panel made from laminated strand lumber
• Feature 06: Top-of-wall connection plates are galvanized G90
• Feature 07: Wall size: 18-in. width x 108-in. height
• Feature 08: WSWH accessories are compatible only with WSWH panels
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 3.50
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 108
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 18
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: WSWH_Shearwall
• Base Product Name: Strong-Wall® High-Strength Wood Shearwall
• Bolt/Rod Diameter (in.): 1
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Strong-Wall® Shearwalls > Shearwalls > Wood Shearwall
• Color: Combination
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• GUID: 203022479247560302651675678744270050957
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Material: Laminated Strand Lumber
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Wood Shearwall
• Product Includes: Includes preattached holdowns; two heavy hex nuts; two heavy bearing plates; one WSWH-TP top connection plate; SWS16150 Strong-Wall screws; Strong-Drive® SDS25600 Heavy-Duty Connector screws; T25 six-lobe driver bit; installation instructions in English and Spanish
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 207.72
• Short Product Name: 18 X 108 WSWH
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/wswh_strongwallwoodshearwalls/wswh_shearwall/p/strong-wall-high-strength-wood-shearwall
• Subcategory: Strong-Wall® Shearwalls
• Subcategory 2: Shearwalls
• US Patents: 10,711,477
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• PAL Reference: 50707392013445