Shear Nailing Like a PRO in Just 4 Easy Steps

Learn how to shear nail like a pro in just 4 easy steps! Perfect for framing and construction projects, especially in earthquake-prone areas.

0:00 Earthquake Shake Test
1:03 Why Do We Need Shear Walls?
2:02 Shear Wall Schedule
2:54 APA Testing
5:34 Overdriven Nails
6:51 How to Properly Set Nail Depth
15:59 Force Transfer Around Opening
20:50 Straps and Zip
25:14 Closing Thoughts

Some of the links below are affiliate links. I may make a small commission off of them.

5% coupon code “NGDAWESOME” and the free freight on fastener orders over $1,000 with code “FREESHIPPING

Spotify Playlist ??

#building #construction #framing #huberpartner

[dynajen]

I have always wondered, if we were really trying to make a rock solid frame, why we don't use adhesive on the wall and roof panels as well, just like floor panels or in some areas drywall. You would think it would help spread that shear load to far more surface area than nails alone.

[michaely]

One of the many things I enjoy about your videos is your explanation of the science and background behind the materials you use and how they are properly applied.

[ToIsleOfView]

I love this detail about light construction. Wind damage is more common than seismic damage. This extra nailing could also help protect against wind damage.

[disqusrubbish]

Worked for a short time for a guy who was a friend of the owners and didn't seem to care about keeping parallelograms at bay. In the end no one died, and the house didn't collapse but still...
And yes, thank you for nailing it all together flat on the deck after squaring. Then tipping up...

[MatthewHunting-uioj]

Love the Perkins Builder Brothers reference lol

[buttermonkeyFTW]

5:49 I have been focusing a lot more on making sure the tools are dialed in on depth when we’re installing the plywood. A lot of the guys I work with don’t know any better or don’t care which frustrates me but I’m still too new in the company and profession to do anything about it besides what I physically do myself

[berkibuild]

the best video on this topic I've ever seen 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you you . and also your best video I think 🎉

[merlinsmith]

Glad I don’t have to install windows with nail flanges in this build, it would be so frustrating trying to find a spot for nails or screws between sheeting nails lol!

[lewishodge]

The worst example of inadequate shear walls I've seen was in a large track home subdivision in AZ circa 2008. One vertical sheet of 1/2" OSB was placed on each side of an outside corner; then another sheet was not required before the next 25 ft. Between OSB sheets were foam panels for stucco over foam, thinner foam over shear panels, . Couple this with the use of finger jointed studs and I had the expectation that structural problems would arise short of ten years down the road. I left AZ shortly after, so I don't know what the result/followup was. In my wildest dreams, I never thought they would use this type of construction on single story garage portals, BUT THEY DID and for TWO story homes as well!?

[creylacoste]

Man, you’re right. My shooting force goes way down the more hose I have.

[raystraining]

Most shear schedules are 3/6 here in Fl for our 140 wind code. I've seen 3/3 in HVHZ 160

[jamesoncross]

So do you have to do this with regular plywood? How about 3/4" T&G plywood on the walls?

[chasebrown]

I’m curious if more money is spent on the fasteners or the wood materials for a framing package?

[dfghdfzsd]

you know, you build these buildings but you also build these videos… and it’s apparent that you are a good builder of anything. And everyone that is a lick knows it’s about developing repeatable processes- so i’m curious if you can think of some other laws or lessons that let you succeed like you do?

[lukestevenson]

Could you direct me to a link on the compressor and framing guns you use?
No where around my area sale coil framing guns

[bwillan]

Is ICF construction common in your area? Seems it would make life easier for all of the earthquake codes you have to follow.

[MrRafa]

Do you have product number for nails you use for sheathing? Cant seem to find 2.5” ring shank in a .131 with decent size nail head for the max nailer having to go back to 21 degree gun to do sheathing.

[andyelliott]

Would there be an advantage to glueing the shear wall for strutual rigidity with the nailing as discribed or wold that be conterproductive?

[johnwilliams]

@27:30 even after that test, I dont see a crack in that drywall

[steveharkins]

A trip to the Simpson “shaker table” would be fun, I would like to see it try and destroy the design. I don’t believe they have enough hydraulics to break the design….