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In 2x4/2x6 wood frame construction, can you substitute steel tension bands for the plywood/drywall sheathing?
Then add sprayed-on water, thermal, a/o fire resistive/protective coatings and lighter-weight veneers with fewer nailing/fastening schedules? I am looking to replace the plywood with a new method of frame reinforcing that uses steel strapping bands to stiffen, strengthen, and resist movements of the framing. I will not be placing plywood or drywall on this frame.
Engineering - 3 Answers - 2009-01-07 09:23:10

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yes of coarse

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Answer 1
yes of coarse
2009-01-07 09:27:07

Answer 2
Yes but it would still be drywall. Today walls are usually made of sheetrock, before that product was introduced a plastering crew would nail thin boards called laths to the studs and cover those with plaster. Your idea is basically the same concept.
2009-01-07 09:50:24

Answer 3
I have done for plywood, but I wouldn't do it for drywall because wood is appropriate for tension and compression but dry wall is not, I think to use it is kind of risky.
2009-01-07 09:52:26