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Home Shear Wall Hold Downs
"Garage Door Portals pose a little challenge to the shear strength of the overall wall. In an effort to provide additional shear strength, Structural Engineers specify Hold Downs. In this video, we talk hold downs, aspect ratio, and garage door portals. Of course, BIG RED joins the conversation and adds some insight…..Enjoy the video Friends……"

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