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Structural Components
The structural components of a building are just that, they constitute the backbone which supports the structure. The components must be sufficient by both design and construction to insure that the tremendous forces to which a house is subjected during high winds and during an earthquake are dissipated, without damage to the occupants of the home and its contents. These forces (called deadload, lateral load and overturning forces) must be anticipated. Construction defects in structural components increase the probability and extent of injury to inhabitants and damage to the structure and its contents. Most commonly found defects include:
- Missing plywood shear walls
- Improperly designed or constructed plywood shear walls
- Missing or inadequate nailing of shear walls
- Missing or inadequately installed drag straps, hold downs and vertical straps
- Failure to properly make the required structural connection between the foundations, walls and roof
- Plywood shear walls exceed height /width specifications
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