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Thanks Tool Fool..was familiar with simpson catalogue. It's HUGE. was hoping one could say .."OH , those are 0U812" or something similar. Just not clear if the strapping in the illustration is coiled or rigid... Rocket Scott. thanks for the link I didn't notice the single row nailing in my 2015...

Think I have found what I need to do. In 2015 IRC FIG.602.10.6.4 (masonry block) Would anyone know what the Simpson product number would be for the straps shown in this illustration?

Location is southeast VA. Thanks for all the replies. Ive looked into the simpson strong walls and they may be the way to go . However in all the illustrations the strong walls end at the opening. and the width sizes are limited. If these are used is it allowable to add additional framing to...

I have submitted plans for a 26x26 garage. The garage will be footer with 24" CMU stem wall. Construction will be 2x4 with osb wall bracing, engineered trusses and 19/32 roof decking. My permit was denied for small details in the drawing. And the 2 garage door headers. The doors (2) 8x7 are to...

Great suggestions, Thanks all. Looks like up through slab it is. Now to properly aim for the interior bathroom wall..

I'm in Southeast VA. I plan on grouting block and the space will be heated.

Am drawing up plans for a detached garage. Foundation will be poured footer with 3 courses of block then the sole plate. My question is would it be to code to turn water supply 90 deg. up through footer and block then sole plate. If legal what would be the best piping to use and the best way to...

Im currently drawing up a 26 x 24 garage . would like to install 1/2 bath (no shower) I plan on using tankless water heater. My question is garage sewer line run will be 190'. With that long a run. Will 3" pipe be okay with the distance? I can get the slope. For just a toilet and sink do I need...

Would appreciate advice on a garage build I am about to begin. Bldg. will be 24 x 24 standard 4/12 gable roof, with a slab to ceiling height of 9.5'. As an after thought, I would like to add a patio roof on slope side of garage . I would like to run 2 x 6 birds mouthed rafters nailed to top...