The Z-Wall is the strongest pre-engineered
shear wall available. The Z-Wall has been specifically designed for earthquakes,
hurricanes and high winds. The Z-Walldoes not loosen up under cyclic loading.
The Z-Wall requires less labor and is faster to install.
The Z-Wall does not produce bulges
in your wall finishes. The Z-Wall fits neatly between your studs,
and is an excellent replacement for other traditional shear walls such as
plywood, OSB, and flat strap metal bracing.
The Z-Wall can be easily and quickly installed
by your framing contractor along with your studs
or may be pre-installed within your stud wall by your panelizer. Diaphragm
screwing and nailing is not necessary, nor is installation of separate holdowns.
The Z-Wall has been designed so that
two story stacked shear walls are so easy to install, they become a natural
part of the framing installation.
The Z-Wall fits neatly into your garage return
walls.The Z-Wall offers shear strength
here you need it.