Strong-Wall® Shearwalls
A History of Testing, Innovation Drives Today’s Performance
From design, to application, to load requirements — every project presents unique challenges. Strong-Wall shearwalls from Simpson Strong-Tie offer consistent, reliable performance no matter what the variables are. Our innovative wood and steel options provide maximum flexibility, ease of installation and code-listed, industry-leading strength for every job. And backed by our unparalleled technical and field support, your shearwall installations will be faster, stronger and smarter than ever.
Strong-Wall High-Strength Wood Shearwall
The code-listed Strong-Wall high-strength wood shearwall is an extremely versatile solution for lateral-force resistance in residential, multi-family and light-frame commercial construction.
Steel Strong-Wall
With a patented shape for better performance and available in a wide variety of sizes, our prefabricated and code-listed Steel Strong-Wall shearwall offers some of the highest allowable loads in the industry.
Strong-Wall Site-Built Portal Frame System
Create site-built walls faster, stronger and more economically than traditional methods with the Strong-Wall site-built portal frame system (PFS) from Simpson Strong-Tie.
Strong-Wall Shearwalls
Strong-Wall High-Strength Wood Shearwalls
- All Strong-Wall High-Strength Wood Shearwall Products
- Product Information
- Standard and Balloon Framing on Concrete Foundations
- Garage Portal Systems on Concrete Foundations
- Back-to-Back Installations on Concrete Foundations
- Raised Floor Kit
- Two-Story Stacked Connection Kit
- Anchorage Solutions
- Anchor Bolt Templates
- Reinforcement Solutions on Grade Beams
Steel Strong-Wall Shearwalls
- All Steel Strong-Wall Shearwalls Products
- Product Information
- Standard Application on Concrete Foundations
- Garage Portal Systems on Concrete Foundations
- First-Story Wood Floor Systems
- Balloon Framing on Concrete Foundations
- Two-Story Stacked-On Concrete Foundations
- Anchorage Solutions
- Anchor Reinforcement Solutions on Grade Beams
Steel Strong-Wall for Cold-Formed Steel
- Product Information
- Cold-Formed Steel 1st-Story Floor Systems
- Installation of Cold-Formed Steel Two-Story Stacked on Concrete
- Cold-Formed Steel Two-Story Stacked-On Concrete Foundations
Strong-Wall Site-Built Portal Frame System for Prescriptive Design
Strong-Wall Shearwalls Software and Apps
Resources
General Notes
- Warning and General Notes for Strong-Wall Shearwalls
- Strong-Wall Shearwalls General Instructions for the Installer
- Strong-Wall Shearwalls General Instructions for the Designer
- FAQ: Insulating the Steel Strong-Wall Panel
- Strong-Wall Shearwalls Repairs
- Cumulative Overturning: Key Consideration in Strong-Wall Shearwall Specification Process
- Eccentric Holdowns in Light-Framed Shear Wall Systems
- The Effect of Eccentric Overturning Restraint in Complete Shear Wall Assemblies