Shear Walls are walls which are designed to resist the lateral force along the length of the wall.  Shear walls are normally made of a wood frame with stud walls covered with a structural sheathing material. If properly built they can also resist horizontal forces. They also aid in providing structural stability and aesthetics.

Shear Walls are walls which are designed to resist the lateral force along the length of the wall.  Shear walls are normally made of a wood frame with stud walls covered with a structural sheathing material. If properly built they can also resist horizontal forces. They also aid in providing structural stability and aesthetics.