Simpson Strong-Tie's commitment to product design and testing has grown and expanded over the years to include a whole-systems approach to building design. One of the key milestones that launched us down this path was the development of our first factory-built wood shearwall — the Strong-Wall®.

The introduction of pre-fabricated shearwalls not only brought an alternative to site-built walls, but also helped streamline the quality, consistency and performance of shearwalls in the field. Today, Simpson Strong-Tie offers a full array of code-listed Wood and Steel Strong-Wall Shearwalls.

All Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Wall shearwalls are now code-listed to the 2009 IRC/IBC.
Steel Strong-Wall shearwalls conform to ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria AC322 (see ICC-ES ESR-1679).  Simpson Strong-Tie Wood Strong-Wall shearwalls conform to ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria AC130 (see ICC-ES ESR-1267).
Read more about the Steel Strong-Wall under the new code.

Also see:

• Download free Strong-Wall Shearwall Selector software
• Steel Strong-Wall Installation Training Kit now available
• New Product: Steel Strong-Wall Shearwall Garage Portal Kit

Working with specifiers, builders and contractors has enabled Simpson to design a composite shearwall that features some of the highest allowable loads in the industry while offering the easiest and fastest installation: The Steel Strong-Wall®.   Learn more about the Steel Strong-Wall® Shearwall

The Wood Strong-Wall® can be installed around window and door openings or any other location where increased lateral resistance is required. Wood Strong-Walls can reduce the space needed for shearwalls, allowing for more windows and doors in house designs.   Learn more about the Wood Strong-Wall® Shearwall