August 2008
This overview of pre-manufactured shear wall panels includes basic information about what they are, the costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.
Pre-manufactured Shear Wall Panels TechSpecs explains what it takes to switch from standard framing practices, what to consider when determining if pre-manufactured shear wall panels are right for your next project, steps to take if you decide use this technology, and additional resources for more information.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center
4 pages