A: Typically wind is the primary (governing) load condition for pole buildings. Snow loading begins to have an important effect at approximately 50 psf and higher.
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A: A shear wall is a wall that is installed to resist lateral loading such as wind and seismic loads through diaphragm or plate action.
A: A cantilevered building resists lateral loading through post bending only. A diaphragmed building takes advantage of the shear capacity of the wall sheathing to resist lateral loading.
A: The most common gauge of metal sheathing used in northwest pole buildings is 29 gauge.
A: The International Building Code.
