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   Guest_ | Mar 10, 1999 04:54am | #1

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   David

   I don't understand the Non-insulated part. Why would that be a pre-requisite?

   Your post sounds like a riddle, just fill me in please.

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   Guest_ | Mar 10, 1999 09:06am | #2

   *Sheet metal.

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   Guest_ | Mar 10, 1999 02:23pm | #3

   *perhaps Hardies " Hardiebrace " is what you seek?? I don't think it's available in the states, ( check Hardies web site ) but we use it a lot here. Termites hate it and you don't need to cut in metal bracing as you can achieve 4 kn/mtr ( don't ask me what that is in imperial ) bracing strength.

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   David_Herron | Mar 11, 1999 04:59am | #4

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   Maybe the product Mark described is what I'm looking for. Maybe I should have said non-foam, instead of non-insulating. This product once it is applied can be stood on between the studs. And as far as I know it's not metal. This product hopefully is a cheaper alternative to plywood or OSB, and is used for a backer for vinyl siding and interior sprayed foam.

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   Guest_ | Mar 11, 1999 06:26am | #5

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   Perhaps you are thinking of Simpson's new prefabricated shear wall.

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   Guest_ | Mar 11, 1999 02:37pm | #6

   *mike, you've aroused my curiosity. any more info??

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   Guest_ | Mar 11, 1999 09:30pm | #7

   *Mark,Click the picture.J

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   Guest_ | Mar 12, 1999 12:13am | #8

   *Duuuhhhh!!Thanks Jack

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   Guest_ | Mar 12, 1999 05:49pm | #9

   *My old boss just sheathed a metal-stud house witha material called "Dens-gold." I know nothing about it other than it sounds alot like "dens-shield." He says it is not plywood and is stronger flatter and expands less. He sided over it with filedstone veneer and wood.-RobFound the link.http://www.gp.com/build/gypsum/dens/gold.html

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   Guest_ | Mar 12, 1999 06:08pm | #11

   *I have seen a heavy cardboard type of material used in manufactured homes. It had a foil covering and i think it was called Thermoply. It was stapled on with the seams overlaping not butted. It could be walked on while the walls were laid flat.

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   David_Herron | Mar 12, 1999 06:08pm | #10

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   I'm looking for a product that is non-insulating, not plywood, OSB or wood for exterior wall sheathing. It can be nailed or stapled to the studs and acts as a shear to racking. The stud walls would be squared and braced with let-in steel wind bracing before it is applied.