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[Calvin Lewis]

Hi! New guy here. I'm probably nuts, but I actually subscribed to Softplan+ to design my own home. Not an architect/engineer/CAD guy - just an old-school IT guy with a TON of hands-on CAD systems over 40-ish years in the biz.

 

Is there a way to get softplan to create a -- custom wall? I see the 'Pole Barn' wall type, but plain-old pole barn strapping isn't going to fly here with my 140mph wind load requirement, so I'm going to need to use commercial / bookshelf girts. See the attached pics. Basically, instead of strapping the nailing material vertically on the outside of the posts, you lay it horizontal between the posts, and add supporting blocks at each end. 

 

Any ideas? Thanks for any help!!

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[Keith Almond]

Have a look at this thread ... http://softplan.com/...ding-wall-type/ ... there a plenty of explanations and definitions there that can be modified to give what you want.

[David Zawadzki]

If you want to withstand heavy wind loads, I read where The Perfect Block icf’s were good up to 250 mph winds. Might be a viable option for your wind load requirements.

[Mike Adams]

  In addition to the above comments, the spacing, lamination and size of the post 2x6,2x8 ( 3 ply vs 4 ply ),  post footer, exposure ( open field / coastal vs. wooded /urban), height of the truss bearing and roof pitch come into play.  I am in 135 mph wind zone and have done a few ...commercial and residential with 2x4 spf girts nailed to the exterior of 3 or 4 ply post depending on truss bearing hgth, exposure etc. This method also makes the gable ends easier.  Let the post run wild, set a girt to the bottom of the truss and set the "pole barn" gable truss against them. 

Good luck.