Course Overview
This webinar will explore the basic design principles and best practices for efficient tall wall design using engineered wood products. Discussion will include material selection, design for climate conditions, and a complete design example using freely available software tools.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the design principles and inputs required to size tall wall framing members.
- Recognize some of the pitfalls of inadequate tall wall design.
- Learn about easy-to-use tools and software available to simplify this process.
Course Video
Speaker Bio
Steve McManus
Senior Engineer
Weyerhaeuser
Steve McManus, a professional engineer based in Langley, BC, supports Weyerhaeuser’s Trus Joist® Engineered Lumber Products in residential and light commercial construction. He provides technical support, training, and field issue resolution for suppliers, architects, engineers, and building officials across Canada.
Steve’s 27 years of experience in the forest industry includes structural design and engineering, forest management, and wood products manufacturing.