Shear wall template

Abstract

A template for use in constructing shear panels in the construction trade, and its method of use permitting precise positioning of nails or other fasteners in attaching shear panels to other construction members, thus facilitating and accelerating the framing of building structures.

1 ) A template for use in constructing shear walls comprising: 
 a. Pre printed markings on the template that indicate target locations for the placement of nails or other fasteners.    
   
   
       2 ) A template as in  claim 1  wherein: 
 a. One or more sides of the template comprise an adhesive.    
   
   
       3 ) A template as in  claim 1  wherein the template also comprises a center line along the middle of the template.  
   
   
       4 ) A template as in  claim 1  wherein the template also comprises edge aligning markings for positioning of the template along framing members.  
   
   
       5 ) A template as in  claim 1  wherein the pre printed markings are arranged in a plurality of staggered rows.  
   
   
       6 ) A template as in  claim 1  wherein the pre printed markings comprise one or more colors that indicate one or more patterns for use in constructing shear walls.  
   
   
       7 ) A template as in  claim 1  wherein said pre printed markings are numbered.  
   
   
       8 ) A method of constructing a shear wall comprising: 
 a. Applying a template onto one or more panels 
 i. The template comprising pre printed markings that indicate target locations for the placement of nails or other fasteners.  
   b. Using the template to identify intended locations for installation of nails or other fasteners;    c. Affixing the panel to framing members with nails or other fasteners at locations marked on the template.