Looking for a bit of input from those here on a pole building. Last year I built a 1200 square foot barn/garage at my place which is use for both shop and truck storage. For the exterior walls I used 2 x 4's horizontal and then installed a t1-11 type sheathing. Inpector passed it no problem.
this year I'm looking to build a 24 x 28 at my fathers house (different city). I plan on using again 2 x 4's horizontally every 2' then 7/16" osb, then vinyl siding for the walls. This inspector says I need to install
diagonal metal straps as a wind bracing on the walls then the osb, vinyl. Not sure what thickness he wants or how wide yet. Heck.. not even sure where I would buy this. Wouldn't the osb so the same thing as any metal wind bracing? I'm guessing if he demands it there isn't much we can do but not sure the reasoning here.
Not in hurricane zone or anything.. NE Ohio
any input appreciated.
thanks, Mark.