Specifying Windstorm simplifies the engineering design calculation time that can be better spent on more critical aspects of the typical job. A common problem I encounter with stud to plate connectors occurs at the inspection process when correction of the stud plate tie installation requires significant reconstruction. Windstorm sheathing and nail spacing alone reduces the errors. Windstorm performs without the necessity of stud plate ties, as the portion of the “Continuous Loud Path” from the top to bottom of the walls. It is advantageous to the builder to save time and money by eliminating the need for stud plate ties.