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Nailing, Boundary – A special nailing pattern required by design at the boundaries of diaphragms.

Nailing, Edge – A special nailing pattern required by design at the edges of each panel within the assembly of a diaphragm or shear wall.

Nailing, Field – Nailing required between the sheathing panels and framing members at locations other than boundary nailing and edge nailing.