Want garage walls that stay straight for decades? In this episode of the Rational Spec Series, we’re back on the slope-lot build to frame the garage — from Titan HD anchors to shear-wall details, LVL mudsills, and precision height layout using the Stabila LAR350 rotary laser.

You’ll see how we:

• Frame portal walls for maximum shear strength
• Use 3x plates and 6x6 posts for engineered hold-downs
• Skip cast-in bolts and drill Titan HDs instead
• Set perfect wall heights with control points and story poles
• Sheathe and route the ZIP-R wall for a clean, continuous insulation layer

These are the small details that make a huge difference in how a structure performs — no racking, no cracking, no callbacks.

🎯 Tools & Materials Featured:

• Stabila LAR350 rotary laser
• Simpson Strong-Tie Titan HD anchors
• PWT LVL & I-Joists
• Huber ZIP-R Sheathing
• MAX HN120 high-pressure nailer