Shims are ubiquitous, their only role is to hold space in a joint, and the designer generally gives the joint far more attention. Do-it-yourself projects may include scraps of wood, wood wedges, shingles, or even strips of aluminum cut from a soda can – all fulfilling the role of the shim. However, professionals need a higher class of shims in construction that can play their role in reliable, engineered systems.
Download the PDF to read the full article regarding plastic shims in construction featured in The Construction Specifier.
