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07.20.2010 APACAD.org Adds Free Spanish-Language CAD Details
In addition to over 200 English-language CAD details, the online library now features more than 30 details in Spanish.
06.18.2010 President’s Project Open House Draws a Crowd
Heat doesn’t deter building professionals from visiting the raised wood floor demonstration home to learn about energy-efficient design in residential construction.
06.14.2010 New PRG-305 Standard Brings Simplified Approach to Glulam
PRG-305, Performance Standard for APA EWS Stock Glulam Beams, provides design properties for APA EWS performance-rated stock glulam beams used in residential or commercial floor and roof construction.
06.08.2010 2009 APA Safety and Health Award Winners Announced
The APA Safety and Health Awards Program encourages and recognizes safety and operational excellence in the North American structural panel and engineered wood industry.
06.03.2010 APA Safety Program Profiled by Occupational Health & Safety Magazine
Safety and Health Awards Program, revamped to generate enthusiasm and improve performance, profiled by online magazine for "elevating safety awareness".

07.31.10 Specification Guide: Short Form for Panels
Sample specifications for Sheathing, Sturd-I-Floor, Siding, and Sanded Panels. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated July 2010.
07.20.10 ANSI / APA PRR 410: Standard for Performance-Rated Engineered Wood Rim Boards
This Standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated engineered wood rim boards. This publication is only available as a downloadable PDF. Issued July 2010.
07.19.10 EWS Technical Note: Glulam Appearance Classifications for Construction Applications
This publication clarifies the distinction between appearance considerations and structural properties of glued laminated timber (glulam) timbers. Also describes practical buyer-seller appearance classifications of glulam members as they are commonly used in residential and commercial construction applications. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised July 2010.

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