Freres Lumber Co., Southern Veneer Products Accepted for APA Membership The APA Board of Trustees has approved two manufacturers for APA membership. Freres Lumber Co. in Lyons, Oregon, was approved for plywood and structural composite lumber, as well as a new cross-laminated mass plywood product. Established in 1922 by... read more
New APA Guide Addresses Floor Design Considerations for Canada A new guide that provides recommendations for plywood and OSB floor systems in Canada is available from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Construction Guide for Canada, Form R300, provides specification... read more
APA Launches “Easy Siding & Trim Attachment” Video Video describes how plywood and OSB sheathing can be used as a code-compliant base for siding and trim. A new video that explains how OSB and plywood sheathing can be used as a sturdy, code-compliant nail base for siding and trim is available from APA – The Engineered Wood Assocation. In Easy Siding & Trim Attachment, APA’s Engineered Wood... read more
APA Highlights Environmental Benefits of Wood Building Materials in New Guide, Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future The environmental benefits of North American wood products are presented in a new guide from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future, Form F305, contains facts and figures related to the sustainability of the ... read more