APA Releases 2017 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Engineered wood products output projected to increase 5 percent in 2017 The 2017 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook has been released by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. The yearbook includes an analysis of the U.S., Canadian, and global economies, focusing on factors that impact demand for... read more
APA’s Wall Bracing Calculator Updated to Support 2015 IRC Wall Bracing Requirements Crunching numbers to design for wall bracing just got easier, with an online Wall Bracing Calculator from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. APA recently updated the online calculator to include a new option that verifies wall bracing... read more
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