June 2021

Note: Due to Covid-19 control measures, we are unable to fulfill orders of printed publications at this time. These publications are available as downloadable PDFs.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Sheathe for Success: Simple techniques to make buildings stronger and more energy efficient

Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. PDT
Wood structural panel wall sheathing offers superior strength and durability and can be used to solve many building challenges. The same panels commonly used as wall sheathing can also act as an air barrier, resist loads from winds and earthquakes, support siding and trim and much more. This session will discuss how wood structural panel wall sheathing balances structural integrity, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness with a single product that is sustainable and environmentally friendly. AIA and ICC are available to participants.
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REVISED TIPS

FAQs: Questions About Wood Structural Panel Exposure to Excessive Moisture

Provides guidance about the serviceability of wood structural panels (plywood and oriented strand board [OSB]) after exposure to high levels of moisture, such as significant weather events during the construction process. Wood structural panels can also be exposed to high levels of moisture post-construction due to flooding. Both situations are different and considerations for each are discussed. Former title: Customer Service Tip: Assessing Water Damage After a Flood.
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REVISED TECHNICAL TOPIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Portal Frames

Answers commonly asked questions about portal frame construction, such as where to find code approval for portal frame methods, using 2x lumber in place of required header tension strap, the permissibility of running a portal frame header continuously over multiple garage openings and others.
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VIDEO BRIEF

Prescriptive vs. Performance | APA Performance Path Basics

Part two of the four-part Performance Path Basics Video Series, this edition introduces the Simulated Performance Alternative (performance) and Energy Rating Index (ERI) compliance paths which allow builders to value-engineer energy efficiency by viewing the entire home as a system, getting more bang for the buck by trading out high-cost building assemblies for less expensive, energy-efficient assemblies and systems elsewhere in the building.
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