May 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.

UPDATED STANDARD

ANSI/APA PRR 410-2021: 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, which are manufactured from wood structural panels, structural composite lumber (SCL) or structural glued laminated timber (glulam) intended for use in construction applications. Product performance classes are also specified.
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Seismic Lateral Load Path + Overview of Engineered Wood

There is no cost to attend live or on-demand APA webinars. AIA and ICC continuing education credits are available to participants.

Overview of Engineered Wood Products
With the expanding choice and use of engineered wood products (EWPs) in today's construction market, it's more important than ever to understand how to properly select, install and detail engineered wood materials. This course will introduce plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), glued laminated timbers (glulam), I-joists and structural composite lumber (SCL), as well as the benefits of engineered wood and its proper application.
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Lateral Load Path Basics II: Tracing a Seismic Load Through a Wood-Framed Structure
Presented by Aleeta Dene, P.E., this session looks at the path lateral loads take in wood-frame structures. Topics of discussion include examples from catastrophic events, load path continuity, discussion of common detailing and examples of successful and unsuccessful connections. As a result of this training, participants will recognize basic components of the lateral load resisting system in wood buildings, understand the consequences of an incomplete path, and more.
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VIDEO BRIEF

What is a Performance Path? APA Performance Path Basics

Performance paths evaluate the energy efficiency of an entire home as a system, allowing builders to exchange high-cost assemblies for cost-effective alternatives. Part one of a four-part series, this short video introduces performance paths as more flexible alternatives to the prescriptive path in the energy code.
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