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Comprehensive guide to engineered wood construction systems for both residential and commercial/industrial buildings. Includes information on plywood and oriented strand board (wood structural panels), glulam, I-joists, structural composite lumber, typical specifications and design recommendations for floor, wall and roof systems, diaphragms, shear walls, fire-rated systems and methods of finishing. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A summary of special systems, including the Permanent Wood Foundation, outdoor decks, concrete forming, structural insulated panels, panels over metal framing and special floor surfacing. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A guide to selecting and specifying cross-laminated timber for various building applications. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Provides information on a variety of floor framing and wood structural panel products that can be used in floor construction. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for glulam. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for I-joist. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for structural panels. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A guide to selecting and specifying Rim Board®. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes application of structural panel sheathing for roofs, preframed roof panels, long span systems, soffits and roof diaphragms. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for structural composite lumber. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes application recommendations for APA structural panel wall sheathing, single-wall siding and panel and lap siding installation over sheathing. Siding joint details, siding patterns and grades, exterior finish recommendations and panel shear wall construction are also covered. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Analysis of US, Canadian and global economies, focusing on factors that impact demand for engineered wood products across several market segments as a basis for forecasting expected production. Purchase for $550. CLICK TO PURCHASE > APA MEMBERS ACCESS HERE >
Supplement to the 2018 Wall Bracing Guide to assist building professionals in application of lateral bracing requirements of the 2021 IRC. Get the 2021 Supplement only here. Get the 2018 IRC Wall Bracing Guide + 2021 Supplement here.
Simple steps to proper installation that ensures glulam beams perform as designed. Issued October 2014.
Overview of engineered wood products and the applications in which they are used. Revised December 2010.
This construction guide explains the components of advanced framing in floor and wall framing, including illustrated construction details. Revised April 2016.
Provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated engineered wood rim boards. Issued May 2021.
The Standard contains general information on structural glued laminated timber members that may be useful to the manufacturer and designer. Issued May 2020.
This Standard provides minimum requirements to evaluate adhesives for use in structural glued laminated timber. Revised January 2023.
This Standard contains requirements for the manufacture and quality control of structural glued laminated timber. Issued February 17, 2022.