September 2023

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PLYWOOD DESIGN SPECIFICATION SUPPLEMENTS

Design and Fabrication of Plywood Stressed-Skin Panels

Supplement 3-23: Design and Fabrication of Plywood Stressed-Skin Panels

This recently revised publication provides recommendations for the design and fabrication of plywood stressed-skin panels. GET >

Supplement 4-23: Design and Fabrication of Sandwich Panels

Newly revised, this publication presents the recommended method for the design and fabrication of flat plywood sandwich panels. GET >


CONSTRUCTION FUNDAMENTALS

APA Basics of ConstructionBuilding Basics

Training new workers or learning the trade? APA offers many resources that can be helpful in learning the basics of commercial and residential construction. We provide guidance on essentials such as: building materials and fasteners; specification; constructing floors, walls and roofs; and common framing and construction practices.
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