APA - The Engineered Wood Association

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02.09.2009 APA Energy Efficiency Seminar Draws Crowd
Green building and wood construction were the topics of a recent APA seminar, Energy-Saving Techniques in Wood-Framed Housing, on February 4, 2009, in Houston, Texas. The free seminar was attended by more than 50 builders, designers and engineers.
02.04.2009 APA Publishes Three New Wall Sheathing Brochures
APA has published three new brochures highlighting economical systems that help residential and light commercial builders achieve higher performance with plywood or OSB wall sheathing.
01.05.2009 Wood Products Market Analysis Now Available From APA
For the first time, annual subscriptions are offered to individuals and organizations looking for the most current data on the housing market as well as structural panel and engineered wood demand and production.
12.31.2008 Wood Construction Nets $2.7M Savings for Arkansas School District
New wood-framed middle school part of $10 million campus renovation
12.10.2008 FEMA Taps APA for Damage Assessment
APA assisted FEMA in evaluating Hurricane Ike flood damage along the Gulf Coast, including improperly anchored raised foundation homes that were knocked off their piers.

06.11.09 Product Guide: Performance Rated Siding
Covers face grades, textures and patterns, finishing and refinishing, how to order and specify, basic application recommendations. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated June 2009.
05.13.09 Data File: APA Performance Rated Rim Boards - Canadian Limit States Design
Includes connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Boards for Canadian Limit States Design. Updated May 2009. Available only as a downloadable pdf file.
05.13.09 Architect Reference Literature CD
This Reference literature set is designed to assist architects by providing a host of product and design information, specification tips, application details and case histories of the use of APA engineered wood products in commercial applications. For more details, view the CD Table of Contents.
05.13.09 Engineers Reference Literature CD
This Reference literature set is designed to assist engineers by providing a host of product and design information, specification tips, application details and case histories of the use of APA engineered wood products in commercial applications. For more details, view the CD Table of Contents.
05.13.09 Contractor Reference Literature CD
This Reference literature set is designed to assist contractors by providing a host of product and design information, specification tips, application details and case histories of the use of APA engineered wood products. For more details, view the CD Table of Contents.

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