We're Making History

APA turns 75 this year, and to mark the occasion we've published a special anniversary commemorative edition of the Engineered Wood Journal. The 36-page publication includes historical vignettes, a timeline of major milestones, photos of past chairmen and presidents, and other features. Click here to download.

True Green

Wood is the original green building material. Consider the following:

Green for life - In a cradle-to-grave analysis of identically constructed wood, steel and concrete homes, the wood home was more environmentally beneficial in terms of energy consumed, air/water pollution, waste production and global warming potential.*
Demand keeps it growing - Forest growth in the U.S. has continually exceeded harvest since the 1940s. We now grow 27 percent more timber each year than is harvested.
More product, less energy - Compare the energy requirements for manufacturing one ton of wood to one ton of other building materials; it takes 5 times more energy to produce cement and 24 times more energy to produce steel.
Nature's air purifier - A 2,400 sq. ft. house locks up 28.5 tons of CO₂ - roughly 7 years of emissions from a small car.

Arm yourself with the facts. Download Wood: Sustainable Building Solutions or visit our Environmental Facts & Green Building page.

*2004 Consortium For Research On Renewable Industrial Materials

EWTA Brings Producers and Suppliers Together

The Engineered Wood Technology Association is the association for those who serve and supply the engineered wood industry. Learn more about the Engineered Wood Technology Association at their web site, www.engineeredwood.org.

Learn More About APA Member Products

Get the latest information on APA member products, locate a member manufacturer near you, and download publications from the products section of apawood.org.

• Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber)
• I-joist
• LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
• OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
• Plywood
• Rim Board
• Siding
• Specialty Wood Products