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APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide 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. Individual sections of the guide are also available for download. Revised September 2011. (Form E30 - 84 pages)	9/22/2011	$12.00	Free 13.8 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: Guide to Engineered Wood Products: Panels 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 September 2011. ( - 20 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 4.7 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Glulam 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 September 2011. ( - 11 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 2.1 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: I-Joist 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 September 2011. ( - 8 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 1.9 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: Structural Composite Lumber 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 September 2011. ( - 7 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 1.9 MB
APA System Report: APA Simplified Wall Bracing Method The Simplified Wall Bracing Method described in this report provides building officials, builders and designers with an approach and the supporting technical information to meet the requirements of the 2012 IRC Simplified Wall Bracing (Section R601.12). In the development of this report, the 2012 IRC Simplified Wall Bracing has been modified to increase its applicability to a greater percentage of home designs. To achieve broad applicability and acceptance, the system uses the most common type of wall sheathing, wood structural panels, based on their superior structural performance. This latest version expands the minimum required bracing by increasing the basic wind speed to 100 mph or less and the Wind Exposure Category to be B or C. It also adds partial credits to 8-foot walls from the existing 9-foot only walls. Revised February 2013. (SR-102 - 12 pages)	3/11/2013	$1.00	Free 698 K
Introduction to Wall Bracing Provides a basic bracing how-to guide that explains why bracing is important and shows how to meet basic requirements for wall bracing in accordance with the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Updated December 2009. (Form F430 - 16 pages)	12/20/2009	$2.00	Free 2.5 MB
Product Guide: Performance Rated Panels Describes performance standards for structural wood panels and the compositions of different types of APA panels with the Performance Rated designations of APA RATED SHEATHING, APA RATED STURD-I-FLOOR and APA RATED SIDING. It also describes the typical applications where Performance Rated panels are used and provides updated trademark and performance category information. Availalbe only as a downloadable PDF. Revised December 2011 (Form F405 - 14 pages)	12/31/2011		Free 2.8 MB
APA Publications Index APA Design & Construction Guides, Product Guides, Builder Tips, Case Histories, Industrial publications and additional materials are listed in this index. Revised September 2011. Available only as a downloadable PDF. (Form B300 - 28 pages)	9/20/2011		Free 1.7 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: Wall Construction 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 September 2011. ( - 20 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 6.0 MB
Build Profit with Wood Walls Introductory piece to APA's series of wall bracing materials highlighting building design, construction and efficiency advantages of fully sheathing with wood structural panels. This brochure provides tips and resources on how to meet all of these demands and build profitability into your residential construction project. Issued December 2008. (Form J435 - 6 pages)	12/18/2008	$1.00	Free 2.4 MB
Build Energy Efficient Walls Provides five basic steps to construct energy-saving wood wall systems that meet code, are durable to the forces of nature, and save homeowners money. Issued December 2008. (Form J440 - 16 pages)	12/30/2008	$2.00	Free 1.6 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: Floor Construction Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Provides information on a variety of floor framing and wood structrual panel products that can be used in floor construction. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 2011. ( - 19 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 3.5 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: Roof Construction 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 September 2011. ( - 14 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 2.9 MB
APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide Excerpt: Building Requirements and Related Panel Systems 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 September 2011. ( - 18 pages)	9/22/2011		Free 3.6 MB
APA System Report: Design for Combined Shear and Uplift from Wind Designs for utilizing wind uplift resistance capabilities from wood structural panels, in addition to resisting lateral shear forces and wind pressure perpendicular to the wall. Updated February 2011, SR-101B. (Form SR-101 - 12 pages)	2/19/2011	$1.00	Free 491 K
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. (Form E300 - 16 pages)	6/11/2009		Free 2.6 MB
Builder Tips: How To Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Shingles Describes procedures to minimize buckling. Revised March 2012. (Form K310 - 2 pages)	3/12/2012		Free 396 K
Builder Tips: Cut Callbacks with Proper Spacing Includes spacing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor, and APA 303 Siding. Updated May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form M300 - 2 pages)	5/13/2013	$0.10	Free 713 K
Builder Tips: APA Panels for Soffit Applications Recommended panels and spans for open and closed soffits. Updated May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form N330 - 2 pages)	5/13/2013	$0.10	Free 679 K
Builder Tips: Proper Installation of APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications Step-by-step instructions for roof sheathing installation. Updated December 2008. (Form N335 - 2 pages)	12/30/2008	$0.10	Free 194 K
Builder Tips: Finishing APA Rated Siding Describes recommended finishes and application recommendations for APA Rated Siding. Revised May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form Q350 - 2 pages)	5/13/2013	$0.10	Free 1.4 MB
Builder Tips: Proper Selection and Installation of APA Plywood Underlayment Includes information on selection, handling, installation, and fastening. Updated July 2008. (Form R340 - 2 pages)	7/14/2008	$0.10	Free 193 K
Builder Tips: Minimize Nail Pops Describes how to reduce nail pops through recommended fastener selection and installation. Updated May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form S300 - 2 pages)	5/13/2013	$0.10	Free 528 K
Builder Tips Complete Set Custom folder contains all twelve Builder Tips. (Form T100 - 20 pages)		$1.00
Canadian Edition, Builder Tips: Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels Edition specific to Canadian construction job sites. Describes recommended handling for shipping, storage, and on the job site. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued March 2009. (Form U450 CN - 2 pages)	3/10/2009		Free 254 K
Raised Wood Floors: Case Studies in Progressive Home Construction Raised wood floor construction is a proven building method for most any location and soil condition. By combining traditional architecture with progressive building techniques, builders are constructing raised wood floor homes that are durable, attractive and fast-selling. This publication showcases builders and their best practices for designing and constructing raised wood floor systems. Updated January 2011. (Form K110 - 16 pages)	1/13/2011	$2.00	Free 25.3 MB
Voluntary Product Standard, PS 1-09 Structural Plywood Pocket Guide Condensed, pocket-sized (3-3/4" x 6 1/2") edition contains excerpts from Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09, providing expanded and updated requirements for producing, marketing, and specifying plywood for construction and industrial uses. (Form L875 - 88 pages)	6/30/2010	$4.00
Tornados of the South Structural Performance of Newly Constructed Homes in North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. Report provides damage observations conducted by APA after the April 2011 tornados. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued August 2011. (Form SP-1154 - 27 pages)	8/16/2011		Free 1.2 MB
Technical Note: Using Wood Structural Panels for Combined Uplift and Shear Resistance Explains the use of wood structural panels for combined shear and uplift, which can eliminate many of the hurricane ties that are required between the floors of the structure that is already sheathed with wood structural panels due to lateral wind forces. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated February 2008. (Form E510 - 6 pages)	2/21/2008		Free 301 K
Technical Note: Controlling Decay in Wood Construction Defines decay fungi and conditions that support decay. Provides an overview on preventing and minimizing the degradation of wood through proper design, storage, construction, and maintenance details. Revised December 2009. Available only as a downloadable PDF. (Form R495 - 6 pages)	12/9/2009		Free 651 K
Technical Note: Fire-Retardant-Treated (FRT) Plywood Provides the required treating standards and locations within the building codes where the standards are referenced, as well as where fire-retardant-treated FRT plywood can be safely used. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Issued January 2009. (Form K320 - 7 pages)	1/22/2009		Free 241 K
Technical Note: Water Vapor Permeance of Wood Structural Panels and Wood Wall Construction Because moisture vapor can move through exterior wall systems, care must be taken with respect to the design of the wall to prevent excessive condensation and minimize moisture-related problems. This document addresses the water vapor permeance of structural wood panels, vapor retarders and their role in wall-system design. Issued February 2009. Available only as a downloadable PDF. (Form J450 - 6 pages)	2/11/2009		Free 248 K
Technical Note: Understanding the Importance of Structural Wall Sheathing as a Wall Covering Provides information on wind loads and minimum wall design wind pressures. Updated November 2008. Available only as a downloadable PDF. (Form J430 - 6 pages)	11/13/2008		Free 335 K
Data File: Selection, Installation and Preparation of Plywood Underlayment This APA Data File provides recommendations for the installation and preparation of underlayment under finish flooring in residential and light commercial applications. Recommendations are also provided for the selection of APA plywood Underlayment, a plywood panel grade in accordance with Voluntary Product Standard PS 1, Structural Plywood. This publication is only available as a downloadable PDF. Revised June 2012. (Form L335 - 8 pages)	6/21/2012		Free 417 K
Video: Quality Roof Construction (VHS) Shows how to avoid roof complaints with proper framing, sheathing, and roofing techniques. 15 minutes. VHS format. (Form VT-0005)		$10.00
Video: Quality Floor Construction (VHS) Shows how to reduce floor squeaks, buckling, and nail-pop with simple construction techniques. 15 minutes. VHS format. (Form VT-0003)		$10.00
Guide to 2009 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Explains how to use the IRC to provide the bracing necessary for a residential structure to resist the lateral loads that can result from wind and seismic events. The illustrated guide, the result of a publishing agreement between the International Code Council and APA, is 255 pages in length and features more than 200 figures, tables and photos. The guide is available for purchase for $41.00 ($33.00 for ICC members) from the ICC store. Visit www.iccsafe.org for more information. (ICC Product 7102S09 - 255 pages)	11/5/2009
Plywood Diaphragms Research Report 138. Describes tests of stapled, high-load and glued diaphragms, and those with openings. Summarizes previous APA diaphragm testing. Revised July 2000 (Form E315 - 60 pages)	7/31/2000	$5.00	Free 486 K

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