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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
FRP Plywood Fiberglass-reinforced-plastic plywood applications, advantages, fabrication and specifications. Available only as a downloadable PDF file. Updated June 2007. (Form G215 - 2 pages)	6/28/2007		Free 154 K
Product Guide: Sanded Plywood Describes the specification, advantages, applications and finishing recommendations of sanded plywood. Includes trademark examples and explanations. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated May 2011. (Form K435 - 16 pages)	5/19/2011		Free 1.8 MB
Product Guide: HDO/MDO Plywood Describes High Density Overlay (HDO) and Medium Density Overlay (MDO) plywood applications, properties and characteristics, plus shop practice and finishing recommendations. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated October 2011. (Form B360 - 14 pages)	10/17/2011		Free 1.2 MB
Performance Panels Overview Engineered wood Performance Panel presentation covering production attributes and non-construction and industrial uses. More information available at performancepanels.com. Updated April 7, 2013	4/7/2013		Free 6.2 MB
Spanish: Presentación de paneles de desempeño (Performance Panels Overview) Un resumen sobre la producción, las características y usos industriales de paneles de madera diseñados. (Spanish version of Performance Panels Overview). Revised April 7, 2013	4/7/2013		Free 5.8 MB
APA 303 Siding Grades Pocket Guide This pocket guide is designed for use by member mill personnel as an aid in manufacturing and grading APA 303 plywood siding products. Updated December 2010. (Form B850 - 32 pages)	12/12/2010	$2.00
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
Hurricane Shutter Design Considerations for Florida Region-specific information offers a collection of five hurricane shutter designs with recommendations for a variety of window and door openings in masonry and wood-frame buildings. The designs are based on requirements from the 2007 Florida Building Code. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Issued August 2009. (Form T460 - 18 pages)	8/12/2009		Free 4.6 MB
Designing for Combined Shear and Wind Uplift THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form SR-101 for more information on this topic. (Form K325 - 4 pages)	8/7/2012
Fire-Rated Systems Guide to wood panel systems that meet code and insurance recommendations. Updated June 2005. (Form W305 - 24 pages)	6/9/2005	$3.00	Free 5.5 MB
Brace Walls with Wood Updated version of Whole House Wall Bracing brochure. Provides information on wall bracing including code requirements and narrow bracing options for greater design flexibility. Revised November 2008. (Form G440 - 8 pages)	11/24/2008	$2.00	Free 1.8 MB
Specification Guide: Short Form for Panels Sample specifications for Sheathing, Sturd-I-Floor, Siding, and Sanded Panels. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated July 2010. (Form Y310 - 2 pages)	7/31/2010		Free 200 K
Narrow Walls That Work THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form G440 for more information on this topic. (Form D420)
Engineered Wood Handbook & Grade Glossary Engineered wood products and common construction terminology explained in easy-to-understand language. Replaces the Panel Handbook and Grade Glossary. Available only as a downloadable PDF file. Revised June 2012. (Form X505 - 53 pages)	6/22/2012		Free 4.3 MB
Design/Construction Guide: Concrete Forming Contains grade information, form maintenance recommendations, design data and several updated project case studies. Update to this version (V345V) also includes the addition of Performance Category 11/16 design recommendations, and the new design values for southern yellow pine. Updated May 2012. (Form V345 - 29 pages)	5/18/2012	$3.00	Free 1.1 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
Builder Tips: Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels Provides guidelines to help protect panels from damage in storage, during shipment, and on the job site. Revised May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form U450 - 2 pages)	1/28/2013	$0.10	Free 711 K
Case Study: Las Vegas Elementary School The Lamb of God Lutheran Elementary School and Administration Building in Las Vegas, described in this case study, features fully sheathed walls. Issued June 2005. (Form F120 - 2 pages)	6/7/2005	$0.50	Free 197 K
Wood Sheathing Builds Business Three residential builders cut callbacks, improve customer relations, and meet code requirements using wood structural panels. This publication describes how three builders in Idaho, Texas, and Ohio gained a competitive edge by fully sheathing the walls of their homes with plywood or OSB. The builders reported improved structural performance and fewer appearance-related callbacks. The testimonials from the builders are consistent with the findings of a recent study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. The builders surveyed reported increased racking strength, superior shear resistance, better nailing substrate, and other performance advantages with wood structural panels, compared to other non-structural products. Issued October 2005 (Form F125 - 4 pages)	10/31/2005	$1.00	Free 470 K
Case Study: Philip Merrill Environmental Center Reaching the apex of sustainable design, the environmental center achieved LEED Platinum status through inspired use of engineered wood products. Issued March 2007. (Form H120 - 2 pages)	3/31/2007	$0.50	Free 202 K
Case Study: Office of Rogers Krajnak Architects A car repair shop is transformed into a modern office. Issued March 2007. (Form H110 - 2 pages)	3/31/2007	$0.50	Free 219 K
Case Study: Gunter Primary School Constructed of all wood, this Texas school's unique design concept features wood in exposed and hidden structural applications. Issued March 2007. (Form G170 - 2 pages)	3/31/2007	$0.50	Free 205 K
Case Study: LeMay -- America's Car Museum Curved glulam beams and fully sanded plywood sheathing form the roof system of this 165,000 sq. ft. facility created to celebrate America's love affair with the automobile. Available as a downloadable PDF only. Issued July 2012. (N115 - 2 pages)	7/19/2012		Free 430 K
Voluntary Product Standard, PS 1-09, Structural Plywood Covers the Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09, the national standard for producing, marketing, and specifying plywood for construction and industrial uses. Replaces Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-07 Structural Plywood, Form H860. Revised June 2010. (Form L870 - 72 pages)	6/15/2010	$4.00	Free 2.6 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
PS 2-10, Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels The APA edition of the updated structural-standard is published with typical APA trademarks and provides information on performance requirements, adhesive bond performance, panel construction and workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, marking, and moisture content of structural-use panels. Revised June 2011. (Form S350 - 64 pages)	6/20/2011	$4.00	Free 1.3 MB
Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Structural-Use Panels APA PRP-108 - Describes requirements and test methods for APA Performance Rated Panels. Quality Assurance policy is now found in a separate document, Form B455. Revised May 2002 (Form E445 - 74 pages)	5/15/2002	$4.00	Free 829 K
APA Quality Assurance Policies for Structural-Use Panels Qualified to PRP-108 Includes policies and procedures for APA Quality Assurance options, which was previously incorporated in APA PRP-108, Performance Standards and Policies, Form E445. Issued May 2002. (Form B455 - 40 pages)	5/31/2002	$3.00	Free 711 K
Panel Design Specification A manual of recommended design capacities (ASD) and design methods for wood structural panels manufactured under Voluntary Product Standards PS1 and PS2, and APA Performance Standard PRP-108. Includes updated EA-perp values for OSB. Revised May 2012. Note: The printed version will be available the first of June. (Form D510 - 28 pages)	5/18/2012	$3.00	Free 3.0 MB
Plywood Design Specification A manual of section properties, recommended design stresses and design methods for plywood manufactured under Voluntary Product Standard PS 1. This edition remains available, along with PDS Supplements #1-5 until various building code references are updated and new supplements are developed. For the most recent PDS manual, please see Form D510, Panel Design Specification. Revised September 1998. (Form Y510 - 32 pages)	9/30/1998	$2.00	Free 278 K
Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #1 Recommended method for the design and fabrication of curved plywood roof panel. Revised February 1995. (Form S811 - 24 pages)	2/28/1995	$1.00	Free 164 K
Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #2: Design and Fabrication of Glued Plywood-Lumber Beams Recommended method for design and fabrication of glued plywood and lumber beams. Revised November 1998. (Form S812 - 24 pages)	11/30/1998	$1.00	Free 161 K
Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #3 Design and fabrication of plywood stressed-skin panels. Third of five supplements to the Plywood Design Specification. Only available as a PDF file. Revised April 1996. (Form U813 - 28 pages)	4/30/1996		Free 196 K
Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #4 Design and Fabrication of Plywood Sandwich Panels. The fourth of five supplements to the Plywood Design Specification. Only available as a downloadable PDF. Revised December 1993. (Form U814 - 16 pages)	3/31/2004		Free 135 K
Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #5 Design and Fabrication of All-Plywood Beams. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised November 2008. (Form H815 - 20 pages)	11/30/2008		Free 592 K
Technical Note: Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels Form X480 has been discontinued. Please refer to Technical Note: Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels, Form D481.
Technical Note: Structural Adhesives for Plywood-Lumber Assemblies Covers structural adhesives for strength and stiffness, and semi-structural adhesives for stiffness only. Revised May 1998. (Form Y391 - 4 pages)	5/31/1998	$1.00	Free 65 K
Technical Note: Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners for Construction Outlines bases for fastener recommendations in plywood siding and foundations, and fire-retardant-treated plywood. Revised December 2004. (Form D485 - 2 pages)	12/30/2004	$1.00	Free 82 K
Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood Ridge Beam Connections Design loads for lag screws and bolts connecting ridge beam halves. Revised November 1987. (Form M320 - 2 pages)	11/30/1987	$1.00	Free 58 K
Technical Note: APA Performance Rated Panel Subfloors Under Hardwood Flooring Specification and installation recommendations for panel subfloors to be used under hardwood flooring. Updated June 2010. Available only as a downloadable PDF. (Form R280 - 2 pages)	6/30/2010		Free 230 K
Technical Note: Caster Loadings on Plywood Recommendations for specifying plywood floor products under small wheel (caster) vehicle loads in industrial and commercial environs. Revised December 1999. (Form X227 - 2 pages)	12/31/1999	$1.00	Free 54 K
Technical Note: Finishing Sanded Plywood All wood species contain water-soluble materials which can create a staining problem with water-based light-colored finishes when applied to bare wood. This document covers appropriate finishes. Revised January 1984. (Form J305 - 2 pages)	1/31/1984	$1.00	Free 57 K
Technical Note: Field Repairs of Plywood Methods for field restoration of plywood to near its original condition and appearance. Revised September 1999 (Form J805 - 1 page)	9/30/1999	$1.00	Free 54 K
Technical Note: Staining of Finishes from Water-Soluble Extractives Description, prevention and removal of extractive staining. Revised May 1997 (Form L810 - 2 pages)	5/31/1997	$1.00	Free 55 K
Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood Bolts Summarizes APA test data on bolted plywood joints. Revised November 1997. (Form E825 - 4 pages)	11/30/1997	$1.00	Free 90 K
Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood - Screws Summarizes APA test data on screwed plywood joints. Revised June 2011. (Form E830 - 5 pages)	6/20/2011		Free 395 K
Technical Note: Smoothness of Wood-Based Panel Surfaces Factors affecting panel smoothness and product type suggestions. Issued September 1992 (Form S425 - 3 pages)	9/30/1992	$1.00	Free 61 K
Technical Note: Wood Structural Panel Sheathing or Siding Used to Resist Combined Shear & Uplift THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form SR-101 for more information on this topic. (Form H335 - 8 pages)
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
Technical Note: Load-Span Tables for APA Structural-Use Panels Because it is sometimes necessary to have engineering design information for structural panel products when used in construction applications, APA provides design capacities for the various span ratings and section properties for various panel thicknesses (see Panel Design Specification, Form D510). This Technical Note contains uniform load tables calculated using these design capacities. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated February 2011. (Form Q225 - 14 pages)	2/11/2011		Free 347 K
Technical Note: Portal Frame Bracing Without Hold-Down Devices Details for APA-developed portal frame wall bracing to help provide segments as narrow as 16 inches that can be counted toward the overall bracing percentage required by the International Residential Code (IRC). For use in continuously sheathed walls. Issued July 2008. (Form J740 - 6 pages)	7/13/2008	$1.00	Free 322 K
Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panels Used as Nailable Sheathing Discussion of Wood Structural Panel's ability to withstand earthquake, wind, wind suction and pressure loads as well as permitting the anchorage of light-weight siding materials. Available as downloadable PDF only. Issued October 26, 2010. (Form TT-109 - 6 pages)	10/26/2010		Free 413 K
Technical Topics: Wood Moisture Content and the Importance of Drying in Wood Building Systems Guidance on how to avoid potential moisture problems that could lead to costly and hazardous deterioration as well as health risks when using wood structural products with impermeable materials. Revised March 2011. (Form TT-111 - 3 pages)	3/7/2011		Free 379 K
Technical Topics: Flame Spread of APA Performance-Rated Wood Structural Panels Report on surface burning characteristics (i.e. flame spread and smoke development) of wood structural panels tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised November 4, 2011. (Form TT-010 - 1 page)	11/4/2011		Free 426 K
Technical Topic: Thermal Resistance of Wood Structural Panels TT-016 has been superseded by APA ICC ES Report ESR-2586. (TT-016 - 1 page)
Technical Topics: Allowable Bearing Stress For APA Wood Structural Panels Results of bearing tests conducted on plywood and OSB specimens of different thicknesses sampled from various mills by APA. Available as downloadable PDF only. Revised January 18, 2013. (Form TT-001 - 3 pages)	1/18/2013		Free 775 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 Topics: Dusting of Concrete Poured Against Plywood Forms Discusses causes of surface dusting on concrete surface when poured against plywood forms. Also provides tips for prevention and remedial action. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised February 2012. (Form TT-029 - 2 pages)	2/23/2012		Free 443 K
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: Design Capacities of APA Performance-Rated Panels THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form D510 for more information on this topic. (N375)
Technical Topics: Wind Resistance of Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls Comprehensive information for wind resistance of light-framed walls sheathed with plywood or OSB using the methodology of the 2012 IBC, Table 2304.6.1 and the 2012 IRC, Table R602.3(3). Revised June 6, 2012. (Form TT-110 - 8 pages)	6/6/2012		Free 990 K
Technical Topics: Staining of Concrete Poured Against Plyform Discusses the causes of concrete staining and provides some possible solutions. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 7, 2012. (Form TT-059 - 2 pages)	3/7/2012		Free 455 K
Nailed Structural-Use Panel and Lumber Beams Load-span tables and fabrication information. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised February 2009. (Form Z416 - 6 pages)	2/28/2009		Free 448 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
Installation of Stucco Exterior Finish Over Structural Wood Panel Wall Sheathing Describes recommended wall construction methods for the installation of stucco exterior finish over structural wood panel wall sheathing. Updated September 2006. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. (Form Q370 - 6 pages)	9/20/2006		Free 231 K
Data File: Preservative-Treated Plywood Specifications, uses and advantages, acceptances, technical data, finishing recommendations and identification. Updated August 2008. Only available as a free downloadable PDF. (Form Q220 - 11 pages)	8/13/2008		Free 214 K
APA Product Report PR-V180, Warmboard, Inc. APA PR-V180 Warmboard® Radiant-Floor Heating Panels, Warmboard, Inc. Revised May 30, 2013. (PR-V180 - 3 pages)	5/30/2013		Free 111 K
Plywood Centennial DVD The plywood industry centennial video that was shown at the commemorative banquet in Portland, Oregon on March 18, 2005. The program, approximately 25 minutes in length, covers the people, products, and technology that transformed the industry over its 100-year history. It also features interviews with several longtime industry executives. (Form DV-0003)		$10.00
APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 1 Full Name: APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 1, Overview of Test Project. Reports on APA’s three-dimensional, full-scale house test project. This extensive study will investigate the response of braced walls and evaluate how various structural components work as a whole. Available as a PDF only. Issued November 2006. (Form 3D-001 - 4 pages)	11/20/2006		Free 454 K
APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 2 Full Name: APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 2, Effect of Return Corners and Hold Downs. Reports on APA’s three-dimensional, full-scale house test project. Available as a PDF only. Issued January 2007. (Form 3D-002 - 4 pages)	1/5/2007		Free 159 K
APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 4 Full Name: APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 4, 3-D Testing with 6:1 Aspect Ratio Portal Frame Wall Bracing. Reports on APA’s three-dimensional, full-scale house test project. Available as a PDF only. Issued January 2007. (Form 3D-004 - 7 pages)	1/8/2007		Free 315 K
APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 5 Full Name: APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 5, Effect of Bracing Configurations on Isolated Bracing (Method 3). Reports on APA’s three-dimensional, full-scale house test project. Available as a PDF only. Issued January 2007. (Form 3D-005 - 5 pages)	1/8/2007		Free 195 K
APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 3 Full Name: APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 3, 3D Testing with 4:1 Aspect Ratio Wall Bracing. Reports on APA's three-dimensional, full-scale house test project. Available as a PDF only. Issued January 2007. (Form 3D-003 - 6 pages)	1/8/2007		Free 332 K
APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 7 Full Name: APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 7, Wall Bracing with a 4:1 Aspect Ratio Using Sheathing Cut Around Openings. Reports on APA’s three-dimensional, full-scale house test project. Available as a PDF only.Issued January 2007. (Form 3D-007 - 5 pages)	1/23/2007		Free 241 K
Wood Facts: Formaldehyde Emissions and Exemptions APA fact sheet addresses the concerns related to structural wood panels and explains why plywood and OSB manufactured to Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-07, Structural Plywood and Voluntary Product Standard PS 2, Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels, have such low emission levels that they are exempt from the leading formaldehyde emission standards and regulations. Issued August 2008. (Form J330 - 2 pages)	8/22/2008		Free 143 K
Plywood in Hostile Environments Complete title: Plywood in Hostile Environments, Physical Properties and Applications, Research Report 132. Information provides guidance for engineers and designers with attention to questions on the physical properties of plywood and their application in extreme conditions. Initial research written in 1975, udated in 2008. Only available as a downloadable PDF. (Form Z820 - 23 pages)	12/31/2008		Free 332 K
Holding Power of Roof Nails in 3/8" and 1/2" Plywood Laboratory Report 87: Testing of commercially available deformed shank nails for attaching built-up roof felts to 3/8" and 1/2" plywood. 1961. (Form LR87 - 22 pages)	12/31/1961		Free 2.1 MB
Research Report: Plywood Floors for Residential Garages Research Report 139. Tests and recommendations for plywood garage floors suitable for 2000-lb wheel loads. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised February 2003 (Form E440 - 15 pages)	2/28/2003		Free 165 K
Fire Hazard Classification of PS 1 Plywood Research Report 128. Presents results of U.L. flame-spread testing of 45 combinations of plywood thickness, species, glue type and surface texture. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised May 1997. (Form Y380 - 28 pages)	5/31/1997		Free 351 K
Plywood End Shear Walls in Mobile Homes Research Report 151. Describes tests of twelve end walls with varying opening and panel configurations, and fastening systems. Compares results with a computer design method. Issued October 1988. (Form N425 - 28 pages)	10/6/1988	$4.00	Free 1.3 MB
Book: The Plywood Age The Plywood Age was first published in 1955 to commemorate the first 50 years of the industry. This 100th Anniversary Commemorative Edition was released in 2005. The book chronicles the historical development of plywood as the original engineered wood product. (Form F100 - 184 pages)		$30.00

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Product Guide: Performance Rated Panels

FRP Plywood

Product Guide: Sanded Plywood

Product Guide: HDO/MDO Plywood

Performance Panels Overview

Spanish: Presentación de paneles de desempeño (Performance Panels Overview)

APA 303 Siding Grades Pocket Guide

Build Profit with Wood Walls

Build Energy Efficient Walls

Hurricane Shutter Design Considerations for Florida

Designing for Combined Shear and Wind Uplift

Fire-Rated Systems

Brace Walls with Wood

Specification Guide: Short Form for Panels

Narrow Walls That Work

Engineered Wood Handbook & Grade Glossary

Design/Construction Guide: Concrete Forming

APA System Report: APA Simplified Wall Bracing Method

Builder Tips: Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels

Case Study: Las Vegas Elementary School

Wood Sheathing Builds Business

Case Study: Philip Merrill Environmental Center

Case Study: Office of Rogers Krajnak Architects

Case Study: Gunter Primary School

Case Study: LeMay -- America's Car Museum

Voluntary Product Standard, PS 1-09, Structural Plywood

Voluntary Product Standard, PS 1-09 Structural Plywood Pocket Guide

PS 2-10, Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels

Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Structural-Use Panels

APA Quality Assurance Policies for Structural-Use Panels Qualified to PRP-108

Panel Design Specification

Plywood Design Specification

Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #1

Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #2: Design and Fabrication of Glued Plywood-Lumber Beams

Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #3

Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #4

Plywood Design Specification, Supplement #5

Technical Note: Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels

Technical Note: Structural Adhesives for Plywood-Lumber Assemblies

Technical Note: Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners for Construction

Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood Ridge Beam Connections

Technical Note: APA Performance Rated Panel Subfloors Under Hardwood Flooring

Technical Note: Caster Loadings on Plywood

Technical Note: Finishing Sanded Plywood

Technical Note: Field Repairs of Plywood

Technical Note: Staining of Finishes from Water-Soluble Extractives

Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood ­ Bolts

Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood - Screws

Technical Note: Smoothness of Wood-Based Panel Surfaces

Technical Note: Wood Structural Panel Sheathing or Siding Used to Resist Combined Shear & Uplift

Technical Note: Understanding the Importance of Structural Wall Sheathing as a Wall Covering

Technical Note: Load-Span Tables for APA Structural-Use Panels

Technical Note: Portal Frame Bracing Without Hold-Down Devices

Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panels Used as Nailable Sheathing

Technical Topics: Wood Moisture Content and the Importance of Drying in Wood Building Systems

Technical Topics: Flame Spread of APA Performance-Rated Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topic: Thermal Resistance of Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Allowable Bearing Stress For APA Wood Structural Panels

Technical Note: Fire-Retardant-Treated (FRT) Plywood

Technical Note: Water Vapor Permeance of Wood Structural Panels and Wood Wall Construction

Technical Topics: Dusting of Concrete Poured Against Plywood Forms

Technical Note: Using Wood Structural Panels for Combined Uplift and Shear Resistance

Technical Note: Design Capacities of APA Performance-Rated Panels

Technical Topics: Wind Resistance of Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls

Technical Topics: Staining of Concrete Poured Against Plyform

Nailed Structural-Use Panel and Lumber Beams

Data File: Selection, Installation and Preparation of Plywood Underlayment

Installation of Stucco Exterior Finish Over Structural Wood Panel Wall Sheathing

Data File: Preservative-Treated Plywood

APA Product Report PR-V180, Warmboard, Inc.

Plywood Centennial DVD

APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 1

APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 2

APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 4

APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 5

APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 3

APA Full-Scale House Test Project: Progress Report 7

Wood Facts: Formaldehyde Emissions and Exemptions

Technical Note: Fastener Loads for Plywood Bolts