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Reducing Environmental Footprints with Wood Results of an environmental impact analysis of wood versus concrete house designs. Issued August 2011. (Form M405 - 6 pages)	8/31/2011		Free 1.9 MB
Construyendo un sistema de piso sólido sin chillidos Spanish version of Builder Tips: Steps to Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System, Form Q300. Describes how to prevent floor complaints and callbacks with proper floor sheathing installation. Available as a downloadable pdf file only. Issued May 2004 (Form EX E305 LA - 4 pages)	5/29/2004		Free 102 K
Instalaciùn Correcta Del Revestimiento Para Techos Aprobado Por La APA Spanish version of N335 for Florida. (Form S390 FL - 2 pages)		$0.10
Reduzca Los Reclamos Realizando Un Espaciamiento Y Clavado Adecuados Spanish version of Builder Tips: Cut Callbacks with Proper Spacing and Nailing for Western United States and Mexico, Form M300. Includes spacing and nailing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor, and APA 303 Siding. Available as a downloadable pdf only. Updated May 2004. (Form EX S380 LA - 2 pages)	5/29/2004		Free 72 K
Steps to Contruct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System, French Canadian version Construction D'un Plancher Solide, Qui Ne Grince Pas. French version of Q300 for Canada. (Form CAF Q300 - 2 pages)		$0.10
Installation Correcte Du RevÉtement Classe APA Pour Toitures French version of N335 for Canada. (Form CAF N335 - 2 pages)		$0.10
PRI-400 Performance Standard for APA EWS I-Joists Performance criteria, qualification requirements, and quality assurance information for APA Performance Rated I-Joists used in residential floors. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised May 2012. (Form X720 - 11 pages)	5/16/2012		Free 979 K
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
Diaphragms and Shear Walls Design and construction recommendations for engineered diaphragm systems in floor, shear wall, and roof systems. Updated October 2007. (Form L350 - 32 pages)	10/12/2007	$4.00	Free 816 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
Roof Sheathing Fastening Schedules for Wind Uplift Data File provides nailing schedules for wood structural panel roof sheathing for high wind areas. Updated March 2006. (Form T325 - 4 pages)	3/10/2006	$0.50	Free 112 K
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
Noise-Rated Systems Fundamentals of acoustics, FHA recommendations and STC and IIC ratings for numerous panel construction assemblies. Revised August 2000. (Form W460 - 20 pages)	8/31/2000	$3.00	Free 880 K
Introduction to Lateral Design Explains how to design wood-frame buildings to withstand the lateral loads typical of high wind and seismic zones. Revised April 2003. (Form X305 - 20 pages)	4/30/2003	$2.00	Free 745 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
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: Steps to Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System Describes how to prevent floor complaints and callbacks with proper floor sheathing installation. Updated May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form Q300 - 2 pages)	5/13/2013	$0.10	Free 675 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: 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
Builder Tips Complete Set Custom folder contains all twelve Builder Tips. (Form T100 - 20 pages)		$1.00
Binder: Remodelers' Reference Materials Contains product and design information, specification tips, and application details for structural wood panels and glulams. (Form BD-5000)		$32.00
Binder: Architects' Reference Materials APA product data and application reference binder specially designed for architects. (Form BD-3000)		$32.00
Binder: Contractors' (Residential & Commercial) Reference Materials APA product data and application reference binder specially designed for residential and commercial contractors. (Form BD-4000)		$32.00
Builder Tips: Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams Recommendations for storage and handling of glulam beams. Updated May 2013. Now view on mobile devices. Go to: www.apawood.org/buildertips. (Form EWS R540 - 2 pages)	5/13/2013	$0.10	Free 598 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
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
Roof Diaphragms for Manufactured Homes Research Report 146. Describes tests of stapled and staple-glued roof diaphragms of single- and double-wide manufactured homes. Develops design method. (Form N435 - 32 pages)		$5.00
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
APA Structural-Use Panels for Mobile Home Roofs and Floors Research Report 152. Tests leading to development of APA performance guidelines. Application recommendations. Revised August 1997. (Form N440 - 20 pages)	8/30/1997	$4.00	Free 566 K
Structural Panel Shear Walls Research Report 154. Includes tests of unblocked, stapled and metal-framed shear walls, and a summary of previous shear wall tests. Revised July 1999. (Form Q260 - 20 pages)	7/31/1999	$3.00	Free 312 K
Shear Walls with Gypsum Wallboard... complete title: Wood Structural Panel Shear Walls with Gypsum Wallboard and Window/Door Openings. Research Report 157. Describes APA testing to evaluate Japanese design method for shear walls with openings. Updated March 2004 (Form W250 - 28 pages)	3/31/2004	$3.00	Free 1.1 MB
Shear Walls Under Cyclic (Reversed) Loading... complete title: Performance of Wood Structural Panel Shear Walls Under Cyclic (Reversed) Loading. Research Report 158. Testing sponsored by APA and conducted at University of California – Irvine, using modified TCCMAR procedure. Revised June 1999. (Form W260 - 40 pages)	6/30/1999	$3.00	Free 1.0 MB
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: Condensation Causes and Control Explains causes of condensation and identifies areas prone to condensation issues. Provides options and examples to control condensation. Updated January 2007. Converted to a PDF only format. (Form X485 - 6 pages)	1/17/2007		Free 113 K
Technical Note: Non-Load-Bearing Partitions on APA Structural Panel Floors Although the strength and stiffness of APA wood structural panels eliminate the need to add blocking between joists under typical non-load-bearing partitions, the additional load on the joist span must be examined. This document shows how to determine partition load and if additional joists are required.Revised August 2005. (Form B429 - 2 pages)	8/31/2005		Free 75 K
Technical Note: Floor Squeaks - Causes, Solutions and Prevention Discusses typical floor-squeak causes and provides corrective and preventative measures. Revised April 2002. (Form C468 - 4 pages)	4/30/2002	$1.00	Free 426 K
Technical Note: Buckling of Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Describes mechanism and construction features that contribute to buckling of wood structural panels. Includes suggestions for correction. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated September 2012. (Form D481 - 7 pages)	9/10/2012		Free 627 K
Technical Note: APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor in Manufactured Homes APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor Panel Application Recommendations for Manufactured Housing Units. Revised November 2002. (Form F415 - 2 pages)	11/30/2002	$1.00	Free 59 K
Technical Note: APA Rated Sheathing Panels in Manufactured Housing Complete title: APA Rated Sheathing Panel Application Recommendations for Manufactured Housing Units and considerations for compliance with the Federal Manufactures Home Construction and Safety Standards. Revised November 2002. (Form J405 - 2 pages)	11/11/2002	$1.00	Free 67 K
Technical Note: Termite Protection for Wood-Framed Construction Discussion and recommendations. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised April 2006. (Form K830 - 4 pages)	4/11/2006		Free 154 K
Technical Note: Stapled Sheet Metal Blocking for APA Panel Diaphragms Discussion and recommendations derived from APA test program for substituting sheet metal strips for lumber blocking at panel joints. Revised May 1997. (Form N370 - 2 pages)	5/31/1997	$1.00	Free 57 K
Technical Note: APA Structural-Use Panels Over Spaced Board Roofs Installation recommendations. Updated January 2006. Available only as a downloadable pdf. (Form P300 - 7 pages)	1/13/2006		Free 155 K
Technical Note: Panel Edge Support for Narrow-Width Roof Sheathing Recommendations from APA research on the performance of 24-inch and narrower roof sheathing panels. Revised August 1997. (Form R275 - 2 pages)	8/30/1997	$1.00	Free 62 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
Builder Tip: APA Performance Rated I-Joists Storage, Handling & Safety Recommendations Includes important tips for storage, handling and jobsite use. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised November 2010. (Form Z735 - 2 pages)	11/1/2010		Free 878 K
Design Concepts for Building in High Wind and Seismic Zones Describes how lateral loads act on wood framing systems, and how construction detailing and fasteners affect the ultimate performance of a structure in high wind and seismic zones. Issued January 1997. (Form W650 - 8 pages)	1/31/1997	$1.00	Free 709 K
APA Performance Rated I-Joists Includes information on Span Ratings, installation details, cantilever designs, architectural specifications and engineering design properties for APA Performance Rated I-Joists. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 2012. (Form Z725 - 26 pages)	9/17/2012		Free 4.8 MB
Retrofitting a Roof for High Wind Uplift Data File illustrates the effects of high winds on a roof, and provides solutions for increasing resistance to wind damage. Revised August 2007 (Form A410 - 8 pages)	8/29/2007	$1.00	Free 332 K
Build A Better Home: Foundations This publication describes Build A Better Home design details for foundations and outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew growth. Revised December 2010. (Form A520 - 6 pages)	12/13/2010	$0.50	Free 548 K
Build A Better Home: Mold and Mildew This Build A Better Home publication outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew, the effect they can have on a structure and its inhabitants, and methods for prohibiting their growth. Revised December 2010. (Form A525 - 4 pages)	12/13/2010	$0.50	Free 297 K
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 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
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
Build A Better Home: Walls This publication describes the three primary sources of moisture in wood wall construction and methods of preventing its penetration. Revised December 2010. (Form A530 - 12 pages)	12/13/2010	$1.00	Free 1.3 MB
Build A Better Home: Roofs This publication describes Build A Better Home design details for roofs. Revised November 2008. (Form A535 - 20 pages)	11/24/2008	$1.00	Free 1.7 MB
CAD Construction Details More than 100 APA construction details for floors, walls, roofs, glulam beams, I-Joists, and lateral load connections for low-slope roofs are available at www.apacad.org. The details may be previewed with VoloView Express or downloaded in .DWG or .DXF formats for use in a CAD program. Selected APA publications and specification recommendations are also included.
Technical Note - Stairwell Openings in APA PRI I-Joist Floors Describes how to detail an unsupported stairwell opening in a residential floor. Simplifies the selection of trimmers and headers, provides guidance on the appropriate detailing for their use, and quantifies hanger capacity requirements for I-joist-to-header and header-to-trimmer intersections. Revised September 2012. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. (Form Z705 - 10 pages)	9/12/2012		Free 447 K
Data File: Sturd-I-Frames for Narrow Wall Bracing THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form G440 and Form TT-100 for more information on this topic. (Form B440)	3/31/2004
Data File: 303 Siding Manufacturing Specifications The provisions of this specification represent minimum requirements that plywood panels must meet to qualify for classification as APA 303 Series Specialty Siding. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised January 2012. (Form B840 - 8 pages)	1/26/2012		Free 380 K
Build A Better Home Set Contains a folder and the complete set of four brochures: Build A Better Home - Foundations; Build A Better Home - Mold and Mildew; Build A Better Home - Walls; Build A Better Home - Roofs. (Form A500 - 0 page)		$2.50
Technical Bulletin TB-203 Condensation and Wood Structural Panel Wall Sheathing. Issued December 1998. (Form Y203 - 2 pages)	12/31/1998	$0.00	Free 26 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
Narrow Walls That Work THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form G440 for more information on this topic. (Form D420)
I-Joist Construction Details - Performance Rated I-Joist Roof Framing Details Installation guide includes recommended construction details for I-joists in roof applications. Only available as a downloadable PDF file. Revised March 2012. (Form D710 - 10 pages)	3/26/2012		Free 2.2 MB
Technical Note: Narrow Wall Bracing Without Hold Downs for Use in a Fully Sheathed House THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form J740 for more information on this topic. (Form E425)
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
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
Wood: Sustainable Building Solutions Describes the environmental benefits of engineered wood products, compares wood to other structural products, and explains scientific research that demonstrates wood's green building merits. Only available as a downloadable PDF. Revised April 2012. (Form F305 - 8 pages)	4/30/2012		Free 3.3 MB
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
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
Builder Tips: APA Narrow Wall Bracing Method Framing Tips Highlights essential details for constructing the APA Narrow Wall Bracing Method around garage openings. Issued January 2006 (Form F435 - 2 pages)	1/10/2006	$0.10	Free 269 K
Spanish version, Builder Tips: APA Narrow Wall Bracing Method Framing Tips Spanish version of Form F435 which highlights essential details for constructing the APA Narrow Wall Bracing Method around garage openings. Issued June 2006 (Form F435LA - 2 pages)	6/23/2006	$0.10	Free 112 K
Wood Design Awards, 2003 The 2003 Wood Design Awards book contains commercial and residential projects that represent the finest examples of wood architecture from the U.S. and Canada. Price includes shipping and handling ( - 124 pages)		$35.95
Wood Design Awards, Set of 3 books Together the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Wood Design Awards books contain 36 commercial and residential projects that represent the finest examples of wood architecture from the U.S. and Canada. Every project is fully documented with dramatic photos, concise descriptions and drawing details – an excellent reference of design ideas. Price includes shipping and handling. ( - 348 pages)		$90.00
Wood Design Awards, 2004 The 2004 Wood Design Awards book contains commercial and residential projects that represent the finest examples of wood architecture from the U.S. and Canada. Price includes shipping and handling. ( - 112 pages)		$35.95
Case Study: The Village at Germantown Describes how wood was used to deliver an affordable design for senior living. Issued August 2006 (Form G110 - 2 pages)	8/31/2006	$0.50	Free 218 K
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
Wood Promotion Network: LEED® vs. Green Globes™ Discusses the similarities of and differences between these two programs. "Wood and Green Building" is a series of fact sheets produced by the Wood Promotion Network. Issued November 2006. (Form WP G330 - 2 pages)	11/10/2006	$0.00	Free 796 K
Wood Promotion Network: Home Builder Guidelines Discusses the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Model Green Home Building Guidelines and LEED for Homes, as well as various local programs offered by many individual cities. "Wood and Green Building" is a series of fact sheets produced by the Wood Promotion Network. Issued November 2006. (Form WP G335 - 2 pages)	11/10/2006	$0.00	Free 787 K
Wood Promotion Network: The Role of Life Cycle Assessment Life cycle assessment measures the environmental impacts of building materials and assemblies. This publication discusses how wood compares to other materials over its entire life cycle and provides tools for assessing life cycle impacts. "Wood and Green Building" is a series of fact sheets produced by the Wood Promotion Network. Issued November 2006. (Form WP G340 - 2 pages)	11/10/2006	$0.00	Free 922 K
Wood Promotion Network: Using Wood to Fight Climate Change In North America, the building sector accounts for 37 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, which are generated when fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, are burned for energy. Read how the use of wood products fights climate change. "Wood and Green Building" is a series of fact sheets produced by the Wood Promotion Network. Issued November 2006. (Form WP G345 - 2 pages)	11/10/2006	$0.00	Free 791 K
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
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
Product Guide: Structural Insulated Panels This brochure covers SIP advantages, applications, design and construction considerations, assembly and related topics. Numerous connection details also are included. Issued December 2007. (Form H650 - 20 pages)	12/4/2007	$2.00	Free 1.2 MB
APA Full-Scale 3D Wall Bracing Tests Extensive study evaluates how various structural components work as a whole and provides the industry with a better understanding of a house’s true three-dimensional system performance, as well as specific measurements and data for wall bracing methods. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued November 2007. (Form T2007-73 - 46 pages)	11/28/2007		Free 1.5 MB
2008 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook This annual report chronicles historical market segment demand and production for softwood plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joists, and laminated veneer lumber. Released April 2008. View the Table of Contents. NOTE: Available as a pdf file only. Will be sent via e-mail by the next business day. (No charge to member mills.) (Form MK0-E174 - 52 pages)	4/11/2008	$200.00
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
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
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
Canadian Edition, Builder Tips: How to Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Shingles Edition specific to Canadian construction job sites. Describes procedures to minimize buckling. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued March 2009. (Form K310 CN - 2 pages)	3/10/2009		Free 132 K
2009 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook This annual report chronicles historical market segment demand and production for softwood plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joists, and laminated veneer lumber. Released May 2009. View the Table of Contents. NOTE: Available as a pdf file only. Will be sent via e-mail by the next business day. (No charge to member mills.) (Form MK0-E175 - 80 pages)	5/31/2009	$250.00
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. Updated April 2013. (Form CD-C100)	7/23/2012	$10.00
Dealer / Distributor Reference Literature CD This Reference literature set is designed to assist building material dealers and distributors by providing a host of product and design information, specification and troubleshooting 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. Updated April 2013. (Form CD-D100)	7/23/2012	$10.00
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
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
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

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