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The product use recommendations in these publications are based on the continuing programs of laboratory testing, product research, and comprehensive field experience of APA - The Engineered Wood Association and Engineered Wood Systems. However, because APA and EWS have no control over quality of workmanship or the conditions under which structural panels and engineered wood products are used, these organizations cannot accept responsibility for product performance or designs as actually constructed. Because engineered wood product performance requirements vary geographically, consult your local architect, engineer or design professional to assure compliance with code, construction, and performance requirements.

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ANSI/APA PRG 320-2012: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber This standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated cross-laminated timber (CLT), which is manufactured from solid-sawn lumber or structural composite lumber (SCL) intended for use in construction applications. Product performance classes are also specified. Approved October 30, 2012. Posted November 27, 2012. (PRG 320-2012 - 29 pages)	11/27/2012		Free 921 K
ANSI/APA PRG 320-2011: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber Standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated cross-laminated timber, which is manufactured from solid-sawn lumber or structural composite lumber. Issued December 20, 2011 (PRG 320 - 29 pages)	1/20/2012		Free 924 K
ANSI 405-2008: Standard for Adhesives for Use in Structural Glued Laminated Timber Minimum requirements to evaluate adhesives for use in structural glued laminated timber. 405-2008 is a revision of AITC 405-2005. Only available as downloadable PDF. Issued February 20, 2013 (ANSI 405-2008 - 14 pages)	2/20/2013		Free 2.2 MB
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: 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: Temporary Construction Loads Over I-Joist Roofs and Floors Provides recommendations for proper placement of heavy loads in a partially completed light-framed structure to prevent damage to the structure and/or injury to the work crew. Only available as a downloadable PDF. Revised July 2012. (Form J735 - 5 pages)	7/17/2012		Free 260 K
Technical Topics: Panel Thickness Tolerances and Labeling Historical derivation of Performance Category expression of panel thickness labeling requirements that that originated in the state of California. Available only as a downloadable PDF file. Revised April 30, 2013. (Form TT-054 - 2 pages)	4/30/2013		Free 849 K
Technical Topic: Wood Structural Panels for Outdoor Decks Summary of APA recommendations for plywood panel usage exposed to long-term high-moisture conditions. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 23, 2012. (Form TT-008 - 2 pages)	3/23/2012		Free 456 K
Technical Topic: Wood Structural Panels for California Division of State Architect Projects In accordance with California regulations, all projects submitted after January 1, 2009 shall be reviewed under the provisions of the 2007 California Building Code (CBC). Section 2302 of the 2007 CBC recognizes plywood and oriented strand board (OSB) under the definition of Wood Structural Panel. Issued October 9, 2009. Only available as a downloadable PDF file. (Form TT-106 - 2 pages)	10/9/2009		Free 496 K
Technical Topics: Rim Board and I-Joist Nail Spacing Recommendations Complete Title: Technical Topics: Nail Spacing Recommendations for APA EWS Rim Boards® and I-Joists Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued April 8, 2010. (Form TT-094 - 2 pages)	4/8/2010		Free 629 K
Technical Topics: Combustion Byproducts from Wood Structural Panels Summarizes available information regarding the environmental concerns of burning wood structural products containing adhesives. Issued June 20, 2011 (Form TT-112 - 3 pages)	6/20/2011		Free 316 K
Technical Topics: I-Joist and Rim Board Connections for Conventional Construction THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form Y250 and Form Z725 for more information on this topic. (Form TT-095)
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 Topics: Narrow Garage Wall Bracing for One and Two Story Homes THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form G440 for more information on this topic. (Form TT-077 - 5 pages)
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: APA Engineered Wood I-Joist Floors and Radiant Heat Systems Technical Topics. Available only as downloadable PDF. Issued April 30, 2013. (TT-113 - 2 pages)	4/30/2013		Free 735 K
Technical Topics: Plywood Floors for Residential Garages Provides recommendations for residential garage floor systems that can be built with one or two layers of plywood. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 18, 2010. (Form TT-071 - 2 pages)	12/18/2010		Free 325 K
Technical Topics: Mulching Engineered Wood Products: An Alternative to Landfills This brief paper discusses the benefits of mulching construction-related wood scraps, including glued engineered wood products. Research is cited to show that the jobsite use of mulched, glued engineered wood products has many benefits, including reduced soil erosion and construction costs. The study also shows that this is done with no significant leaching of chemicals into the environment. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 31, 2012. (Form TT-098 - 2 pages)	12/31/2012		Free 799 K
Technical Topics: Ice Formation in Core Gaps of Texture 1-11 Siding Results of 1972 study showing that ice formation does not adversely affect a T1-11 panel or its glue bond. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 31, 2012. (Form TT-099 - 2 pages)	12/31/2012		Free 737 K
Technical Topic: A Portal Frame With Hold Downs for Wall Bracing or Engineered Applications Provides descriptions and illustrations for constructing APA Narrow Braced Wall/Portal Frame when hold downs are used. Bracing walls as narrow as 16 inches may be used to provide required bracing in both prescriptive and engineered construction. Includes summary of test results, background, code recognitions and engineering capacities. Most often seen on either side of garage-door openings but may be used on any walls built on rigid foundations. Revised December 31, 2012. (Form TT-100 - 3 pages)	12/31/2012		Free 842 K
Technical Topics: Laboratory Test of Mold Growth on Wood Adhesives This paper summarizes the results of mold growth tests on adhesives and resins commonly used in the wood industry. The tests were conducted at Forintek Canada Corporation and sponsored jointly by Forintek, Composite Panel Association and APA. The tests showed that the adhesives commonly used in structural plywood, LVL, wood I-joists, glulam beams, MDF and OSB either did not support mold growth or were susceptible to mold growth at a rate that was similar to that of the reference woods. Revised May 24, 2010. (Form TT-103 - 3 pages)	5/24/2010		Free 442 K
Technical Topics: Apparent and Shear Free MOE Explains the difference between Apparent MOE (E_apparent) and Shear-Free MOE (E_shear-free) in glulam beams, where they are used, how to deal with them when designing and how to make meaningful comparisons between the two different types of published values for E. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised May 20, 2010. (Form TT-104 - 1 page)	5/20/2010		Free 363 K
Technical Topics: Collector Design for Bracing in Conventional Construction Concept, function and design of lateral load collectors as prescribed in both the IBC and IRC. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Updated June 4, 2010. (Form TT-102 - 5 pages)	6/4/2010		Free 593 K
Technical Topics: Wood I-Joist Floors, Firefighters and Fire A discussion of the durability and safety of wood I-joist floor assemblies in structure fires. It includes APA’s recommendation to increase the fire endurance of all floor-joist assemblies based on the International Building Code. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised May 15, 2012. (Form TT-015 - 4 pages)	5/15/2012		Free 544 K
Technical Topic: Connections for Built-up Glulam Beams Discusses the code requirement for connecting side-by-side glulam beams (sistered) to each other. Explains the reasoning behind this building code requirement and gives guidelines on the proper way to make the connections. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised June 21, 2010. (Form TT-011 - 4 pages)	6/21/2010		Free 424 K
Technical Topics: Designing Diaphragms Over Existing Board Floors Or Roofs Explains briefly the design considerations for installing a wood structural panel diaphragm over existing board sheathing (decking) in floors or roofs. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 2012. (Form TT-097 - 3 pages)	9/18/2012		Free 797 K
Technical Topic: Trim Guidelines It is sometimes advisable to trim the tongue or groove from a T&G panel for proper clearance for attachment to Rim Board. This document explains when to trim and when it may not be necessary. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised November 3, 2010. (Form TT-032 - 1 page)	11/3/2010		Free 353 K
Technical Topics: APA Wood I-Joists and APA Rim Boards ^® Explains why only APA Rim Boards^® should be used with APA wood I-joists and why lumber rim boards should not be used. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised July 19, 2010. (Form TT-022 - 3 pages)	7/19/2010		Free 298 K
Technical Topic: Finishing Glued Laminated Timbers Discusses recommendations and exceptions for finishing glulam manufactured entirely from solid-sawn lumber. Available only as a downloadable PDF file. Revised November 5, 2011. (Form TT-033 - 2 pages)	11/5/2011		Free 448 K
Technical Topic: Requirements for Wall Coverings and Wind Pressures Reason for International Residential Code wall sheathing requirements with regard to wind pressure. Only available as a downloadable PDF file. Revised January 13, 2012. (Form TT-105 - 2 pages)	1/13/2012		Free 905 K
Technical Topics: Heavily Loaded Drywall Carts How to avoid floor panel puncture from drywall carts by consulting PS 2 for minimum concentrated static loads and heavy concentrated loads. Temporary provision of a second layer of floor panels may be needed. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 31, 2013. (Form TT-024 - 1 page)	1/31/2013		Free 750 K
Technical Topics: APA Rated Siding Applied to Post Frame Structures Minimum application recommendations for design and specification of columns, girts, blocking and framing connections of panel siding on post frame structures. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued January 6, 2013. (Form TT-023 - 2 pages)	1/6/2013		Free 781 K
Technical Topics: Woodpecker Damage to Wood Discusses possible methods for discouraging woodpeckers. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 13, 2012. (Form TT-067 - 2 pages)	1/13/2012		Free 420 K
Technical Topics: Water Vapor Permeance THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form J450 for more information on this topic. (Form TT-068 - 2 pages)
Technical Topics: Specified Live Loads for Canadian Residential Construction Recommended specified uniform live load tables for floors and roofs for APA Rated wood structural panel products based on Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 086-09. Note that specified live loads are intended for use in engineered limit states design and are not appropriate for allowable design under U.S. building codes. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 2012. (Form TT-069 - 2 pages)	1/18/2012		Free 752 K
Technical Topics: Nailhead Pull-Through Strength of Wood Structural Panels Summary of nailhead pull-through tests under dry and after 24-hour water soak for plywood and OSB. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 14, 2010. (Form TT-070 - 2 pages)	3/14/2010		Free 202 K
Technical Topics: Narrow Wall Bracing Using Wood Structural Panel Portal Frames THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form TT-100 for more information on this topic. (Form TT-073)
Technical Topics: Design Values for APA's Portal Frame in Engineered Applications THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form TT-100 for more information on this topic. (Form TT-074)
Technical Topics: Effect of Green Lumber Framing on Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Performance Discussion of a test program conducted by APA to investigate the effect of constructing shear walls with green framing lumber, then allowing the shear wall assembly to dry before testing. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised August 5, 2008. (Form TT-075 - 2 pages)	8/5/2008		Free 163 K
Technical Topics: Shear Wall Lumber Framing Complete title: Shear Wall Lumber Framing: Double 2x's vs. Single 3x's at Adjoining Panel Edges. Evaluation of double 2x framing members as substitutes when single 3x framing members at adjoining panel edges are specified by codes for shear walls. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 14, 2007. (Form TT-076 - 1 page)	1/14/2007		Free 163 K
Technical Topics: Suggested Blocking Installation Details for Wood I-Joist Starter Joists Provides suggested I-Joist blocking details, which may be used when local codes require prescriptive blocking in the space adjacent to starter joists or rim board. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised June 13, 2008. (Form TT-078 - 2 pages)	6/13/2008		Free 228 K
Technical Topics: Wood Grain Visible in Finished Concrete Discussion of the causes of wood grain impression in concrete and ways to minimize the effect. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 21, 2013. (Form TT-093 - 3 pages)	1/21/2013		Free 803 K
Technical Topics: True (Shear-Free) and Apparent Moduli of Elasticity This paper explains the relationships among bending deflection, shear deflection, total deflection, apparent modulus of elasticity and true modulus of elasticity in prismatic bending members. Failure to understand which E is being published can lead to unconservative deflection calculations. Discusses laminated veneer lumber LVL, structural composite lumber (SCL), glued laminated timbers (glulams) but the basic concept applies to all wood bending members including panels. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 31, 2013. (Form TT-082 - 4 pages)	12/31/2013		Free 767 K
Technical Topics: Shear Wall Test Results Comparing 8d Common and 8d Box Nails Results from full-scale shear-wall tests of the conservative capacities given in ESR-1539. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 6, 2013. (Form TT-087 - 2 pages)	1/6/2013		Free 803 K
Technical Topics: Shear Resistance of APA Performance Rated Rim Boards® Short discussion of APA Performance Rated Rim Boards® shear value requirements. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised August 2008. (Form TT-086 - 1 page)	8/5/2008		Free 118 K
Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panel Sheathing on Hip Roofs Installation guidelines for hip-roof panel applications on trusses spaced 24 in. o.c. that address serviceability issues and improve performance. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 12, 2012. (Form TT-083 - 2 pages)	12/12/2012		Free 789 K
Technical Topics: Design Values for Glulam Stock Beam Cutoffs Results of APA test program assessing design stresses of resawn cutoff 24F-V4 glulam beam sections (stock beams). Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised October 18, 2010. (Form TT-084 - 2 pages)	10/18/2010		Free 367 K
Technical Topics: Allowable Depth-To-Width Ratios for Glulam Beams Prescriptive lateral-bracing recommendations. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised June 18, 2008. (Form TT-085 - 2 pages)	6/18/2008		Free 207 K
Technical Topics: Weathering Effects On Plywood Siding Discusses detrimental effects of ultraviolet light and water on plywood siding. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 23, 2012. (Form TT-018 - 2 pages)	3/23/2012		Free 420 K
Technical Topics: Approximate Engineering Dead Load Weights Of Wood Structural Panels Tabulated design weight recommendations for engineering calculation of dead loads at typical construction moisture conditions. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised July 14, 2011 (Form TT-019 - 1 page)	7/14/2011		Free 320 K
Technical Topics: Burn-Through Resistance of OSB Panels Fire test results comparing the burn-through resistance of OSB and plywood. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised November 3, 2011. (Form TT-025 - 2 pages)	11/3/2011		Free 440 K
Technical Topics: Small Cracks in the Flange at Ends of I-Joists Discussion of the effect of small cracks radiating from a corner of the flange groove on I-joist structural capacities. Available only as a PDF file. Revised May 9, 2011. (Form TT-026 - 1 page)	5/9/2011		Free 299 K
Technical Topics: Cross-Face Wood Structural Panels Discusses wood structural panels with strength axis in the short panel dimension, typically used in panelized roof decks. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised November 20, 2011. (Form TT-027 - 3 pages)	11/20/2011		Free 508 K
Technical Topics: Moisture-Related Dimensional Stability Discusses linear expansion and thickness swell in wood structural panels due to moisture. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 7, 2010. (Form TT-028 - 5 pages)	9/7/2010		Free 654 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 Topics: Panel Flitch Beam Design Example Gives sample properties, capacities and allowable uniform load for "flitch" value. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised June 21, 2011. (Form TT-030 - 2 pages)	6/21/2011		Free 327 K
Technical Topics: Rx for Flood Damage, How to Assess Water Damage in Plywood and OSB Panels THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please refer to Form X501 for more information on this topic. (Form TT-031 - 0 page)
Technical Topics: Design Example for APA Glued Floor System Using APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor Panels Provides a design example for APA glued floor systems using APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor panels. Panel properties are based on the APA Panel Design Specification and lumber properties are based on the 2012 ANSI/AWC National Design Specification. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised April 30, 2012. (Form TT-036 - 4 pages)	4/30/2012		Free 862 K
Technical Topics: Span Ratings Description of span rating system for APA RATED SHEATHING, APA RATED STURD-I-FLOOR and APA RATED SIDING panels. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised November 1, 2010. (Form TT-037 - 2 pages)	11/1/2010		Free 359 K
Technical Topics: Recommended Design Values for Nail Withdrawal From APA Plywood and OSB APA's recommended nail withdrawal design values based on results of ASTM D1761 testing. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised July 19, 2010. (Form TT-039 - 2 pages)	7/19/2010		Free 166 K
Technical Topics: Holes in Blocking Panels Used in Conventional Construction The placement of holes in the webs of I-joists or Rim Board when used as blocking for lateral restraint of floor and roof joists. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised May 9, 2012. (Form TT-040 - 3 pages)	5/9/2012		Free 502 K
Technical Topics: WSP Performance for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302 Discusses the burn resistance performance of APA structural-use panels in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised May 21, 2011. (Form TT-042 - 1 page)	5/21/2011		Free 296 K
Technical Topics: Marine-Grade Plywood Describe the specifications for marine-grade plywood. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 19 2011. (Form TT-043 - 1 page)	3/19/2011		Free 346 K
Technical Topics: Mechanical Properties of APA Structural Panels Tabulated average MOE and MOR values for APA Rated Sheathing. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 30, 2011. (Form TT-044 - 1 page)	3/20/2011		Free 361 K
Technical Topics: Moisture Exposure Recommendations for Wood Structural Panels Provides recommended bond classification appropriate for end use in-service moisture conditions. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised April 19, 2012. (Form TT-002 - 2 pages)	4/19/2012		Free 428 K
Technical Topics: Bending Plywood Recommendations for minimum bending radii. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised February 10, 2012. (Form TT-003 - 2 pages)	2/10/2012		Free 420 K
Technical Topics: APA Building Paper Recommendations for Walls Reviews recommendations to include building paper or other code-approved weather-resistive or air infiltration barrier material in wall systems. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised September 11, 2005. (Form TT-005 - 1 page)	9/11/2005		Free 152 K
Technical Topics: Ceramic Tile Over Wood Structural Panel Floors Provides a list of wood structural panel floor systems tested in accordance with ASTM C627. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised July 31, 2008. (Form TT-006 - 6 pages)	7/31/2008		Free 203 K
Technical Topics: APA Structural-Use Panels Over Concrete Slabs Recommends three methods for the installation of a wood floor system over a concrete slab: sleepers, rigid foam or direct. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised February 10, 2012. (Form TT-007 - 3 pages)	2/10/2012		Free 436 K
Technical Topics: Bond Classification Descriptive definition of terms related to bond classification, e.g. Exterior and Exposure 1. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 14, 2011. (Form TT-009 - 1 page)	12/14/2011		Free 496 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 Topics: Effect of Overdriven Fasteners On Shear Capacity Provides suggested guidelines for determining if overdriven fasteners will affect the shear capacity of diaphragm and shear wall construction. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 14, 2011. (Form TT-012 - 2 pages)	12/14/2011		Free 438 K
Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panel Identification Reviews various panel identification markings. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 14, 2011. (Form TT-013 - 1 page)	12/14/2011		Free 442 K
Technical Topics: Destruction Of Insects During Manufacture Of Wood Structural Panels Describes various wood structural panel manufacturing processes that result in the eradication of insects. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 27, 2012. (Form TT-014 - 2 pages)	3/27/2012		Free 428 K
Technical Topics: Plywood or OSB Discusses the standards under which plywood and OSB are qualified and the interchangeability of the two products for their intended end use. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised June 10, 2010. (Form TT-047 - 5 pages)	6/10/2010		Free 182 K
Technical Topics: Screw Withdrawal from the Face of APA-Trademarked Structural Panels Discusses interim recommendations for withdrawal capacities of screws from engineered wood products. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised June 16, 2011. (Form TT-051 - 3 pages)	6/16/2011		Free 345 K
Technical Topics: Service Life of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Updated December 2008. (Form TT-052 - 2 pages)	12/4/2008		Free 169 K
Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Deflection Formula Causitive factors of shear wall deflection with formulas for calculating deflection of diaphragms and shear walls. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised February 28, 2007. (Form TT-053 - 4 pages)	2/28/2007		Free 210 K
Technical Topics: Sized for Spacing Definitions Discusses the SIZED FOR SPACING notation in the APA trademark stamp and the practice, at the manufacturers' option, of trimming panels up to 1/8" in length and width to encourage proper panel spacing. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated February 10, 2012. (Form TT-055 - 1 page)	2/10/2012		Free 417 K
Technical Topics: Power-Driven Fastener Considerations Discusses some common issues encountered when using power-driven fasteners. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 13, 2012. (Form TT-056 - 1 page)	1/13/2012		Free 418 K
Technical Topics: Recommended Uniform Live Loads for PS-1 APA 303 Siding Complete title: Recommended Uniform Live Loads for PS-1 APA 303 Siding, When Used as Open Soffit or Combined Roof Decking-Ceiling with Long Dimension Perp. to Supports. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised August 30, 2011. (Form TT-021 - 1 page)	8/30/2011		Free 319 K
Technical Topics: Slant Nailing Discusses the practice of driving panel edge nails at a slight angle in shear walls and diaphragms; and the difference between slant nailing and toe-nailing. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 12, 2006. (Form TT-058 - 2 pages)	9/12/2006		Free 452 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
Technical Topics: APA Performance-Rated Wood Structural Panels as Thermal Barriers Discussion and recommendation for foam plastic roof insulation over minimum Performance Category 15/32 engineered wood panels that meet the 15-minute thermal barrier requirement. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised August 1. (Form TT-060 - 1 page)	8/10/2012		Free 726 K
Technical Topics: Diaphragm Nail Penetration and 1-5/16 Inch-Thick I-Joist Flanges Discusses minimum nail penetration required to develop full connection capacity. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised October 1, 2012. (Form TT-061 - 2 pages)	10/1/2012		Free 756 K
Technical Topics: APA Plywood for Aluminum Hydraulic Trench Shoring APA-trademarked panel recommendations for trench-shoring design. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised March 7, 2011. (Form TT-062 - 4 pages)	3/7/2011		Free 1.2 MB
Technical Topics: Fire Rated Wall Assemblies with OSB & Plywood Wall Sheathing Discussion of advantages in using IBC and UL recognized OSB and plywood wall assemblies over other products. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised September 20, 2010. (Form TT-063 - 2 pages)	9/20/2010		Free 374 K
Technical Topics: Deflection of Unblocked Wood Structural Panel Diaphragms Provides interim guidance regarding methods for determining the stiffness of unblocked diaphragms. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised July 31, 2008. (Form TT-064 - 1 page)	7/31/2008		Free 160 K
APA Product Report PR-L294(C) Nordic Lam™ Nordic Engineered Wood Nordic Lam™ Black Spruce structural glued laminated timber manufactured to Canadian building codes and specifications. Only available as downloadable PDF. Revised 01/11/2013. (Form PR-L294(C) - 5 pages)	1/11/2013		Free 117 K
Joint Research Report: Evaluation of Force Transfer Around Openings Full Title: Joint Research Report: Evaluation of Force Transfer Around Openings - An Experimental and Analytical Study; USDA Joint Venture Agreement 09-11111133-117. This report contains research results on one of the major design methods concerning wood structural panel (WSP) sheathed shear walls with openings -- force transfer around openings (FTOA). The study was undertaken by a joint effort between APA, the USDA Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), and the University of British Columbia. Issued July 2011. (Form M410 - 149 pages)	7/26/2011		Free 28.5 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

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ANSI/APA PRG 320-2012: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber

ANSI/APA PRG 320-2011: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber

ANSI 405-2008: Standard for Adhesives for Use in Structural Glued Laminated Timber

Technical Note: Buckling of Wood Structural Panel Sheathing

Technical Note: Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels

Technical Note: Temporary Construction Loads Over I-Joist Roofs and Floors

Technical Topics: Panel Thickness Tolerances and Labeling

Technical Topic: Wood Structural Panels for Outdoor Decks

Technical Topic: Wood Structural Panels for California Division of State Architect Projects

Technical Topics: Rim Board and I-Joist Nail Spacing Recommendations

Technical Topics: Combustion Byproducts from Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: I-Joist and Rim Board Connections for Conventional Construction

Technical Topics: Allowable Bearing Stress For APA Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Narrow Garage Wall Bracing for One and Two Story Homes

Technical Topics: Wind Resistance of Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls

Technical Topics: APA Engineered Wood I-Joist Floors and Radiant Heat Systems

Technical Topics: Plywood Floors for Residential Garages

Technical Topics: Mulching Engineered Wood Products: An Alternative to Landfills

Technical Topics: Ice Formation in Core Gaps of Texture 1-11 Siding

Technical Topic: A Portal Frame With Hold Downs for Wall Bracing or Engineered Applications

Technical Topics: Laboratory Test of Mold Growth on Wood Adhesives

Technical Topics: Apparent and Shear Free MOE

Technical Topics: Collector Design for Bracing in Conventional Construction

Technical Topics: Wood I-Joist Floors, Firefighters and Fire

Technical Topic: Connections for Built-up Glulam Beams

Technical Topics: Designing Diaphragms Over Existing Board Floors Or Roofs

Technical Topic: Trim Guidelines

Technical Topics: APA Wood I-Joists and APA Rim Boards ®

Technical Topic: Finishing Glued Laminated Timbers

Technical Topic: Requirements for Wall Coverings and Wind Pressures

Technical Topics: Heavily Loaded Drywall Carts

Technical Topics: APA Rated Siding Applied to Post Frame Structures

Technical Topics: Woodpecker Damage to Wood

Technical Topics: Water Vapor Permeance

Technical Topics: Specified Live Loads for Canadian Residential Construction

Technical Topics: Nailhead Pull-Through Strength of Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Narrow Wall Bracing Using Wood Structural Panel Portal Frames

Technical Topics: Design Values for APA's Portal Frame in Engineered Applications

Technical Topics: Effect of Green Lumber Framing on Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Performance

Technical Topics: Shear Wall Lumber Framing

Technical Topics: Suggested Blocking Installation Details for Wood I-Joist Starter Joists

Technical Topics: Wood Grain Visible in Finished Concrete

Technical Topics: True (Shear-Free) and Apparent Moduli of Elasticity

Technical Topics: Shear Wall Test Results Comparing 8d Common and 8d Box Nails

Technical Topics: Shear Resistance of APA Performance Rated Rim Boards®

Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panel Sheathing on Hip Roofs

Technical Topics: Design Values for Glulam Stock Beam Cutoffs

Technical Topics: Allowable Depth-To-Width Ratios for Glulam Beams

Technical Topics: Weathering Effects On Plywood Siding

Technical Topics: Approximate Engineering Dead Load Weights Of Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Burn-Through Resistance of OSB Panels

Technical Topics: Small Cracks in the Flange at Ends of I-Joists

Technical Topics: Cross-Face Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Moisture-Related Dimensional Stability

Technical Topics: Dusting of Concrete Poured Against Plywood Forms

Technical Topics: Panel Flitch Beam Design Example

Technical Topics: Rx for Flood Damage, How to Assess Water Damage in Plywood and OSB Panels

Technical Topics: Design Example for APA Glued Floor System Using APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor Panels

Technical Topics: Span Ratings

Technical Topics: Recommended Design Values for Nail Withdrawal From APA Plywood and OSB

Technical Topics: Holes in Blocking Panels Used in Conventional Construction

Technical Topics: WSP Performance for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302

Technical Topics: Marine-Grade Plywood

Technical Topics: Mechanical Properties of APA Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Moisture Exposure Recommendations for Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Bending Plywood

Technical Topics: APA Building Paper Recommendations for Walls

Technical Topics: Ceramic Tile Over Wood Structural Panel Floors

Technical Topics: APA Structural-Use Panels Over Concrete Slabs

Technical Topics: Bond Classification

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

Technical Topics: Effect of Overdriven Fasteners On Shear Capacity

Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panel Identification

Technical Topics: Destruction Of Insects During Manufacture Of Wood Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Plywood or OSB

Technical Topics: Screw Withdrawal from the Face of APA-Trademarked Structural Panels

Technical Topics: Service Life of Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Technical Topics: Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Deflection Formula

Technical Topics: APA Wood I-Joists and APA Rim Boards ^®