October 2021

Note: Due to Covid-19 control measures, we are unable to fulfill orders of printed publications at this time. These publications are available as downloadable PDFs.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Quality Floors from Start to Finish: Choosing and Preparing Wood Subfloors for Finish Floorings

Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 10-11 a.m. Pacific
This program will present considerations in the installation of different finish flooring materials on wood subfloors. Participants will understand the different APA wood subfloor and underlayment grades and building tolerances and the importance of considering moisture when installing these systems. Understanding these elements will assist designers and installers to properly install finish flooring systems and minimize risks associated with these systems.
AIA and ICC credits are available to participants.
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There is no cost to attend live or on-demand APA webinars.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

APA—The Mark of Quality for Wood Structural Panels

Did you know that APA's member products are backed by the most stringent quality process in North America? APA has a comprehensive quality assurance system for wood structural panels that includes review of mill quality procedures, independent third-party audits of the mill quality program and regular independent testing to verify the quality of panels bearing the APA trademark. This document explains the process and includes an explanation of the information contained on the APA panel trademark.
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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Wall Bracing V: Wall Bracing Examples in High Seismic SDC D0–D2 Regions

In a step-by-step walkthrough using the 2018 International Residential Code in the design procedure, this session aims to reinforce an understanding of wall bracing through fully worked-out examples. Discussion topics will include different approaches to hybrid solutions and additions.
AIA and ICC credits are available to participants.
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JUST REVISED

Updated APA I-Joist Performance Standards

New versions of APA PRI-400, Performance Standard for Residential I-Joists, and APA PRI-405, Performance Standard for Commercial I-Joists, have just been released. These standards provide performance criteria, qualification requirements and quality assurance information for APA Performance Rated I-Joists used in residential floors, as well as requirements and design properties for sizes commonly used in nonresidential floor and roof construction.
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