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Free Spanish-Language CAD Details Added to APACAD.org

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:56:00 -0700

APACAD.org -- APA’s online resource for building designers and construction professionals in search of CAD (Computer Aided Design) details for wood-frame construction -- now offers details in Spanish. More than 30 Spanish-language CAD details a... [More]

Unexpected Increase in Structural I Sheathing Specifications

Wed, 12 May 2010 08:40:00 -0700

The APA Help Desk and some APA regional field representatives have noted an increased number of inquiries about availability of Structural I panel sheathing from areas (e.g. north eastern U.S.) that would not typically be considered active markets fo... [More]

Typographical Error in 2009 IBC Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Table 2306.3

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:29:00 -0700

Unfortunately 2009 IBC (in at least the first and second printings) TABLE 2306.3 WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS unintentionally omits several panel thicknesses (3/8, 7/16, 15/32 and 19/32-inch) from the Sheathing, plywood siding except Group 5 Spe... [More]

Help Desk Recommendations for Refinishing APA Siding Products

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:32:00 -0700

With summer around the corner we’re beginning to receive inquiries about recommendations for refinishing APA siding products.

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Free APA Seminar: Advanced Framing for Residential Wood Construction, March 30

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:01:00 -0700

APA presents Advanced Framing for Residential Wood Construction on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 8:30AM – 3:00PM in Charlotte, NC. Tony Mainsbridge, an advanced framing expert, and CrawlSpace Care Technologies join APA to showcase a system of advan... [More]

APA Residential Green Design Seminar in Houston, March 24

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:51:00 -0700

APA presents Residential Green Design: A Houston Model Seminar and Open House Tour on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM in Houston, Texas.

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Engineering Magazine Features Wind-resistant Wood Design

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0700

Structural Engineering & Design magazine's February 2010 issue features an article on wind-resistant wood design that details design advancements in the 20 years following Hurricane Hugo. The article was developed from a white paper that APA Engine... [More]

Help Desk Question: What is the service life of APA Wood Structural Panels?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:28:00 -0700

Question: What is the service life of APA Wood Structural Panels?

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I-Joist Construction Details - Performance Rated I-Joists in Floor and Roof Framing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:13:00 -0700

APA has updated the I-Joist Construction Details - Performance Rated I-Joists in Floor and Roof Framing. This installation guide provides updated information on recommended construction details for Performance Rated I-joists in floor and roof applica... [More]

Design for Combined Shear and Uplift from Wind

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:23:00 -0700

APA has updated the APA System Report: Design for Combined Shear and Uplift from Wind, Form SR-101. This publication provides designs for utilizing wind uplift resistance capabilities from wood structural panels. The updated report also includes info... [More]

Help Desk Question: Marine-grade plywood as exterior siding

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:13:00 -0700

Question: Is it appropriate to use Marine-grade plywood as an exterior siding product?

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Controlling Decay in Wood Construction

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0700

APA has updated the Technical Note: Controlling Decay in Wood Construction, Form R495. This publication provides an overview of preventing and minimizing the degradation of wood through proper design, storage, construction and maintenance details.

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Engineered Wood Siding Standard Approved for Reference in the 2012 International Codes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:22:00 -0700

A new American National Standard for engineered wood panel siding, Standard for Performance-Rated Engineered Wood Siding (ANSI/APA PRP-210), was approved for acceptance into the 2012 International Codes at the 2009 Code Development Hearings in ... [More]

APA at Greenbuild

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:09:00 -0700

APA will be at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo on November 11-13, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Look for us in the Canadian Wood Council/Wood Products Council booth (#3070).

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Guide to 2009 IRC Lateral Bracing Provisions Published by APA and ICC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:00 -0700

A Guide to the 2009 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions, a new publication aiming to improve understanding and application of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) lateral bracing requirements, is now available for purchase from the ICC store.

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