APA Statement on Cross-Laminated Timber at Oregon State University On March 14, there was a lamination bond failure in a cross-laminated timber floor panel being used in the construction at Oregon State University's new Oregon Forest Science Complex. No one was injured and the panel was removed. The manufacturer ... read more
Ashlee Cribb Elected to APA Board of Trustees The APA Board of Trustees has approved the nomination of Ashlee Cribb, Vice President of Structural Products for Roseburg Forest Products. Cribb, who was recently promoted to her current position with Roseburg, is responsible for the sales and... read more
New Trustees Join APA Board Four new trustees have been elected to the APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees, filling vacancies created by retirements and new executive assignments. Bruce Alexander, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Logistics for ... read more
Association Promotes Wood Products and Construction with Extensive Collection of Resources and Learning Opportunities Wood design and construction professionals downloaded APA – The Engineered Wood Association resources more than half a million times from the association’s website in 2017. A trusted source for reliable and accurate wood product and design... read more
New Tool Makes Force Transfer Around Openings Method More Approachable A new automated tool developed by APA – The Engineered Wood Association assists structural engineers in the design of force transfer around openings (FTAO) shear walls. The APA FTAO Calculator and APA Technical Note: Design for Force Transfer Around ... read more
Pennsylvania Homebuilder Stands Out with Energy-Efficient Framing Technique A new case study published by APA – The Engineered Wood Association describes how a Pennsylvania Homebuilder uses the advanced framing construction method to stand out above the competition in his marketplace. Advanced framing is a system of... read more
New Performance Path Guide Compares Options for Meeting Energy Code A new guide published by APA – The Engineered Wood Association describes how builders can cost-effectively meet energy code requirements by value-engineering energy efficiency for a whole-home system. Viewing the home as a system means getting... read more
Dennis Hardman Named Bronson Lewis Award Winner Click the image for a high resolution version. Dennis Hardman, former president of APA – The Engineered Wood Association and longtime leader in the engineered wood industry, was honored with the Bronson J. Lewis Award at the APA Annual... read more
Chinese Delegates Visit U.S. Wood Construction Authorities A delegation from China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) visited Tacoma, Washington-based APA-The Engineered Wood Association and toured wood-framed building projects in Seattle on September 11, 2017. The delegation, led by ... read more
EPA Formaldehyde Ruling: What does it mean for wood I-joists? On July 5, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew its ruling that would have delayed compliance dates for formaldehyde emissions standards on specific composite wood products. The EPA will instead proceed with a final rule... read more
2016 APA Safety and Health Award Winners Announced Program Honors Manufacturers for Safety Strides APA – The Engineered Wood Association recently announced the winners of its 2016 Safety and Health Awards, a program that encourages and recognizes safety and operational excellence in the North American structural panel and engineered wood... read more
APA Releases 2017 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Engineered wood products output projected to increase 5 percent in 2017 The 2017 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook has been released by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. The yearbook includes an analysis of the U.S., Canadian, and global economies, focusing on factors that impact demand for... read more
APA’s Wall Bracing Calculator Updated to Support 2015 IRC Wall Bracing Requirements Crunching numbers to design for wall bracing just got easier, with an online Wall Bracing Calculator from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. APA recently updated the online calculator to include a new option that verifies wall bracing... read more
Freres Lumber Co., Southern Veneer Products Accepted for APA Membership The APA Board of Trustees has approved two manufacturers for APA membership. Freres Lumber Co. in Lyons, Oregon, was approved for plywood and structural composite lumber, as well as a new cross-laminated mass plywood product. Established in 1922 by... read more
New APA Guide Addresses Floor Design Considerations for Canada A new guide that provides recommendations for plywood and OSB floor systems in Canada is available from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Construction Guide for Canada, Form R300, provides specification... read more
APA Launches “Easy Siding & Trim Attachment” Video Video describes how plywood and OSB sheathing can be used as a code-compliant base for siding and trim. A new video that explains how OSB and plywood sheathing can be used as a sturdy, code-compliant nail base for siding and trim is available from APA – The Engineered Wood Assocation. In Easy Siding & Trim Attachment, APA’s Engineered Wood... read more
APA Highlights Environmental Benefits of Wood Building Materials in New Guide, Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future The environmental benefits of North American wood products are presented in a new guide from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future, Form F305, contains facts and figures related to the sustainability of the ... read more