APA Help Desk
Do you have questions about the specification and application of engineered wood products? The APA Help Desk is an excellent resource if you need help interpreting APA trademarks, specifying engineered wood products or understanding which panel grade to use. This free service is staffed by specialists with decades of experience in engineered wood products and architecture.
Whether you are an architect, builder, engineer or just want to learn more about engineered wood products, the Help Desk is ready to answer your questions.
The Help Desk is open from 7 AM – 4PM PDT. Contact them today ►
APA Product Reports®
When it comes to specifying and installing engineered wood products with confidence, APA Product Reports are an invaluable resource for streamlining project approvals from your local building jurisdictions. These reports document a product’s compliance with applicable building codes and standards, backed by APA's industry-leading third-party auditing and testing programs. They include design properties, qualification criteria and installation guidance, giving design professionals the technical documentation they need to specify specialty engineered wood products with confidence.
APA has published more than 150 product reports, including several for use in Canada. All reports are free to download and cover a wide variety of engineered wood products, including I-joists, rim board, glulam, CLT, SCL, plywood and OSB.
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Coming Up Soon: BuildRight Conference & Expo
Are you attending the BuildRight Conference & Expo in Portland, Oregon? APA Engineered Wood Specialist Van Wilfinger will be speaking at the conference on April 23. His talk will discuss the impacts of advanced energy codes on structural systems, including potential effects on wall bracing, load paths, moisture management and EWP floor systems. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get expert guidance on navigating the 2021 and 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) energy efficiency requirements.
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