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19/32" T&G APA Plywood Underlayment, 15/32" APA Wood Structural Panel Subfloor, 3-Dimensional Detail Typical Details - DT-FR-1 This detail shows floor assembly of APA wood structural panel subfloor over plywood underlayment, building paper, and joists with gypsum wallboard ceiling below. Alternate Insulated Three-Stud Corner (with Drywall Clips) Typical Details - DT-AF-1 This detail shows an alternative insulated 3-stud corner framing assembly with drywall clips to support the gypsum from one stud. Angle Bracket Hanger Typical Details - DT-SPR-1 This detail shows angle bracket hanger assembly for supporting steel sprinkler pipe from wood structural members using blocking and optional fastening methods. APA Glued Floor System Typical Details - DT-EWG-1 This detail shows an APA glued floor system using APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor or sheathing panels. APA Panel Roof Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-2 This detail shows APA Rated sheathing panels installed as roof decking over rafters or trusses with panel clips, asphalt or wood shingles, and proper edge and joint spacing. APA Panel Stair Treads and Risers Typical Details - DT-EWG-3 This detail shows APA panel stair treads and risers installed on stringers in two configurations, using plywood, OSB, or composite panels with 8d common nail fastening. APA Panel Subflooring Typical Details - DT-EWG-4 APA Rated sheathing panels installed as subflooring over 2x joists, I-joists, or floor trusses with tongue-and-groove or blocked edges on a wood-framed floor system. APA Panel Wall Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-5 This detail shows APA Rated wall sheathing applied in two orientations- strength axis across or parallel to studs- with weather-resistive barrier and siding on a wood-framed wall. APA Rated Lap Siding Over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-6 This detail shows APA Rated lap siding installed over wood structural panel sheathing with a weather-resistive barrier on a wood-framed exterior wall assembly. APA Rated Panel Siding Over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-7 This detail shows APA Rated siding panels applied over wood structural panel sheathing with a weather-resistive barrier on a wood-framed wall assembly. APA Rated Siding Exterior or Other Exterior Finish (Code-Recognized Type), 5/8" Type X Gypsum Sheathing, Minimum 15/32" APA Rated Sheathing Exposure 1 OSB or Plywood Typical Details - DT-FR-2 This detail shows a fire-rated wall assembly using wood structural panel sheathing over studs with gypsum wallboard, fire protective membrane, and glass fiber insulation. APA Rated Siding Exterior or Other Exterior Finish (Code-Recognized Type), 5/8" Type X Gypsum Sheathing, Minimum 7/16" APA Rated Sheathing Exposure 1 OSB or Plywood Typical Details - DT-FR-3 This detail shows fire-rated exterior wall assembly with APA rated siding over sheathing, insulation, 2x4 wood framing at 16" on center and Type X gypsum wallboard interior finish. APA Rated Siding Exterior, 5/8" Type X Gypsum Sheathing Typical Details - DT-FR-4 This detail shows a one-hour fire-rated wood-framed wall assembly with Type X gypsum sheathing and wallboard, optional insulation, and APA rated siding exterior finish. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 16, 20, and 24 o.c. Typical Details - DT-EWG-8 This detail shows APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor panel installation at 16", 20", or 24" o.c. joist spacing with tongue-and-groove edges over a floor framing system. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 32 and 48 o.c. Typical Details - DT-EWG-9 This detail shows APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor panel installation at 32" or 48" o.c. joist spacing with tongue-and-groove joints over a crawl space floor framing system. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 48 o.c. Typical Details - DT-EWG-10 This detail shows APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 48 o.c. panels installed over a post-and-beam floor framing system with 4x4 posts, 4x girders, and tongue-and-groove panel edges. APA Sturd-I-Wall (Horizontal Panel Siding Installation) Typical Details - DT-EWG-12 This detail shows APA Rated horizontal panel siding applied directly to wall framing in an APA Sturd-I-Wall system. APA Sturd-I-Wall (Vertical Panel Installation) Typical Details - DT-EWG-13 This detail shows APA Rated vertical panel siding applied directly to wall framing in an APA Sturd-I-Wall system with weather-resistive barrier. Backer Block Typical Details - DT-IJ-1 This detail outlines backer block installation for single and double I-joist headers. Beam at End Wall Bearing, Nailed Typical Details - DT-GB-1 This detail shows glulam beam bearing at an end wall. The beam is supported by trimmer studs and secured to the king stud with 16d nails. Beam at End Wall with Floor Joist Flush with Beam Typical Details - DT-GB-2 This detail shows a glulam beam connection to an end wall with flush floor joists or I-joists connected to the beam. Beam at End Wall with Floor Joist Over Beam Typical Details - DT-GB-3 This detail shows a glulam beam connection to an end wall with I-joists bearing on the beam. Beams Butting Over Wood Support Typical Details - DT-GB-6 This detail shows two glulam beams butting over a wood support, with the beams connected to the support using a steel post cap and through-bolts. Bearing at End Wall, Steel Post Cap Typical Details - DT-GB-8 This detail shows connection of glulam beam bearing on solid-sawn post or glulam column using steel post cap at end wall condition. Bearing at End Wall, Steel Tie Plate Typical Details - DT-GB-9 This detail shows a steel tie plate connection for a glulam beam bearing on a wood support at an end condition. Beveled SIP Wall Typical Details - DT-SIP-1 This detail shows a SIP wall beveled to support a sloped SIP roof that are connected together with panel screws and nails. It also shows sealant, roofing material and cladding. Brick Counter Flashing Details Typical Details - DT-BB-2 This detail shows chimney counter flashing detail of base flashing over shingle underlayment and roof deck, with counter flashing embedded in brick mortar joint. Brick Veneer Over APA Panel Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-14 This detail shows brick veneer or masonry cladding installed over APA Rated wood structural panel sheathing. Cantilever Detail for Vertical Building Offset with Double I-Joist Typical Details - DT-IJ-2 This detail shows cantilevered double I-joists supporting a vertical building offset and specifies connections to the top plate, blocking panels, and Rim Board or APA WSP closure. Ceiling Flange Hanger Typical Details - DT-SPR-2 This detail shows ceiling flange hanger installation for supporting steel sprinkler system pipes from engineered wood ceiling joists. Closed Soffit Typical Details - DT-EWG-15 This detail shows a closed soffit assembly using APA rated roof sheathing and exterior panels for the closed soffit with continuous screened or louvered venting. Coach Screw Hanger Typical Details - DT-SPR-3 This detail shows a coach screw hanger assembly for supporting steel sprinkler pipe from wood framing using filler blocks and sheet metal screws or nails. Concrete Masonry Crawl Space Foundation Typical Details - DT-BB-1 This detail shows concrete masonry crawl space foundation. Continuous Beam Over Intermediate Steel Column Typical Details - DT-GB-10 This detail shows two options for connecting a continuous glulam floor beam to an intermediate steel column using either a steel post cap or steel cap plate. Continuous Floor Beam Over Wood Support Typical Details - DT-GB-11 This detail shows two connection options for a continuous glulam floor beam bearing on a wood support. CPVC Hanger - Double Offset Typical Details - DT-SPR-4 This detail shows double offset CPVC sprinkler pipe hanger assembly using 2x4 blocking with sheet metal screws or nails, supporting 3" maximum diameter pipe per NFPA 13. CPVC Hanger - Face Mount Typical Details - DT-SPR-5 This detail shows two installation options for face-mounting CPVC sprinkler pipe hangers to wood blocking using either sheet metal screws or nail-and-block combinations. CPVC Hanger - Offset Typical Details - DT-SPR-6 This detail shows offset hanger installation for CPVC sprinkler system pipes showing two attachment options using backing nuts or sheet metal screws with lumber blocking. CPVC Hanger in Web Bore Typical Details - DT-SPR-7 This detail shows proper installation of a CPVC sprinkler system pipe hanger through an I-joist web bore, with maximum diameter and load requirements per NFPA 13. End and Edge Distances, Loaded and Unloaded Typical Details - DT-SPR-8 This detail shows proper bolt spacing requirements including loaded edge distance, unloaded edge distance, end distance, and spacing between rows of bolts. Energy-Conserving Wall Assemblies Typical Details - DT-EWG-16 This detail shows two energy-conserving exterior wall assemblies. Energy-Heel Truss Attachment to Sheathing Typical Details - DT-RH-1 This detail shows raised heel energy truss attachment to an exterior wall for additional attic insulation space. Exterior Deck Water-Resistive System Typical Details - DT-BB-3 This detail shows exterior deck ledger connection to wood I-joist floor system of water-resistant flashing. Eye Rod Hanger Typical Details - DT-SPR-9 This detail shows eye rod hanger for supporting steel sprinkler pipes from wood framing using filler blocks and sheet metal screws or nails per NFPA 13 requirements. FM Class 1-105 Typical Details - DT-EWG-17 This detail shows an FM Class 1-105 rated flat roof assembly using wood structural panels over open-web trusses. FM Class 1-120 Typical Details - DT-EWG-18 This detail shows an FM Class 1-120 rated flat roof assembly using wood structural panels over steel joists. FM Class 1-135 Typical Details - DT-EWG-19 This detail shows an FM Class 1-135 rated flat roof assembly using wood structural panels. FM Class 1-90 Typical Details - DT-EWG-20 This detail shows an FM Class 1-90 rated flat roof assembly using wood structural panels with foam insulation, fiberboard cover board, and built-up or modified bitumen roofing.