Technical Document Library

2021 Supplement to: A Guide to the 2018 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Technical Guides - 303 Siding Manufacturing Specifications Data File - B840 This publication provides minimum requirements that plywood panels must meet to qualify for classification as APA 303 Series specialty siding. 4 Best Practices for Glulam Installation Technical Guides - Q705 This publication provides simple steps to proper installation that ensures glulam beams perform as designed. A Guide To Engineered Wood Products Technical Guides - C800 Describes common engineered wood products: plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), I-joist, glued laminated timber (glulam), structural composite lumber (SCL) and rim board. A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Technical Guides - A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions A Guide to the 2018 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions + Free Digital 2021 Supplement Technical Guides - A Guide to the 2018 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions + Free Digital 2021 Supplement A Portal Frame With Hold Downs for Engineered Applications Technical Topic - TT-100 This publication describes the use of portal-frame design in engineered applications and as bracing in conventional light-frame construction Acoustic Performance of All-Wood Floor Systems Technical Note - T230 This publication describes single- and double-layer all-wood floor assemblies for acoustic performance and includes both construction details and acoustic ratings Advanced Framing Construction Guide - M400 This publication explains the components of advanced framing in floor and wall framing, including illustrated construction details Air Permeability of Wood Structural Panels as Air Barriers Technical Topic - TT-107 This publication answers questions regarding the performance of wood structural panels as air barriers APA - The Mark of Quality for Wood Structural Panels Technical Guides - X400 This publication explains the APA panel trademark and quality standards for wood structural panels APA Laboratory Testing Capabilities B707 Technical Guides - B707 Learn the APA research facility capabilities, including assembly-level testing of roof and floor building components and performance evaluation of lateral force resisting systems APA Panel-Deck Block Pallet Design and Specifications Technical Guides - V691 Discusses specifications and design details for the APA panel-deck block pallet, including load capacity, nailing schedules and materials handling system compatibility. APA Performance Rated I-Joists Storage, Handling & Safety Recommendations Builder Tip - Z735 This publication includes important tips for storage, handling and jobsite use of APA Performance Rated I-Joists. APA Performance Rated Panel Subfloors Under Hardwood Flooring Technical Note - R280 This publication provides specification and installation recommendations for panel subfloors to be used under hardwood flooring APA Performance-Rated Rim Board - Canadian Limit States Design Technical Guides - W345 CA This publication describes connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Board for Canadian Limit States Design APA Performance-Rated Rim Boards Technical Guides - W345 This publication details connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Board APA Performance-Rated Wood Structural Panels as Thermal Barriers for Foam Plastics Technical Topic - TT-060 Provides a recommendation for foam plastic roof insulation over minimum Performance Category 15/32 engineered wood panels that meet the 15-minute thermal barrier requirement APA Rated Sheathing Specification Guide - SP-1103 This publication provides an overview of the APA trademark and includes a sample specification for APA Rated Sheathing. APA Rated Siding Panels Over Rigid Foam Insulation Sheathing Technical Note - C465 This publication provides installation recommendations and test results for energy-saving APA Sturd-I-Wall construction APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor (OSB) Specification Guide - SP-1102 This publication provides an overview of the APA trademark and includes a sample specification for APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor (OSB). APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor (Plywood) Specification Guide - SP-1102 This publication provides an overview of the APA trademark and includes a sample specification for APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor (Plywood). APA Simple Solutions: LVL Beams & Headers Technical Guides - S700 This publication discusses the benefits of using laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams and headers for window and door framing applications APA System Report 101: Design for Combined Shear and Uplift from Wind System Report - SR-101 This report discusses using wood structural panels to resist uplift from wind, including resistance to lateral shear forces and wind pressure perpendicular to the wall