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2024 Multi Product shots Engineered Wood Construction Guide Technical Guides - E30 This publication provides a comprehensive overview of engineered wood construction systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings House-Construction-Washington-Illinois Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Roof Construction Excerpt - E30X-RC This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing a description and application recommendations for engineered wood roof materials Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Wall Construction Excerpt - E30X-WC This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing application recommendations for APA wood structural panel wall sheathing. Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Floor Construction Excerpt - E30X-FC This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing information about floor framing and wood structural panel products Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Panel Selection and Specification Excerpt - E30X-PSS This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing product descriptions and specification recommendations for wood structural panels 2024 Glulam product shot Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Glulam Selection and Specification Excerpt - E30X-GL This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing a description and specification recommendations for glued laminated timber (glulam) Engineered Wood Construction Guide: I-Joist Selection and Specification Excerpt - E30X-IJ This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing a description and specification recommendations for I-joist Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Rim Board Selection and Specification Excerpt - E30X-RB This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing guidance on selecting and specifying rim board Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Selection and Specification Excerpt - E30X-SCL This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing descriptions and specification recommendations for structural composite lumber (SCL) Veneered Laminated Timber Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Selection and Specification Excerpt - E30X-CLT This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, focusing on selecting and specifying cross-laminated timber for various building applications 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. Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Additional Fire and Building Systems Excerpt - E30X-AFBS Summary of special systems, including fire resistant construction, fire protected assemblies, wind-resistive roofs, energy conservation and panels over metal framing **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visually** ANSI/APA PRR 410-2021: Standard for Performance-Rated Engineered Wood Rim Boards Standards - ANSI/APA PRR 410 This standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance rated engineered wood rim board. ANSI/APA PRP 210-2024: Standard for Performance-Rated Engineered Wood Siding Standards - ANSI/APA PRP 210-2024 This ANSI/APA standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated engineered wood siding. **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visually** A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Technical Guides - A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Performance Rated I-Joists Design and Construction Guide Construction Guide - Z725 This publication discusses span ratings, installation details, cantilever designs, architectural specifications and engineering design properties for APA Performance Rated I-Joists Engineered Wood Wall Systems (Canada) Construction Guide - R310 This publication provides an overview of commonly used wall systems and explains how wood structural panels can be used to meet fundamental requirements in wall applications The Village Senior Living Building at Germantown in Germantown, Tennessee Engineered Wood Floor Systems (Canada) Construction Guide - R300 Provides specification recommendations for plywood and OSB floor systems, the APA Glued Floor System and installation recommendations for panel subflooring and underlayment Advanced Framing House in Limerick, Pennsylvania 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 Roof Construction (Canada) Construction Guide - R305 This publication provides specification recommendations for plywood and OSB roof systems and installation recommendations for panel roofs Holes in Blocking Used in Engineered Wood Construction Technical Topic - TT-040 This publication discusses the placement of holes in the webs of I-joists or rim board when used as blocking for lateral restraint of floor and roof joists House-Construction-Energy-Heel-Truss APA System Report 103: Use of Wood Structural Panels for Energy-Heel Trusses System Report - SR-103 This publication outlines a construction solution to meet the IRC’s lateral and wind uplift load requirements using wood structural panels with raised-heel, or energy-heel, trusses Build a Better Home: Moisture-Resistant Wall Construction Build A Better Home - A530 This publication describes the primary sources of moisture intrusion in wood wall construction and recommends methods to prevent moisture penetration. single Photo Engineered Wood Products Help Navigate Design Challenges and Tariffs for North Carolina Senior Living Project Case Studies - C440 This case study discusses how engineered wood products helped overcome structural, acoustic and cost challenges at a North Carolina senior living expansion project. ANSI/APA PRS 610.1: Standard for Performance-Rated Structural Insulated Panels in Wall Applications Standards - ANSI/APA PRS 610.1-2023 This standard covers the manufacturing, qualification, quality assurance, design and installation requirements for performance-rated structural insulated panels used in walls Glulam Product Guide Product Guide - X440 This product guide provides an overview of APA trademarked glulam and discusses design considerations, applications and specification ANSI/APA PRG 320-2025 Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber Standards - ANSI/APA PRG 320-2025 This ANSI/APA standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated cross-laminated timber (CLT). Inside I-Joist Floors: Improve Performance with Thicker Sheathing and Deeper I-Joists - Premium-performance floor uses fewer components for faster construction. APA System Report 405: Fire Protection of Floors Constructed with Prefabricated Wood I-Joists for Compliance with the International Residential Code System Report - SR-405 This system report provides guidance on fire protection of floors constructed with prefabricated wood I-joist assemblies that comply with 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024 IRC updates Glulam in Residential Building Construction Guide Technical Guides - X450 Describes the selection, specification, design considerations and allowable load tables for APA-trademarked glulam used in residential headers, floor beams and roof beams. Fire-Rated Systems Design and Construction Guide Technical Guides - W305 This publication is a guide to cost-effective fire-rated wood and wood structural panel systems that meet code requirements Product Guide: Sanded Plywood Product Guide - K435 This publication describes the specification, advantages, applications and finishing recommendations of sanded plywood and includes trademark examples and explanations Apartment-Building-Construction Diaphragms and Shear Walls Design and Construction Guide Technical Guides - L350 This publication provides design and construction recommendations for engineered diaphragm systems in floor, shear wall and roof systems Build a Better Home: Moisture-Resistant Roof Construction Build A Better Home - A535 This publication describes several roof design and weatherproofing methods used to keep water out of a home’s interior. SONY DSC Build A Better Home: Moisture-Resistant Foundation Construction Build A Better Home - A520 This publication details common sources of moisture, preventive measures and design details for multiple foundation types, including slab-on-grade, crawl space and full basement. **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visually** Advanced Framing Construction Guide - M400 This publication explains the components of advanced framing in floor and wall framing, including illustrated construction details Concrete Forming Design/Construction Guide Technical Guides - V345 This publication contains grade information, form maintenance recommendations, design information and case studies related to plywood concrete forming Engineered Wood Handbook & Grade Glossary Technical Guides - X505 This publication provides a list of engineered wood products and common construction terminology explained in easy-to-understand language. Product Guide: Performance Rated Siding Product Guide - E300 Describes the following for performance rated siding: face grades, textures and patterns; finishing; ordering/specifying; basic application recommendations **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visual quality** Nail-Base Sheathing for Siding and Trim Attachment Construction Guide Technical Guides - Q250 Determine the type and spacing of siding fasteners to meet building code requirements when using wood structural panel sheathing as a nail base (also called nailable sheathing) **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visually** Fire Protective Options for I-Joist Floor Systems Construction Guide - R425 Describes several options that satisfy fire-protection provisions of the 2012, 2015 and 2018 IRC related to I-joist floor systems, including construction details Floor framing utilizing steel wide flange beam, rim board, engineered wood I-joists and metal hangers. Wood Structural Panels Over Metal Framing Technical Guides - T625 This publication provides design and fastening recommendations for installation of wood structural panels over metal framing in floors, walls and roofs. ADOBE STANDARD LICENSCING | Standard licenses Most Adobe Stock photos, vectors, and illustrations come with a Standard license. With a Standard license, you may: •     Reproduce up to 500,000 copies of the asset in all media, including product packaging, printed marketing materials, digital documents, or software. •     Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000. •     Post the asset to a website or social media site with no limitation on views. •     Include the asset in some types of products, such as inside a textbook, as long as the primary value of the product is not the asset itself, and the product is not reproduced more than 500,000 times. •     Share the unmodified asset with your employees and contractors who have contractually agreed to abide by the license terms. •     Transfer the license to your client or employer. (With a Standard license, you may not: •     Distribute the stand-alone file. •     Create merchandise, templates, or other products for resale or distribution where the primary value of the product is associated with the asset itself. For example, you can't use the asset to create a poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug that someone would buy specifically because of the asset printed on it. •     Transfer the license to more than one employer or client, unless separately licensed for each.) Copyright: © Adobe Stock Controlling Decay in Wood Construction Technical Note - R495 This publication discusses decay fungi and how to prevent/minimize degradation of wood through proper design, storage, construction and maintenance Product Guide: HDO/MDO Plywood Product Guide - B360 Describes high density overlay (HDO) and medium density overlay (MDO) plywood applications, properties and characteristics, and shop practice and finishing recommendations 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 Formaldehyde and Engineered Wood Products Technical Note - J330 This publication addresses concerns related to formaldehyde in engineered wood products and explains their exemption from leading formaldehyde emission standards and regulations. 2024 Multi products OSB and plywood panels FAQs: Questions About Wood Structural Panel Exposure to Excessive Moisture FAQ - X501 This publication provides guidance about the serviceability of wood structural panels (plywood and OSB) after exposure to high levels of moisture. APA-Generic-Content-Card-Customer-Service-Tip Unevenness of Edges in Wood Structural Panels and Thin Underlayment Customer Service Tip - C501 This publication discusses the causes of fungal decay in wood structural panels and how proper design, construction and maintenance can prevent fungal decay. 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. multiple companies ESR Joint Evaluation Report - ESR-1405 Multiple Companies Interfor, IB EWP Inc., Nordic Structures, Resolute Engineered Wood, Roseburg Forest Products Company, Stark Truss Company, Inc.

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Performance Rated I-Joists APA Product Reports - PR-N217 Plywood, OSB:
Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Wood Structural Panels and Performance Standard for 303 Siding Birney Elementary School in Tacoma, Washington *MUST CREDIT* Photo Courtesy of Tacoma Public Schools Engineered Wood Gets an Easy A Case Studies - W170 This case study discusses two Washington school districts that creatively leveraged the benefits of exposed wood products in newly constructed schools. Mulching Engineered Wood Products: An Alternative to Landfills Technical Topic - TT-098 This publication discusses the benefits of mulching construction-related wood scraps, including glued engineered wood products **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visual quality** Glulam Connection Details Construction Guide - T300 This publication shows correct connections and common connection errors involving glued laminated (glulam) timbers Building for High-Wind Resilience in Light-Frame Wood Construction Technical Guides - M310 This publication illustrates nine construction details that improve wind resilience in residential construction, with real-world examples of each design ADOBE STANDARD LICENSCING | Standard licenses Most Adobe Stock photos, vectors, and illustrations come with a Standard license. With a Standard license, you may: • Reproduce up to 500,000 copies of the asset in all media, including product packaging, printed marketing materials, digital documents, or software. • Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000. • Post the asset to a website or social media site with no limitation on views. • Include the asset in some types of products, such as inside a textbook, as long as the primary value of the product is not the asset itself, and the product is not reproduced more than 500,000 times. • Share the unmodified asset with your employees and contractors who have contractually agreed to abide by the license terms. • Transfer the license to your client or employer. (With a Standard license, you may not: • Distribute the stand-alone file. • Create merchandise, templates, or other products for resale or distribution where the primary value of the product is associated with the asset itself. For example, you can't use the asset to create a poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug that someone would buy specifically because of the asset printed on it. • Transfer the license to more than one employer or client, unless separately licensed for each.) Decay of Engineered Wood Products Customer Service Tip - W505 This publication discusses the causes of fungal decay in wood structural panels and how proper design, construction and maintenance can prevent fungal decay. 2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Market Analysis Reports - MKO-E191 Annual analysis of U.S., Canadian, and global economic factors impacting engineered wood demand, with multi-segment forecasts and historical production data. Available as PDF. Sprouts Supermarket in Norwalk, California Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain Case Studies - Z110 This case study discusses how a Sprouts grocery store used engineered wood instead of steel for the roof system to solve supply chain challenges and reduce their carbon footprint. Residential Home in Olympia Washington Shear Transfer at Engineered Wood Floors Data File - Y250 This publication discusses diaphragm perimeter nailing and transfer of shear wall forces from the walls above into the foundation/wall framing. APA-Generic-Content-Card-Technical-Topic Deflection Limits in the 2018 IBC for Engineered Wood Products Technical Topic - TT-123 This publication clarifies the applicability of the D+L deflection limits specified in Table 1604.3 of the 2018 IBC, specifically as they pertain to engineered wood products. ADOBE STANDARD LICENSCING | Standard licenses Most Adobe Stock photos, vectors, and illustrations come with a Standard license. With a Standard license, you may: • Reproduce up to 500,000 copies of the asset in all media, including product packaging, printed marketing materials, digital documents, or software. • Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000. • Post the asset to a website or social media site with no limitation on views. • Include the asset in some types of products, such as inside a textbook, as long as the primary value of the product is not the asset itself, and the product is not reproduced more than 500,000 times. • Share the unmodified asset with your employees and contractors who have contractually agreed to abide by the license terms. • Transfer the license to your client or employer. (With a Standard license, you may not: • Distribute the stand-alone file. • Create merchandise, templates, or other products for resale or distribution where the primary value of the product is associated with the asset itself. For example, you can't use the asset to create a poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug that someone would buy specifically because of the asset printed on it. • Transfer the license to more than one employer or client, unless separately licensed for each.) Termite Protection for Wood-Framed Construction Technical Note - K830 This publication discusses the types of termites found in the U.S. and proven construction techniques and treatment methods to protect wood-frames buildings from termite damage. APA System Report 102: APA Simplified Wall Bracing Method System Report - SR-102 This report provides an approach to meet the requirements of the 2024, 2021, 2018, 2015 and 2012 IRC simplified wall bracing (Section R602.12). APA Product Reports - PR-L337 Freres Lumber Co., Inc. CLT:
Freres Industrial MPP Matting Applicability of APA Trademarks on Engineered Wood Products Surface-Coated with Fire Protective Coatings Technical Topic - TT-126 Publication answers common questions about fire-protective coatings. Certification and inspection of products with fire-protective coatings are generally outside the scope of APA. Proper Installation of APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications Builder Tip - N335 This publication provides step-by-step instructions for roof sheathing installation All-wood Podiums in Mid-Rise Construction at Oceano Luxury Apartment Complex in Woodland Hills, California CREDIT REQUIRED FOR IMAGES: Credit: Photo Courtesy of West Coast Aerial Photography All-Wood Podiums in Mid-Rise Construction Case Studies - N110 This case study discusses how two mid-rise projects used all-wood podiums instead of concrete to cut construction costs, reduce building mass and improve sustainability. APA Product Reports - PR-L292 Murphy Company SCL:
Murphy T1 and T2 Laminated Veneer Lumber Tension Lams APA Product Reports - PR-L283 Murphy Company SCL:
Murphy Laminated Veneer Lumber APA Product Reports - PR-L307 Murphy Company SCL:
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2350Fb-2.0E Murphy LVL Scaffold Planks APA Wall Bracing Calculator Quick Start Guide Technical Guides - Q230 This guide provides basic instructions for using the APA Wall Bracing Calculator APA Product Reports - PR-L340 Resolute Engineered Wood I-Joists:
Resolute RSI I-Joists APA Product Reports - PR-L340C Resolute Engineered Wood I-Joists:
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