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Builder Tips: APA Portal Frame Bracing Method Framing Tips Builder Tip - F435 This publication highlights essential details for using the APA narrow wall bracing method around garage openings.

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Builder Tips: Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing Builder Tip - M300 This publication contains spacing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor® and APA Rated Siding.

Builder Tips: 4 Ways to Minimize Nail Pops Builder Tip - S300 This publication describes how to reduce nail pops through recommended fastener selection and installation

Builder Tips: Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams Builder Tip - R540 This publication provides recommendations for storage and handling of glulam beams.

Builder Tips: How to Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Shingles Builder Tip - K310 Describes installation techniques for plywood and OSB roof sheathing and roof ventilation techniques that will help minimize the potential for buckling of asphalt shingles

Builder Tips: Proper Selection and Installation of APA Plywood Underlayment Builder Tip - R340 This publication provides an overview of selection, handling, installation and fastening of APA plywood underlayment.

Builder Tips: Keep Glulam Looking Its Best with Proper Storage and Handling Builder Tip - F455 This publication describes best practices for storage and installation of glued laminated timber (glulam).

APA Case Study: Raising Up Raised Wood Floors - Murray House in St. Augustine, Florida

Builder Tips: Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System Builder Tip - Q300 This publication describes how to prevent floor complaints and callbacks with proper floor sheathing installation

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.

Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels Builder Tip - U450 This publication provides guidelines to help protect panels from damage in storage, during shipment and on the jobsite

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Finishing APA Rated Siding Builder Tip - Q350 This publication describes recommended finishes and application recommendations for APA Rated Siding.

Consejos Para Los Constructores: Minimice los Clavos Sobresalientes Builder Tip - S300 LA Esta publicación describe cómo reducir los clavos sobresalientes con la selección e instalación recomendada de elementos de fijación.

Panels for Soffit Applications Builder Tip - N330 This publication discusses recommended panels and spans for open and closed soffits.

Proper Installation of APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications Builder Tip - N335 This publication provides step-by-step instructions for roof sheathing installation

Consejos Para Los Constructores: Evite el Pandeo con un Espaciado Adecuado Builder Tip - M300 LA Recomendaciones de espacio entre paneles de clasificación “APA Rated Sheathing,” los pisos de clase Sturd-I-Floor® de APA y los paneles de clasificación “APA Rated Siding."

Construction on an Apartment using FTAO in Rialto, California

Construir un Sistema de Piso Sólido, Libre de Chirridos Builder Tip - Q300 LA Esta publicación describe cómo prevenir quejas y arreglos del sistema de piso con una instalación correcta del tablero estructural.

Hanging Floor for SIPs Typical Details - DT-SIP-3 This detail shows how to attach a floor system in between the top and bottom of two SIP walls by hanging the joists at the top of a SIP with top mount hangers and a cap plate.

Rim Board for SIPs Typical Details - DT-SIP-4 This detail shows installation of a floor system between the top and bottom of two SIP walls with the joists directly on top of the SIP with a cap plate and rim board end closure.

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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.

Ridging in Single Layer Floor Panels Customer Service Tip - W503 This publication discusses the causes, prevention and remedial treatment for floor sheathing ridging.

Soft Structural Panels Customer Service Tip - W501 This publication explains why wood structural panels sometimes feel soft or springy.

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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.

Advanced Framing House in Limerick, Pennsylvania

Advanced Framing Boosts Energy Performance Case Studies - T110 This case study explains how a Pennsylvania home builder gained a competitive advantage by adopting advanced framing techniques that deliver lasting energy savings to customers.

Preservative Treatment of Glued Laminated Timber Technical Note - S580 This publication provides a summary of preservatives, treatment recommendations, use, handling and finishing tips for preservative-treated glulam beams

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Dusting of Concrete Poured Against Plywood Forms Technical Topic - TT-029 This publication discusses causes of surface dusting on concrete surfaces when poured against plywood forms and provides tips for prevention and remedial action.

Data File: Selection, Installation and Preparation of Plywood Underlayment Data File - L335 This publication provides recommendations for the installation and preparation of underlayment under finish flooring in residential and light commercial applications

Introduction to Lateral Design Technical Guides - X305 This publication explains how to design wood-frame buildings to withstand the lateral loads typical of high wind and seismic zones.

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

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

Colorado Custom Residence in Boulder, Colorado

Luxury Boulder Residence Case Studies - R135 This case study discusses how glulam beams reduced costs and streamlined installation on a 5,200 square foot custom Colorado home.

Foam SIP Ridge Cap Detail Typical Details - DT-SIP-2 This detail shows roof SIPs sloped up to form a ridge and connections of the SIPs to framing members with panel screws, while also showing tape, sealant, and roofing materials.

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A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Technical Guides - A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions

Structural Insulated Panels Product Guide - H650 This publication covers SIP advantages, applications, design and construction considerations, connection details, assembly and related topics.

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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)

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

Wall to Foundation Flashing at Brick Ledge Typical Details - DT-BB-9 This detail shows wall-to-foundation connection at brick veneer of base flashing.

Wall to Roof Flashing—Brick Veneer Typical Details - DT-BB-11 This detail shows wall-to-roof flashing detail at brick veneer roof intersection.

APA Product Reports - PR-N612 West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. OSB:
West Fraser 7/16 Proprietary OSB Facers for SIPs

APA Product Reports - PR-N614 Tolko Industries Ltd. OSB:
Tolko Proprietary OSB Facers for SIPs

The Performance Path to Energy Code Compliance Technical Guides - R505 This publication explains how to use a performance path to meet International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements while balancing cost and structural requirements.

IECC Compliance Options for Wood-Frame Wall Assemblies Technical Guides - P320 Joint ICC and APA publication describes how energy performance is measured in exterior wall assemblies and how to improve wall thermal performance to meet energy code requirements

Recommended Uniform Live Loads for PS 1 APA 303 Siding Technical Topic - TT-021 Table of recommended uniform live loads for PS 1 APA 303 siding when used as open soffit or combined roof decking-ceiling with long dimension perpendicular to supports.

Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Deflection Formula Technical Topic - TT-053 This publication discusses components of shear-wall deflection and includes formulas for calculating deflection of shear walls

Raising Up Raised Wood Floors - Murray House in St. Augustine, Florida

Construction Practices for Wood I-Joist Floor Vibration Retrofit Data File - D720 This publication identifies the causes of and remedies for excessive floor vibration.

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

Slant Nailing Technical Topic - TT-058 This publication discusses the practice of driving nails at a slight angle in shear walls and diaphragms, and the difference between slant nailing and toe-nailing.

4 Best Practices for Glulam Installation Technical Guides - Q705 This publication provides simple steps to proper installation that ensures glulam beams perform as designed.

Raised-Heel Trusses for Efficient, Cost-Effective, Comfortable Homes Technical Guides - R330 This publication describes the key components of raised-heel trusses and identifies the advantages of using them in conjunction with continuous wood structural panel wall sheathing

Destruction of Insects During Manufacture of Wood Structural Panels and Structural Composite Lumber Technical Topic - TT-014 This publication describes various wood structural panel manufacturing processes that result in the eradication of insects

FAQs: Questions About Structural Plywood and OSB Performance FAQ - F505 This publication answers questions about structural plywood and OSB panel performance, grade, growth and natural characteristics.

Nail Spacing Recommendations for APA EWS Rim Boards and I-joists Technical Topic - TT-094 This publication provides tables of the minimum recommended nail spacing for APA EWS Rim Boards and I-joists.

Nailed Box Beam Design Example Technical Topic - TT-116 This publication describes box beam design using engineering mechanics.

Water Reservoir in Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria Water Reservoir Cover Case Studies - C115 This case study discusses how a glulam roof structure provided decay resistance, seismic performance and cost savings for a municipal water reservoir in California.

Service Life of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Sheathing Technical Topic - TT-052 This publication provides information about the performance, proper specification and application of oriented strand board (OSB) products.

Shear Wall Lumber Framing: Double 2X Framing vs. Single 3X Framing at Adjoining Panel Edges Technical Topic - TT-076 This publication provides an evaluation of double 2x framing members as substitutes when single 3x framing members at adjoining panel edges are specified by code for shear walls

Sprinkler Pipe Installation Design Details (Supplement to J745) Technical Note - J745_SUP This publication is a supplement to Technical Note: Sprinkler Pipe Installation for APA Performance Rated I-Joists, Form J745, with sprinkler pipe installation design details.

Staining of Concrete Poured Against Plyform Technical Topic - TT-059 This publication discusses the causes of concrete staining and provides some possible solutions

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.

Wood Structural Panel Sizes Technical Topic - TT-114 This publication provides APA’s position on wood structural panel sizes concerning panel size listings in ICC-ES ESR-2586.

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.

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

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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 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 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

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

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: 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

Exemption of Special Inspection on Glulam Based on the 2019 California Building Code Technical Topic - TT-108 This publication clarifies the intent of the California Building Code exemption for special inspection on glulam outlined in Section 1705.5.4

Field Notching and Drilling of Laminated Veneer Lumber Technical Note - G535 This publication provides guidance for notching and drilling on LVL when the end notching and drilling of horizontal through-thickness holes cannot be avoided.

Finishing Glued Laminated Timbers Technical Topic - TT-033 This publication discusses recommendations and exceptions for finishing glulam manufactured entirely from solid-sawn lumber.

Glulam Beam Camber Technical Note - S550 This publication discusses how camber reduces the adverse effects of beam deflection

Glulam Garage Door Headers Offer Design Options Technical Guides - C410 This publication provides connection details and installation recommendations for glulam in residential garage door framing.

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