Technical Document Library
Research-Backed Guidance for Every Project
Research-Backed Guidance for Every Project
Builder Tip - F435
This publication highlights essential details for using the APA narrow wall bracing method around garage openings.
Builder Tip - M300
This publication contains spacing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor® and APA Rated Siding.
Builder Tip - S300
This publication describes how to reduce nail pops through recommended fastener selection and installation
Builder Tip - R540
This publication provides recommendations for storage and handling of glulam beams.
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 Tip - R340
This publication provides an overview of selection, handling, installation and fastening of APA plywood underlayment.
Builder Tip - F455
This publication describes best practices for storage and installation of glued laminated timber (glulam).
Builder Tip - Q300
This publication describes how to prevent floor complaints and callbacks with proper floor sheathing installation
Builder Tip - Z735
This publication includes important tips for storage, handling and jobsite use of APA Performance Rated I-Joists.
Builder Tip - U450
This publication provides guidelines to help protect panels from damage in storage, during shipment and on the jobsite
Builder Tip - Q350
This publication describes recommended finishes and application recommendations for APA Rated Siding.
Builder Tip - S300 LA
Esta publicación describe cómo reducir los clavos sobresalientes con la selección e instalación recomendada de elementos de fijación.
Builder Tip - N330
This publication discusses recommended panels and spans for open and closed soffits.
Builder Tip - N335
This publication provides step-by-step instructions for roof sheathing installation
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."
Builder Tip - Q300 LA
Esta publicación describe cómo prevenir quejas y arreglos del sistema de piso con una instalación correcta del tablero estructural.
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.
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.
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.
Customer Service Tip - W503
This publication discusses the causes, prevention and remedial treatment for floor sheathing ridging.
Customer Service Tip - W501
This publication explains why wood structural panels sometimes feel soft or springy.
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.
Technical Note - S580
This publication provides a summary of preservatives, treatment recommendations, use, handling and finishing tips for preservative-treated glulam beams