Technical Document Library
Research-Backed Guidance for Every Project
Research-Backed Guidance for Every Project
Product Guide
- E300
Describes the following for performance rated siding: face grades, textures and patterns; finishing; ordering/specifying; basic application recommendations
Research Report
- E315
This publication describes tests of high-load diaphragms with multiple rows of fasteners, glued diaphragms, and diaphragms with openings
Research Report
- Q260
This report includes test results of unblocked, stapled and metal-framed shear walls, and a summary of previous shear wall tests.
Product Guide
- X440
This product guide provides an overview of APA trademarked glulam and discusses design considerations, applications and specification
Product Guide
- K435
This publication describes the specification, advantages, applications and finishing recommendations of sanded plywood and includes trademark examples and explanations
Product Guide
- B360
Describes high density overlay (HDO) and medium density overlay (MDO) plywood applications, properties and characteristics, and shop practice and finishing recommendations
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).
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
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
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
Damage Assessment Report
- SP-1182
This report summarizes the findings of a team of engineers who visited the site of a 2017 Texas windstorm to assess the damages sustained by residences
Research Report
- M410
This report contains research results on force transfer around openings (FTAO). This study was a joint effort between APA, the USDA FPL and the UBC.
Damage Assessment Report
- SP-1177
This publication contains damage assessments from the December 2015 tornado storm near Dallas, TX, including wind-resistant construction recommendations
Market Analysis Reports
- QPRO-26
The APA Quarterly Production Report delivers comprehensive, up-to-date data on North American structural wood panel and engineered wood product markets
Market Analysis Reports
- QPRO-26
The APA Quarterly Production Report delivers comprehensive, up-to-date data on North American structural wood panel and engineered wood product markets
Market Analysis Reports
- MHRS-26
Monthly U.S. & Canadian housing market analysis covering starts, permits, home sales, mortgage rates, remodeling, and wood product demand indicators. Annual subscription.
Builder Tip
- Q350
This publication describes recommended finishes and application recommendations for APA Rated Siding.
Data File
- B840
This publication provides minimum requirements that plywood panels must meet to qualify for classification as APA 303 Series specialty siding.
Typical Details
- DT-CWA-4
This detail shows R20 wall assembly with insulated siding (R2 min.), engineered wood or lumber header, wood structural panel sheathing, and R19 compressed fiberglass batts.
Technical Note
- F410
This publication describes mechanism and construction features that contribute to siding buckling
Product Guide
- F405
This product guide describes performance standards, applications, trademark and performance category information for APA Performance Rated Panels
Product Advisory
- SP-1172
This product advisory contains results of testing to measure the shear wall performance of Thermo-Ply® sheathing
Technical Guides
- S500
This publication describes the stringent product standards required for cross-laminated timber manufactured in North America, which may not be met by imported products
Typical Details
- DT-BB-18
This detail shows window head and sill flashing with siding.