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19/32" T&G APA Plywood Underlayment, 15/32" APA Wood Structural Panel Subfloor, 3-Dimensional Detail Typical Details - DT-FR-1 This detail shows floor assembly of APA wood structural panel subfloor over plywood underlayment, building paper, and joists with gypsum wallboard ceiling below. 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 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 Advanced Framing Construction Guide - M400 This publication explains the components of advanced framing in floor and wall framing, including illustrated construction details 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. 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. Alternate Insulated Three-Stud Corner (with Drywall Clips) Typical Details - DT-AF-1 This detail shows an alternative insulated 3-stud corner framing assembly with drywall clips to support the gypsum from one stud. Angle Bracket Hanger Typical Details - DT-SPR-1 This detail shows angle bracket hanger assembly for supporting steel sprinkler pipe from wood structural members using blocking and optional fastening methods. 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. APA Glued Floor System Typical Details - DT-EWG-1 This detail shows an APA glued floor system using APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor or sheathing panels. APA Panel Roof Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-2 This detail shows APA Rated sheathing panels installed as roof decking over rafters or trusses with panel clips, asphalt or wood shingles, and proper edge and joint spacing. APA Panel Stair Treads and Risers Typical Details - DT-EWG-3 This detail shows APA panel stair treads and risers installed on stringers in two configurations, using plywood, OSB, or composite panels with 8d common nail fastening. APA Panel Subflooring Typical Details - DT-EWG-4 APA Rated sheathing panels installed as subflooring over 2x joists, I-joists, or floor trusses with tongue-and-groove or blocked edges on a wood-framed floor system. APA Panel Wall Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-5 This detail shows APA Rated wall sheathing applied in two orientations- strength axis across or parallel to studs- with weather-resistive barrier and siding on a wood-framed wall. 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 Rated Lap Siding Over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-6 This detail shows APA Rated lap siding installed over wood structural panel sheathing with a weather-resistive barrier on a wood-framed exterior wall assembly. APA Rated Panel Siding Over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-7 This detail shows APA Rated siding panels applied over wood structural panel sheathing with a weather-resistive barrier on a wood-framed wall assembly. APA Rated Siding Exterior or Other Exterior Finish (Code-Recognized Type), 5/8" Type X Gypsum Sheathing, Minimum 15/32" APA Rated Sheathing Exposure 1 OSB or Plywood Typical Details - DT-FR-2 This detail shows a fire-rated wall assembly using wood structural panel sheathing over studs with gypsum wallboard, fire protective membrane, and glass fiber insulation. APA Rated Siding Exterior or Other Exterior Finish (Code-Recognized Type), 5/8" Type X Gypsum Sheathing, Minimum 7/16" APA Rated Sheathing Exposure 1 OSB or Plywood Typical Details - DT-FR-3 This detail shows fire-rated exterior wall assembly with APA rated siding over sheathing, insulation, 2x4 wood framing at 16" on center and Type X gypsum wallboard interior finish. APA Rated Siding Exterior, 5/8" Type X Gypsum Sheathing Typical Details - DT-FR-4 This detail shows a one-hour fire-rated wood-framed wall assembly with Type X gypsum sheathing and wallboard, optional insulation, and APA rated siding exterior finish. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 16, 20, and 24 o.c. Typical Details - DT-EWG-8 This detail shows APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor panel installation at 16", 20", or 24" o.c. joist spacing with tongue-and-groove edges over a floor framing system. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 32 and 48 o.c. Typical Details - DT-EWG-9 This detail shows APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor panel installation at 32" or 48" o.c. joist spacing with tongue-and-groove joints over a crawl space floor framing system. APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 48 o.c. Typical Details - DT-EWG-10 This detail shows APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor 48 o.c. panels installed over a post-and-beam floor framing system with 4x4 posts, 4x girders, and tongue-and-groove panel edges. 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 Sturd-I-Wall (Horizontal Panel Siding Installation) Typical Details - DT-EWG-12 This detail shows APA Rated horizontal panel siding applied directly to wall framing in an APA Sturd-I-Wall system. APA Sturd-I-Wall (Vertical Panel Installation) Typical Details - DT-EWG-13 This detail shows APA Rated vertical panel siding applied directly to wall framing in an APA Sturd-I-Wall system with weather-resistive barrier. 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 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 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 APA Wood Structural Panels Over Concrete Slabs Technical Topic - TT-007 This publication recommends three methods for the installation of a wood floor system over a concrete slab: sleepers, rigid foam or direct. 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. Backer Block Typical Details - DT-IJ-1 This detail outlines backer block installation for single and double I-joist headers. Balcony Design for I-Joist Floor with Lumber Cantilever Technical Topic - TT-125 This publication provides guidance on construction of balconies with solid-sawn dimension lumber attached to I-joist floor systems in supplement to Figure 4 of APA form Z725 Beam at End Wall Bearing, Nailed Typical Details - DT-GB-1 This detail shows glulam beam bearing at an end wall. The beam is supported by trimmer studs and secured to the king stud with 16d nails. Beam at End Wall with Floor Joist Flush with Beam Typical Details - DT-GB-2 This detail shows a glulam beam connection to an end wall with flush floor joists or I-joists connected to the beam. Beam at End Wall with Floor Joist Over Beam Typical Details - DT-GB-3 This detail shows a glulam beam connection to an end wall with I-joists bearing on the beam. Brick Counter Flashing Details Typical Details - DT-BB-2 This detail shows chimney counter flashing detail of base flashing over shingle underlayment and roof deck, with counter flashing embedded in brick mortar joint. Brick Veneer Over APA Panel Sheathing Typical Details - DT-EWG-14 This detail shows brick veneer or masonry cladding installed over APA Rated wood structural panel sheathing. Buckling of Wood-Based Panel Siding Technical Note - F410 This publication describes mechanism and construction features that contribute to siding buckling Build a Better Home: Controlling Mold and Mildew Build A Better Home - A525 This publication outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew, the effect they can have on a structure and its inhabitants, and provides methods for prohibiting their growth. 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. 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. 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: 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. 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