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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.