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2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Market Analysis Reports - MKO-E191 Annual analysis of U.S., Canadian, and global economic factors impacting engineered wood demand, with multi-segment forecasts and historical production data. Available as PDF. ANSI/APA PRG 320-2025 Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber Standards - ANSI/APA PRG 320-2025 This ANSI/APA standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated cross-laminated timber (CLT). APA Laboratory Testing Capabilities B707 Technical Guides - B707 Learn the APA research facility capabilities, including assembly-level testing of roof and floor building components and performance evaluation of lateral force resisting systems 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. Washington State University Visitor Center in Pullman, Washington

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Credit: Photograph by Benjamin Benschneider Brelsford WSU Visitor Center Case Studies - R130 This case study discusses the Brelsford WSU visitor center’s use of several engineered wood products, including CLT and glulam. ADOBE STANDARD LICENSCING | Standard licenses
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Copyright: © Adobe Stock Controlling Decay in Wood Construction Technical Note - R495 This publication discusses decay fungi and how to prevent/minimize degradation of wood through proper design, storage, construction and maintenance **Please note this image may have been edited or manipulated to enhance visually** Cross-Laminated Timber—North American CLT vs. Imported Product 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 APA-Generic-Content-Card-Technical-Topic Deflection Limits in the 2018 IBC for Engineered Wood Products Technical Topic - TT-123 This publication clarifies the applicability of the D+L deflection limits specified in Table 1604.3 of the 2018 IBC, specifically as they pertain to engineered wood products. 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 2024 Multi Product shots Engineered Wood Construction Guide Technical Guides - E30 This publication provides a comprehensive overview of engineered wood construction systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Additional Fire and Building Systems Excerpt - E30X-AFBS Summary of special systems, including fire resistant construction, fire protected assemblies, wind-resistive roofs, energy conservation and panels over metal framing Veneered Laminated Timber 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 Birney Elementary School in Tacoma, Washington

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Photo Courtesy of Tacoma Public Schools Engineered Wood Gets an Easy A Case Studies - W170 This case study discusses two Washington school districts that creatively leveraged the benefits of exposed wood products in newly constructed schools. Engineered Wood Handbook & Grade Glossary Technical Guides - X505 This publication provides a list of engineered wood products and common construction terminology explained in easy-to-understand language. Sprouts Supermarket in Norwalk, California Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain Case Studies - Z110 This case study discusses how a Sprouts grocery store used engineered wood instead of steel for the roof system to solve supply chain challenges and reduce their carbon footprint. ESR Joint Evaluation Report - ESR-3631 OK Laminators, Inc. CLT:
OK Laminators CLT
ESR Joint Evaluation Report - ESR-4733 SmartLam NA Columbia Falls, LLC CLT:
SmartLam Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
ESR Joint Evaluation Report - ESR-4760 Freres Lumber Co., Inc. SCL, CLT:
Freres Mass Ply Panel (MPP) and Mass Ply Lams (MPL) beams and columns
ESR Joint Evaluation Report - ESR-4875 Nordic Structures CLT:
Nordic X-LAM CLT
ESR Joint Evaluation Report - ESR-5157 Boise Cascade Wood Products, LLC CLT, SCL:
Boise Cascade Veneer Laminated Timber
Fire-Rated Systems Design and Construction Guide Technical Guides - W305 This publication is a guide to cost-effective fire-rated wood and wood structural panel systems that meet code requirements First Tech Federal Credit Union in Hillsboro, Oregon 

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Credit:  Photos Courtesy of Mike Brewington for Swinerton Builders First Tech Federal Credit Union Case Studies - U115 This case study discusses how CLT panels and glulam framing delivered cost savings, a faster schedule and sustainability benefits for First Tech Federal Credit Union. Formaldehyde and Engineered Wood Products Technical Note - J330 This publication addresses concerns related to formaldehyde in engineered wood products and explains their exemption from leading formaldehyde emission standards and regulations. Green Verification Report - GR-L306 Nordic Structures CLT:
Nordic X-Lam
First United Banks in Texas, Oklahoma 

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Artist Renderings Courtesy of GENSLER Mass Timber Has Banks Seeing Green Case Studies - V135 This case study discusses how CLT and glulam helped First United Bank achieve construction and energy efficiencies. Monthly Housing Report Annual Subscription 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. Non-Load-Bearing Partitions on APA Structural Panels and Floor Joists Technical Note - B429 This publication explains how to determine partition load, including situations where additional joists are required to account for the weight of partition walls. multiple companies APA Product Reports - PR-E740 Multiple Companies Boise Cascade Wood Products, LLC, Nordic Structures

CLT, Glulam:
Qualified Glulam and CLT Products with Low Formaldehyde Emissions
APA Product Reports - PR-L306 Nordic Structures CLT:
Nordic X-Lam
APA Product Reports - PR-L306C Nordic Structures CLT:
Nordic X-Lam
APA Product Reports - PR-L314 OK Laminators, Inc. CLT:
OK Laminators CLT
APA Product Reports - PR-L314C OK Laminators, Inc. CLT:
OK Laminators CLT
APA Product Reports - PR-L319 SmartLam NA Columbia Falls, LLC CLT:
SmartLam Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L325 Freres Lumber Co., Inc. CLT:
Freres Mass Ply Panels (MPP) and Mass Ply Lam (MPL) Beams and Columns
APA Product Reports - PR-L325C Freres Lumber Co., Inc. SCL, CLT:
Freres Mass Ply Panels (MPP) and Mass Ply Lam (MPL) Beams and Columns
APA Product Reports - PR-L327 SmartLam NA Dothan, LLC. CLT:
SmartLam NA Dothan Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L328 Vaagen Timbers, LLC CLT:
Vaagen Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L331 Nordic Structures CLT:
Nordic X-Lam Industrial CLT Matting
APA Product Reports - PR-L331C Nordic Structures CLT:
Nordic X-Lam Industrial CLT Matting
APA Product Reports - PR-L332 Kalesnikoff Mass Timber, Inc. CLT:
Kalesnikoff Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L332C Kalesnikoff Mass Timber, Inc. CLT:
Kalesnikoff Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L335C Boise Cascade Wood Products, LLC CLT:
Boise Cascade® Veneer Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L337 Freres Lumber Co., Inc. CLT:
Freres Industrial MPP Matting
APA Product Reports - PR-L339 Element5 Limited Partnership CLT:
Element5 Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L339C Element5 Limited Partnership CLT:
Element5 Cross-Laminated Timber
APA Product Reports - PR-L347 Mercer Conway CLT:
Mercer Cross-Laminated Timber
Quarterly Production Report Q1-26 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 Quarterly Production Report Q2-26 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 Residential Home in Olympia Washington Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future Technical Guides - F305 Describes the environmental benefits of engineered wood, compares wood to other structural products and explains scientific research that demonstrates woods green building merits. ADOBE STANDARD LICENSCING | Standard licenses
Most Adobe Stock photos, vectors, and illustrations come with a Standard license. With a Standard license, you may:
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•	Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000.
•	Post the asset to a website or social media site with no limitation on views.
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•	Share the unmodified asset with your employees and contractors who have contractually agreed to abide by the license terms.
•	Transfer the license to your client or employer.
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•	Distribute the stand-alone file.
•	Create merchandise, templates, or other products for resale or distribution where the primary value of the product is associated with the asset itself. For example, you can't use the asset to create a poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug that someone would buy specifically because of the asset printed on it.
•	Transfer the license to more than one employer or client, unless separately licensed for each.) 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 Heavy Timber Roof Construction, 2-Dimensional Detail Typical Details - DT-FR-24 This detail shows a heavy timber roof assembly with wood structural panels, featuring heavy timber or glulam beams supporting tongue-and-groove wood decking with built-up roofing.