Technical Document Library
Research-Backed Guidance for Every Project
Research-Backed Guidance for Every Project
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.
Technical Guides - C800
Describes common engineered wood products: plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), I-joist, glued laminated timber (glulam), structural composite lumber (SCL) and rim board.
Construction Guide - M400
This publication explains the components of advanced framing in floor and wall framing, including illustrated construction details
Standards - ANSI/APA PRR 410
This standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance rated engineered wood rim board.
Technical Guides - X400
This publication explains the APA panel trademark and quality standards for wood structural panels
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
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.
Technical Guides - W345 CA
This publication describes connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Board for Canadian Limit States Design
Technical Guides - W345
This publication details connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Board
Standards - PRR-401
This APA Standard provides dimension and tolerances, performance requirements, test methods and qualification policy for APA Performance Rated Rim Board.
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
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.
Technical Guides - M310
This publication illustrates nine construction details that improve wind resilience in residential construction, with real-world examples of each design
Technical Note - R495
This publication discusses decay fungi and how to prevent/minimize degradation of wood through proper design, storage, construction and maintenance
Data File - D350
This publication provides recommendations for the use of APA rim board in conjunction with fire-rated wall/floor assemblies, based on the US Forest Product Laboratory testing
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.
Technical Topic - TT-014
This publication describes various wood structural panel manufacturing processes that result in the eradication of insects
Technical Guides - E30
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of engineered wood construction systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings
Excerpt - E30X-AFBS
Summary of special systems, including fire resistant construction, fire protected assemblies, wind-resistive roofs, energy conservation and panels over metal framing
Excerpt - E30X-FC
This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing information about floor framing and wood structural panel products
Excerpt - E30X-RB
This publication is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, providing guidance on selecting and specifying rim board
Construction Guide - R300
Provides specification recommendations for plywood and OSB floor systems, the APA Glued Floor System and installation recommendations for panel subflooring and underlayment
Technical Guides - X505
This publication provides a list of engineered wood products and common construction terminology explained in easy-to-understand language.
Case Studies - C440
This case study discusses how engineered wood products helped overcome structural, acoustic and cost challenges at a North Carolina senior living expansion project.