Engineered Wood Construction Guide
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Additional Fire and Building Systems
Excerpt
This excerpt from APA's Engineered Wood Construction Guide covers fire-protective systems, wind-resistive roofing, noise control, energy conservation, and related panel systems. It references current International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) requirements and provides practical guidance on code-compliant assembly options, rated construction details and design specifications for engineered wood applications.
This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, contractors
Key sections include:
Fire protection of residential floors
Protected floor/ceiling construction
Protected wall construction
Fire-rated roof coverings
Fire-rated structural glued laminated timber
Heavy timber construction
Wind-resistive roofs
Noise transmission control
Energy conservation and air barrier materials
Thermal resistance of wood structural panels
Related panel systems
Permanent wood foundation
Plywood for concrete form
Structural insulated panels
Panels over metal framing
Panels over concrete slabs
Special floor surfacing
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
Additional Resources & Excerpts
Full Construction Guide
Construction Systems Excerpts
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Floor Construction
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Roof Construction
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Wall Construction
Selection & Specification Excerpts
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Panel Selection and Specification
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Selection and Specification
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: I-Joist Selection and Specification
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Glulam Selection and Specification
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Selection and Specification
Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Rim Board Selection and Specification
