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Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Floor Construction

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Using engineered wood for floor systems has many advantages, including strength, dependable performance and design flexibility. To select the appropriate engineered wood product and floor design, it is essential to define the predicted loads and to consider both the structural requirements and compatibility with the finish floor requirements.

This publication is designed for: architects, builders, designers

This publication provides detailed information about several common flooring systems, including span ratings, panel performance categories, fastening schedules, uniform live loads, installation/application information and more. It is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide.

Key sections include:

  • Typical panel floor specifications based on finish floor installations

  • APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor®

  • The APA glued floor system

  • APA panel subflooring

  • APA panel floor diaphragm

  • Lightweight concrete over APA panels

  • APA plywood underlayment

  • Hardwood flooring over APA panel subfloors

  • Ceramic tile over APA plywood floors

  • APA panel stair treads and risers

  • Heavy duty plywood floors

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.

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