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Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Panel Selection and Specification

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Panels for construction and industrial applications can be manufactured as structural plywood (cross-laminated wood veneers) or oriented strand board (OSB). Structural panels manufactured under Voluntary Product Standard PS 1 or Voluntary Product Standard PS 2 are known as APA Performance Rated Panels.

This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, designers

This publication provides an overview of structural panel selection and specification. It is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide.

Key sections include:

  • Manufacturing and performance standards for wood structural panels

  • Veneer grades

  • Grade designations

  • Sanded, unsanded and touch-sanded panels

  • Thickness designation and performance category

  • Guide to APA Performance Rated Panels

  • Sized for spacing notation

  • Bond classification

  • Moisture exposure recommendations

  • Group number

  • Span rating

  • How to order APA panels

  • Panel storage and handling

  • Panel specification guide

  • Example trademarks

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.

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