Imported Plywood Panels from Brazil
Product Advisory
This APA Product Advisory examines critical performance deficiencies found in Brazilian softwood plywood panels imported into the United States. Through comprehensive testing conducted at APA's Research Center, the publication reveals that panels trademarked as compliant with U.S. Product Standard PS 1-09 failed to meet required structural performance criteria, falling short on bending stiffness requirements and on roof deflection standards.
This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, contractors, building code officials, distributors
The advisory presents detailed test results from nine panel sets representing seven Brazilian manufacturers, all sampled from U.S. distribution yards between July 2017 and April 2018.
Key sections include:
Summary of test findings and performance gaps
APA test series methodology and sampling details
Comparison charts for panel bending stiffness
Concerns regarding serviceability and compliance
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
