Product Guide: Performance Rated Siding

Design flexibility, strength, stiffness and impact resistance are some of the many advantages that APA Rated Siding brings to residential and commercial construction.

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

This product guide describes the features, textures and patterns of APA Rated Siding. It also provides recommendations for finishing and refinishing exterior siding.

Key sections include:

• Product features

• APA Rated Siding Products

  • Panel siding

  • Lap siding

  • Rough sawn

  • APA texture 1-11

  • Kerfed rough sawn

  • Reverse board-and-batten

  • APA lap siding

  • Brushed

  • Channel groove

  • Overlaid siding

• Finishing APA Rated Siding

  • Semitransparent stains, solid-color stains and house paint

• Refinishing and maintenance

• Acceptance, specification and application

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.