APA Product Reports
Engineered Wood Types: Plywood and OSB
Product: Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Wood Structural Panels and Performance Standard for 303 Siding
APA Product Report® PR-N217 verifies the performance standards and qualification policy for wood structural panels and the performance standard for APA 303 Siding promulgated by APA – The Engineered Wood Association, meets the requirements of applicable model building codes and recognized industry standards.
APA – The Engineered Wood Association is a widely recognized, accredited organization with a long-standing role in conducting product testing and providing inspection, evaluation and certification services. Backed by APA’s rigorous product performance testing and industry-leading quality auditing and evaluation program, APA Product Reports document the product’s compliance to applicable building codes and standards, providing building officials, engineers and design professionals with clear and reliable evidence of structural performance.
PR-N217 outlines performance standards, qualification policy, installation instructions as well as shear wall and diaphragm design methods for APA rated Sturd-I-Floor, sheathing and siding, helping ensure the proper and conforming use of the product in building applications. This product evaluation report also lists all applicable building codes and standards that served as the basis of the product’s evaluation.
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.