APA - The Mark of Quality for Wood Structural Panels

Understanding what separates a reliable wood structural panel from a substandard one starts with knowing what to look for. This publication explains the rigorous qualification and quality assurance standards behind the APA trademark, and why specifying APA trademarked panels matters.

This publication is designed for: builders, specifiers

This guide explains how APA trademarked panels are tested against U.S. and Canadian product standards. It also addresses the risks associated with imported panels that may fall short of North American standards in stiffness, bond quality and formaldehyde emissions.

This publication includes a detailed breakdown of the APA panel trademark, explaining every section of the APA Mark of Quality.

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.