This glossary is designed to be a handy reference guide to engineered wood products and common construction terminology. It contains easy-to-understand definitions for nearly 300 terms, along with helpful diagrams and tables.
Key information includes:
APA Trademark
Plywood siding
Sanded grades
Panel construction systems
Engineered wood products
Grading terminology
Fasteners
Finishing
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
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Technical Guides - E30
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of engineered wood construction systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings
Excerpt - E30X-AFBS
Summary of special systems, including fire resistant construction, fire protected assemblies, wind-resistive roofs, energy conservation and panels over metal framing
Technical Guides - C800
Describes common engineered wood products: plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), I-joist, glued laminated timber (glulam), structural composite lumber (SCL) and rim board.