Sized for Spacing
Technical Topic
The notation SIZED FOR SPACING often appears on APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor® and APA Performance Rated Siding trademarks. This notation indicates that the manufacturer has produced the panel to a size that is slightly less than the traditional 48 inches by 96 inches.
This publication is designed for: builders, contractors
This publication explains why manufacturers produce slightly smaller panels and use the SIZED FOR SPACING notation in the APA trademark. It also provides a list of length and width tolerances according to various industry standards, including PS 1, PS 2, APA PRP-108 and ANSI/APA PRP-210.
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
