Updated for the 2024 IRC: APA Wall Bracing Calculator
APA’s Wall Bracing Calculator now includes the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). If you’re a builder or design professional working in a jurisdiction that uses the 2009-2024 IRC, this free calculator is for you. It streamlines the process of calculating IRC wall bracing compliance and creates printable reports, making it easy to submit plans for approval.
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New Case Study: Navigating Complex Structural and
Acoustic Design Challenges with Engineered Wood
When the team behind a three-story senior living apartment building in North Carolina faced long open spans, strict acoustic requirements, and tariff-driven supply chain pressure, engineered wood delivered on all fronts. APA’s new case study breaks down how builders and architects leveraged engineered wood to solve design challenges including 31-foot floor spans to fire-rating strategies that cut sprinkler costs.
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Hear from APA at the Nashville Build Expo
Will you be attending the Nashville Build Expo next month? Patrick Schleisman, APA Engineered Wood Specialist, will be teaching two classes designed for building and construction professionals:
- Introduction to Engineered Wood Products Wednesday July 1, 2:30-3:30 pm
- Advanced Framing Wood Frame Construction Thursday July 2, 9:30-10:30 am
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn about the benefits of engineered wood products and hear real-world examples of energy and cost savings in residential construction.
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