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Comprehensive guide to engineered wood construction systems for both residential and commercial/industrial buildings. Includes information on plywood and oriented strand board (wood structural panels), glulam, I-joists, structural composite lumber, typical specifications and design recommendations for floor, wall and roof systems, diaphragms, shear walls, fire-rated systems and methods of finishing. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A summary of special systems, including the Permanent Wood Foundation, outdoor decks, concrete forming, structural insulated panels, panels over metal framing and special floor surfacing. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A guide to selecting and specifying cross-laminated timber for various building applications. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Provides information on a variety of floor framing and wood structural panel products that can be used in floor construction. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for glulam. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for I-joist. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for structural panels. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A guide to selecting and specifying Rim Board®. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes application of structural panel sheathing for roofs, preframed roof panels, long span systems, soffits and roof diaphragms. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for structural composite lumber. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Excerpt from the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes application recommendations for APA structural panel wall sheathing, single-wall siding and panel and lap siding installation over sheathing. Siding joint details, siding patterns and grades, exterior finish recommendations and panel shear wall construction are also covered. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised December 2019.
Supplement to the 2018 Wall Bracing Guide to assist building professionals in application of lateral bracing requirements of the 2021 IRC. Get the 2021 Supplement only here. Get the 2018 IRC Wall Bracing Guide + 2021 Supplement here.
This Standard covers the manufacturing, qualification, quality assurance, design and installation requirements for performance-rated structural insulated panels (SIPs) used in wall applications. Issued January 2023.
The Simplified Wall Bracing Method described in this report provides building officials, builders and designers with an approach and the supporting technical information to meet the requirements of 2018, 2015 and 2012 IRC Simplified Wall Bracing Section R601.12. Revised April 2020.
The Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions for using the APA Wall Bracing Calculator. Revised February 2023.
Describes the primary sources of moisture intrusion in wood wall construction and recommends methods to prevent moisture penetration. Revised September 2016.
Provides five basic steps to construct energy-saving wood wall systems that meet code, are durable to the forces of nature, and save homeowners money. Issued December 2008.
Highlights essential details for constructing the APA Narrow Wall Bracing Method around garage openings. Issued January 2006.
Design and construction recommendations for engineered diaphragm systems in floor, shear wall, and roof systems. Revised October 2007.