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02.08.2010 Raised Wood Floor Construction Featured in New APA Brochure
A variety of residential raised wood floor construction methods are showcased in the new publication, Raised Wood Floors: Case Studies in Progressive Home Construction.
01.25.2010 Assessing Water Damage After A Flood
The flooding that comes with winter storms can leave homeowners and business owners scrambling to dry out. While many of the structures damaged in flooding will require professional contractors for rebuilding and repair, individuals can perform some water damage assessment.
11.10.2009 Wood Schools Earn High Marks in South Carolina
APA Teams with WoodWorks to Overturn Ban on Wood Construction in South Carolina Schools
11.10.2009 Raise the Floor Challenge Winning Designer Announced
Bob Esposito of true design studios in Florida is the winning designer in the Raise the Floor 2009 Design Challenge presented by Raised Floor Living.
11.03.2009 APA and ICC Publish Guide to 2009 IRC Lateral Bracing Provisions
A Guide to the 2009 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions explains how to use the International Residential Code (IRC) to provide the bracing necessary for a residential structure to resist the lateral loads that can result from wind and seismic events.

01.19.10 APA System Report: Design for Combined Shear and Uplift from Wind
Designs for utilizing wind uplift resistance capabilities from wood structural panels, in addition to resisting lateral shear forces and wind pressure perpendicular to the wall. Updated January 2010, SR-101B.
01.13.10 Raised Wood Floors: Case Studies in Progressive Home Construction
Raised wood floor construction is a proven building method for most any location and soil condition. By combining traditional architecture with progressive building techniques, builders are constructing raised wood floor homes that are durable, attractive and fast-selling. This publication showcases builders and their best practices for designing and constructing raised wood floor systems. Issued January 2010.
01.12.10 Case Study: Environmental Nature Center
Highlights a wood-framed, mixed-use building inspiring sustainable design. The features of the building are used as educational tools showcasing the benefits of environmentally-conscious design. The ENC hopes the building will inspire and teach visitors to implement sustainable design features in their own homes and businesses. Issued December 2009.
01.12.10 Designing for Combined Shear and Wind Uplift
Introduces a straightforward solution for builders to meet building code requirements for structural wall systems in high wind areas. The APA system for combined shear and wind uplift is a prescribed three-step design process that builders can follow with minimal added engineering. Issued December 2009.
01.12.10 EWS Technical Note: Calculating Fire Resistance of Glulam Beams and Columns
Describes the natural fire resistance of glulam beams and columns and provides fire endurance calculation methods recognized by the International Building Code (IBC) and the 2005 National Design Specification (NDS). Includes design examples of two methods of fire endurance calculations, both recognized by the 2009 IBC and the 2005 NDS. Updated December 2009.

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