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- 01.30.12 APA to Present at the 2012 International Builders' Show
Education Sessions by APA technical experts will focus on framing strategies and errors.
- 01.06.12 New Standard for Cross-Laminated Timber Approved by ANSI
Innovative engineered wood product is gaining traction in North America as a solution for multi-family and commercial construction.
- 12.14.11 Nyblad Assumes APA Chairmanship
Boise Cascade executive is first woman to lead APA Board of Trustees.
- 11.03.11 APA Announces New Leadership at 2011 Annual Meeting
APA-The Engineered Wood Association has announced new officers and appointments to its Board of Trustees and several committees.
- 10.26.11 New Plywood Roof Protects Pierce County’s Emergency Food Supply
Financial contributions and product donations from the community -- including plywood roof sheathing from an APA Member -- make the Emergency Food Network's new roof a reality.
New Publications
- 01.31.12 APA Performance Rated I-Joists Includes information on Span Ratings, installation details, cantilever designs, architectural specifications and engineering design properties for APA Performance Rated I-Joists. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised January 2012.
- 01.26.12 Data File: 303 Siding Manufacturing Specifications The provisions of this specification represent minimum requirements that plywood panels must meet to qualify for classification as APA 303 Series Specialty Siding. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised January 2012.
- 01.20.12 ANSI/APA PRG 320-2011: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber Standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated cross-laminated timber, which is manufactured from solid-sawn lumber or structural composite lumber. Issued December 20, 2011
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