by ken » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:53 am

APA Publication Update

December 14, 2007
This Publications Update features a new publication on APA I-joist sprinkler installation. It also highlights the new Structural Insulated Panels CAD details available on the apacad.org website.

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Featured Publication
http://newsletter.apawood.org/t?r=13...A4514C61A116D&

APA's Technical Note, Sprinkler Installation for APA Performance Rated I-Joists, offers new design details to show how to correctly attach sprinkler systems to APA I-joists. The details illustrate a variety of sprinkler attachments that incorporate fasteners permitted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), design load assumptions published by the NFPA, and published design fastener capacities. This brochure is available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form H730, 14 pages.
Related I-joist Website
Visit www.apaIjoists.org for additional information on the strength, versatility and economy of I-joists in residential and light commercial applications.

Upated Publication
Technical Topics: Minimum Nail Penetration of Wood Structural Panel Connections Subject to Lateral Load. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-015, 2 pages.

http://newsletter.apawood.org/t?r=13...A4514C61A116D&

New SIPs CAD Details Available

New structural insulated panel (SIP) CAD details are now offered at www.apacad.org. The free downloadable CAD details are available in .DWF, .DWG, .DXF, and PDF formats.

Look for APA in the Newstands
The January issue of Extreme How-to (circulation 95,000) features a six-page article on building APA’s Garden Storage Shed. Three APA Handy Plans were updated last spring and are now featured on the site, APAhomeprojects.org.

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Happy Holidays.