APA Publication Update, March 2009

by ken » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:40 am

From: "APA - The Engineered Wood Association" <publications@apawood.org> View Contact Subject: APA Publication Update, March 2009
Date: 10 Mar 2009 11:46:02 -0700

PUBLICATIONS UPDATE

March 10, 2009

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This Publications Update e-newsletter features new and revised publications related to engineered wood products and their applications. Many of our publications are available as free downloadable PDFs with registration on the APA website or they can be purchased in printed form. Click on each publication title to download or order your copy today. New and revised publications are also featured on the apawood.org home page and in the APA Publications Library.

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Featured Publication

From squeak-free floors to solid wall and roof sheathing, oriented strand board (OSB) is helping to shape how the world builds. APA’s recently updated Product Guide: Oriented Strand Board, describes OSB’s features, uses, quality assurance and performance. Currently this publication is available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated February 2009, Form W410, 12 pages.

On the web:
Additional information on OSB, along with links to related Product Reports and APA OSB Product Manufacturers is available in the OSB Products section at apawood.org.

Updated Publications

Data File: Nailed Structural-Use Panel and Lumber Beams, includes updated load-span tables and fabrication information. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated February 2009. Form Z416, 6 pages.

Design/Construction Guide: Wood Structural Panels Over Metal Framing, recently updated to include Canadian provincial building code requirements. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated March 2009. Form T625, 14 pages.

Canadian Edition Builder Tips
The following Builder Tips address specific Canadian construction practices and requirements.

Builder Tips: How to Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Shingles, describes procedures to minimize buckling. Issued March 2009. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Form K310 CN, 2 pages.

Builder Tips: Worker Safety on Pitched Roofs, lists factors that contribute to accidents and provides safety recommendations according to the Construction Safety Association. Issued March 2009. Available only as a downloadable PDF, Form S200 CN, 2 pages.

Builder Tips: Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels, describes recommended handling for shipping, storage and on the job site. Issued March 2009. Available only as a downloadable PDF, Form U450 CN, 2 pages.

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