APA Publication Update, May 2009

by ken » Sun May 17, 2009 10:55 pm

From: "APA - The Engineered Wood Association" <publications@apawood.org>
Subject: APA Publication Update, May 2009
Date: 13 May 2009 14:30:50 -0700


PUBLICATIONS UPDATE

May 13, 2009

http://apawood.org

This Publications Update e-newsletter features new and revised publications related to engineered wood products and their applications. This month we highlight updated Rim Board publications and the new Reference Literature Publication CDs. 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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Updated Rim Board® Publications
A Rim Board® is the wood component that fills the space between the sill plate and bottom plate of a wall, or in second floor construction, between the top plate and bottom plate of two wall sections. APA's Data File: APA Performance Rated Rim Boards® provides product information, connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Boards. Available at this time only as a downloadable PDF. Updated May 2009.
Form W345, 7 pages.

Also available in a Canadian Edition: APA Performance Rated Rim Boards - Canadian Limit States Design. Available only as a dowlnadable PDF. Updated May 2009. Form D340, 8 pages.

Reference Material Literature Sets now available on CD
The product and application publications offered in APA's Reference Material Binders are now available on CDs. Choose from four different versions containing PDFs of literature categorized for Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Dealers/ Distributors. CDs are available for $15 each, and are updated on a quarterly basis.