APA Publications Update, January/February 2008

by ken » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:29 pm

APA Publications Update, January/February 2008

February 7, 2008
This Publications Update features a new Structural Insulated Panels publication and a variety of new and updated Technical Topics.

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Featured Publication
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APA and the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) have jointly published a new 20-page guide on Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The full color publication covers SIP advantages, applications, design and construction considerations, assembly and related topics. Numerous connection details also are included. This brochure is available for purchase or as a free downloadable PDF. Form H650, 20 pages, $2.

Related structural insulated panel CAD Details are available at www.apacad.org.

Technical Topics

Technical Topics provide recommendations and explanations for a variety of design and construction details. Following are two new and eleven updated publications.

New
Technical Topic: APA Rated Siding Applied to Post Frame Structures. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-023, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: Heavily Loaded Drywall Carts. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-024, 1 page.

Updated
Technical Topic: Bond Classification. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-009B, 1 page.

Technical Topic: 1-5/16-inch-Thick I-joist Flanges and Diaphragm Nail Penetration. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-061A, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: Discoloration of Vinyl Flooring. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-065A, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: Suggested Blocking Installation Details for Starter Joists of Engineered Lumber. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-078B, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: True and Apparent Moduli of Elasticity. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-082A, 4 pages.

Technical Topic: Wood Structural Panel Sheathing on Hip Roofs. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-083A, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: Shear Wall Test Results Comparing 8d Common and 8d Box Nails. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-087A, 3 pages.

Technical Topic: Allowable Horizontal Shear Stresses for Glulam. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-090A, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: Wood Grain Visible in Finished Concrete. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-093A, 4 pages.

Technical Topic: Mulching Engineered Wood Products: An Alternative to Landfills. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-098A, 2 pages.

Technical Topic: Ice Formation in Core Gaps of Texture 1-11 Siding. Available only as a free downloadable PDF. Form TT-099A, 2 pages.

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