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Comprehensive guide to panel construction systems for both residential and commercial/industrial buildings. Includes application recommendations for floor, wall, and roof construction. 72 pages.

Engineered Wood Construction Guide - Products: Section 1 of the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes product descriptions and specification recommendations for structural panels, glulam, and I-Joists. (26 pages)
Engineered Wood Construction Guide - Floors: Section 2 of the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Describes application recommendations for APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor, APA Performance Rated Rim Board, the APA Glued Floor System, panel subflooring, underlayment, and installation of finish flooring materials. (17 pages)
Engineered Wood Construction Guide - Walls: Section 3 of the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes application recommendations for APA structural panel wall sheathing, single-wall siding, and panel and lap siding installation over sheathing. Siding joint details, siding patterns and grades, exterior finish recommendations, and panel shear wall construction are also covered. (19 pages)
Engineered Wood Construction Guide - Roofs: Section 4 of the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. Includes application of structural panel sheathing for roofs, preframed roof panels, long span systems, soffits, and roof diaphragms. (14 pages)
Engineered Wood Construction Guide - Systems: Section 5 of the Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30. A summary of special systems, including the Permanent Wood Foundation, outdoor decks, concrete forming, Structural Insulated Panels, panels over metal framing, and special floor surfacing. (16 pages)

Glulam Product Guide

Describes APA EWS trademarked glulam, addresses important design considerations, and includes recommended specifications. Features glulam used in construction.

Build A Better Home Brochures

Build A Better Home: Foundations: This publication describes Build A Better Home design details for foundations and outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew growth. Revised January 2003.
Build A Better Home: Mold and Mildew: This Build A Better Home publication outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew, the effect they can have on a structure and its inhabitants, and methods for prohibiting their growth.
Build A Better Home: Roofs: This publication describes Build A Better Home design details for roofs. Revised January 2003.
Build A Better Home: Walls: This publication describes the three primary sources of moisture in wood wall construction and methods of preventing its penetration. Revised November 2002

Lateral Connection Details for Low-Slope Roofs

Describes efficient and economical connections for panelized roof systems in high wind and seismic regions. Includes discussion on sub-diaphragm design.