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12.10.2008 FEMA Taps APA for Damage Assessment
APA assisted FEMA in evaluating Hurricane Ike flood damage along the Gulf Coast, including improperly anchored raised foundation homes that were knocked off their piers.
11.20.2008 E3 House Live in Houston
APA’s Bryan Readling discussed wind resistant construction with a reporter from KHOU-TV's Great Day Houston on location at Mel’s House, an APA and SFPA E3 demonstration home in Houston, Texas.
11.19.2008 Innovative Cathedral Features Glulam
The Fall 2008 issue of Wood Design and Building features a cover article on the Cathedral of Christ the Light, a massive glulam and glass structure in Oakland, California.
10.14.2008 APA, Allies Increase Structural Options, Energy Efficiency at Code Hearings
APA worked closely with allied industry groups to expand bracing options for builders using wood structural panels and produced the single largest increase in energy efficiency in code development history at the recently concluded International Code Council (ICC) Final Action Hearings in Minneapolis. These results will appear in the 2009 ICC code books.
10.02.2008 APA Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Annual Meeting
APA celebrated its 75th anniversary at its annual meeting in Henderson, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas, Sept. 20-23.

12.18.08 APA Case Study: Cathedral of Christ The Light
Highlights the use of APA EWS glued-laminated timber beams in the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California. The design and erection of the structure demonstrate that modern glulam construction can be used to build a significant building intended to be structurally capable and architecturally worthy of lasting 300 years. Issued December 2008. Available only as a downloadable PDF.
12.18.08 Build Profit with Wood Walls
Introductory piece to APA's series of wall bracing materials highlighting building design, construction and efficiency advantages of fully sheathing with wood structural panels. This brochure provides tips and resources on how to meet all of these demands and build profitability into your residential construction project. Issued December 2008.
12.17.08 Glulam Product Guide
Glued laminated timber (glulam) redefines the possibilities for engineered wood construction. Glulam is an engineered wood product that optimizes the structural value of a renewable source – wood. This updated brochure, Glulam Product Guide describes APA EWS trademarked glulam, addresses important design considerations, and includes a specification guide. Updated December 2008.
12.17.08 Wind-Rated Roofs: Designing Commercial Roofs to Withstand Wind Uplift Forces
Presents tested assembly details for roof systems with APA wood structural panels used as substrate that meet classifications of FM Approvals or of Underwriters Laboratories. Revised December 2008. Available only as a downloadable PDF.
11.24.08 Brace Walls with Wood
Updated version of Whole House Wall Bracing brochure. Provides information on wall bracing including code requirements and narrow bracing options for greater design flexibility. Revised November 2008.

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