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02.09.2009 APA Energy Efficiency Seminar Draws Crowd
Green building and wood construction were the topics of a recent APA seminar, Energy-Saving Techniques in Wood-Framed Housing, on February 4, 2009, in Houston, Texas. The free seminar was attended by more than 50 builders, designers and engineers.
02.04.2009 APA Publishes Three New Wall Sheathing Brochures
APA has published three new brochures highlighting economical systems that help residential and light commercial builders achieve higher performance with plywood or OSB wall sheathing.
01.05.2009 Wood Products Market Analysis Now Available From APA
For the first time, annual subscriptions are offered to individuals and organizations looking for the most current data on the housing market as well as structural panel and engineered wood demand and production.
12.31.2008 Wood Construction Nets $2.7M Savings for Arkansas School District
New wood-framed middle school part of $10 million campus renovation
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.

03.10.09 Wood Structural Panels Over Metal Framing
Design and fastening recommendations for installation of wood structural panels over metal framing in floors, walls, and roofs. Updated March 2009. Only available as a downloadable pdf file.
03.10.09 Oriented Strand Board
Describes OSB composition, properties, code acceptances, and applications. Printed version available mid-2009. Currently only available as a downloadable PDF. Revised February 2009.
03.10.09 Nailed Structural-Use Panel and Lumber Beams
Load-span tables and fabrication information. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Revised February 2009.
03.10.09 Canadian Edition, Builder Tips: Worker Safety on Pitched Roofs
Edition specific to Canadian construction job sites. Lists factors that contribute to accidents and provides safety recommendations. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued March 2009.
03.10.09 Canadian Edition, Builder Tips: Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels
Edition specific to Canadian construction job sites. Describes recommended handling for shipping, storage, and on the job site. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued March 2009.

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