APA - The Engineered Wood Association Information

Now that the APA has their own WWW Site, I will be directing you there for the current versions of their publications. The Publications page lists all of their current construction and research-related offerings by category.  The layout and offerings are well worth a look.  You can also choose from the direct links below:

From the APA website

• Build A Better Home - Foundations: Steps to Constructing a Moisture-Resistant Foundation
• Build A Better Home - Mold and Mildew: Controlling Mold and Mildew
• Build A Better Home - Walls: Avoiding Moisture Accumulation in Walls
• Build A Better Home - Roof: Designing Roofs to Prevent Moisture Accumulation
• Builders Tips - Steps to Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System
• Builders Tips - Finishing APA Rated Siding

• Technical Note: Condensation Causes and Control
• Technical Note: Floor Squeaks: Causes, Solutions and Prevention
• Technical Note: Termite Protection for Wood-Framed Construction
• Technical Note: APA Structural-Use Panels over Spaced-Board Roofs

• Data File - Installation and Preparation of Plywood Underlayment for Resilient Floor Covering
• Data File - Installation of Stucco Exterior Finish over Wood Structural Panel Wall Sheathing

• Homeowner's Guide - Earthquake Safeguards
• Hurricane Shutter Design
• Introduction to Lateral Design

Web page versions of some documents that were uploaded for the old Dwellings Forum

• Technical Bulletin #X485J - Condensation: Causes And Control
• Technical Bulletin #C468H - Floor Squeaks: Causes, Solutions And Prevention
• APA Homeowner's Guide for Earthquake Safeguards