General
Installation Instructions for Norbord OSB in Floor, Wall and Roof Applications
E30X – Installation Instructions (Engineered Wood Construction Guide) | pdf - 9.75 MB
U450F – Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels | pdf - 745.32 KB
Floors
Build a Better Sub-Floor with Durastrand pointSIX, Pinnacle, TruFlor pointSIX, TruFlor and Stabledge
D481N – Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels | pdf - 612.76 KB
E510 – Using Wood Structural Panels for Combined Uplift and Shear Resistance – (take advantage of the strength of OSB) | pdf - 294.50 KB
F435 – Narrow Wall Bracing – (take advantage of the strength of OSB) | pdf - 262.72 KB
L110 – The Raised Floor Case Study | pdf - 1.16 MB
L400 – Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Floor Systems | pdf - 642.64 KB
M300 – Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing | pdf - 697.13 KB
Q300 – Construct a Solid, Squeak Free Floor System | pdf - 407.16 KB
R280 – Hardwood Flooring Over APA Rated Sub-floors | pdf - 161.21 KB
R340J – Installation of Underlayment | pdf - 250.50 KB
TT-022 – Performance Rated Rimboard | pdf - 832.21 KB
TT-024 – Heavily Loaded Drywall Carts on Floors can cause structural issues | pdf - 733.36 KB
TT-032 – Floor-Panel T&G Trim Guidelines for APA Rim Board | pdf - 377.62 KB
TT007B – Wood Structural Panels Over Concrete Slabs | pdf - 255.86 KB
U425 – Temporary Expansion Joints | pdf - 242.60 KB
X485P – Condensation Causes and Control | pdf - 111.15 KB
Walls
Windstorm, TallWall et Trubord
A530C – Moisture-Resistant Wall Construction | pdf - 2.73 MB
D481N – Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels | pdf - 612.76 KB
Full-Scale House Test Project report Form No 3D007 | pdf - 235.48 KB
J435 – Build Profit with Wood Walls | pdf - 2.31 MB
J440 – Build Energy Efficient Walls | pdf - 1.48 MB
M300 – Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing | pdf - 697.13 KB
M310E – Building for High Wind Resistance | pdf - 1.65 MB
Q370G - Installation of Stucco Exterior Finish Over Wood Structural Panel Wall Sheathing | pdf - 226.39 KB
SR-101C – Design for Combined Shear and Uplift from Wind | pdf - 404.15 KB
SR-102D – Simplified Wall Bracing Method Using Wood Structural Panel Continuous Sheathing | pdf - 677.58 KB
X485P – Condensation Causes and Control | pdf - 111.15 KB
Roofs
Trubord et Solarbord
K310 – How to Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Composition Shingles | pdf - 1.04 MB
K310 – How to Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Composition Shingles Cdn | pdf - 129.43 KB
M300 – Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing | pdf - 697.13 KB
N330 – Raised-Heel Trusses | pdf - 3.63 MB
N335 – Roof Sheathing Installation | pdf - 1.71 MB
R275A – Narrow-Width Roof Sheathing | pdf - 61.12 KB
U425 – Temporary Expansion Joints | pdf - 242.60 KB
Construction Information That Mean Better Builds and Lower Costs
APA – Over Driven Fastners | pdf - 427.81 KB
J450 – Moisture Vapor and Perms | pdf - 242.75 KB
M300 – Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing | pdf - 697.13 KB
M300Q – Cut Callbacks with Proper Spacing and Nailing | pdf - 129.28 KB
T210 - Simple Air Sealing | pdf - 2.11 MB
TT-056 – Power Driven Fasteners | pdf - 409.05 KB
TT-111B – Wood Moisture Content and The Importance of Drying in Wood Building Systems | pdf - 403.49 KB
U425 – Temporary Expansion Joints | pdf - 242.60 KB
X485P – Condensation Causes and Control | pdf - 111.15 KB