Installation Guide

Engineered Wood Construction Guide
APA offers a comprehensive set of services and tools for design and construction professionals specifying and
using engineered wood products and building systems. If you’re looking for detailed product information,
training material, or technical assistance, APA can help.
www.apawood.org, APA’s website, is your link to in-depth design and building support, including
a library of more than 400 publications available for instant pdf download or hard-copy purchase.
[e-mail] or [phone] is your connection to the APA Product Support Help Desk. Staffed
by specialists who have the knowledge to address a diverse range of inquiries related to engineered wood,
the Help Desk can answer your questions about specification and application of APA products.
Tap into APA’s extensive knowledge and resources.
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Training materials and assistance, including Wood University, APA’s online portal for engineered wood
education, located at www.wooduniversity.org
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Information to protect homes against damaging moisture infiltration through the Build a Better Home and
Free From Mold programs, including guides and details for builders at www.buildabetterhome.org and an
inspection regimen for homeowners at www.freefrommold.org
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More than 200 downloadable CAD details, found at www.apacad.org
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Field representatives in many major U.S. cities and Canada who can answer questions about APA
trademarked products
For a list of APA and APA EWS publications, download the APA Publications Index, Form B300, at
www.apawood.org/publications.
APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS
7011 So. 19th St. Tacoma, Washington 98466
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[phone]
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Fax: [phone]
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is based on APA – The Engineered Wood Association’s continuing programs of laboratory testing, product
research, and comprehensive field experience. Neither APA, nor its members make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assume any legal
liability or responsibility for the use, application of, and/or reference to opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations included in this
publication. Consult your local jurisdiction or design professional to assure compliance with code, construction, and performance requirements.
Because APA has no control over quality of workmanship or the conditions under which engineered wood products are used, it cannot accept
responsibility of product performance or designs as actually constructed.
Form No. E30V/Revised August 2011/1200
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