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Chinese - Upholostered Furniture Frames

Describes the product attributes and design options that make wood structural panels a cost effective and efficient choice for upholstered furniture frames. Issued September 2003 (Form EXP C620CH - 11 pages)

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1.4 MB

Chinese (People's Republic of China): House Building Basics

Introduction to the proper specification and installation of North American structural wood products in light-frame residential construction. (Form EXP L840 CH - 24 pages)

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Chinese (People's Republic of China): American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Grade information, design and engineering data, and case histories of concrete form techniques. Revised September 2000. (Form EXP K830 CH - 8 pages)

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9.4 MB

Chinese (People's Republic of China): Build A Better Home - Foundations

Chinese publication describes Build A Better Home design details for foundations and outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew growth. Issued June 2001 (Form EX B520CH - 6 pages)

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3.9 MB

Chinese (People's Republic of China): Build A Better Home - Roofs

Chinese publication describes Build A Better Home design details for roofs. Issued June 2001. (Form EX B535CH - 20 pages)

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9.7 MB

Chinese (People's Republic of China): Build A Better Home - Walls

Chinese publication describes the three primary sources of moisture in wood wall construction and methods of preventing its penetration. Issued June 2001. (Form EX B530CH - 12 pages)

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7.3 MB

Chinese (People's Republic of China): Glulam Specification Guide

Grade information, design and engineering data and case studies for projects incorporating structural glued laminated timber. Issued September 2003. (Form EXP D470 CH - 31 pages)

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15.0 MB

Chinese (Taiwan): American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP R500 CHT - 8 pages)

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Chinese (Taiwan): Glulam Specification Guide

Grade information, design and engineering data and case studies for projects incorporating structural glued laminated timber. Issued September 2002. (Form EXP C455 CHT - 32 pages)

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22.7 MB

Czech: Design/Construction Guide, Concrete Forming

Americke Preklizky pro Betonarska Bedeni. Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP V225 CZ - 8 pages)

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Czech: Guide to Grades

Americke Preklizky. Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and common applications of structural plywood. (Form EXP V200 CZ - 8 pages)

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Danish: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. (Form EXP U637 DA - 8 pages)

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Distinctive Designs: A Showcase of American Building Materials

A compilation of global case studies utilizing international wood products. Issued October 2004. ( - 100 pages)

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11.5 MB

Dutch: 303 Plywood Siding

Nederlands: APA 303 Triplex Siding. Introduction to the specification, application and recommended finishing of plywood siding. (Form EXP Q480 DU - 20 pages)

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Dutch: American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Nederlands: Amerikaans Triplex voor Betonbekisting. Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP G850 DU - 8 pages)

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Dutch: Guide to American Plywood Grades

Nederlands: Wegwijzer voor Amerikaanse Triplexkwaliteiten. Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and common applications of structural plywood. (Form EXP G875 DU - 8 pages)

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English: American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP B390 UK - 8 pages)

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English: APA Plywood Grade Selector Chart

Illustrated wall chart of structural plywood grades in accordance with U.S. Product Standard PS-1. (Form EXP A860 UK - 1 page)

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English: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. (Form EXP U630 UK - 8 pages)

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English: UK APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor

(Form EXP K845 UK - 2 pages)

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French: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. (Form EXP U635 FR - 8 pages)

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German: American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Deutsch: Amerikanisches Betonschalungssperrholz. Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP G845 GR - 8 pages)

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German: American Plywood for Roof Construction

Deutsch: Amerikanisches Sperrholz in der Dachkonstruktion. A Eurocode-compliant design manual for construction of wood-framed roofs, including proper wood product specification and installation recommendations. (Form EXP X620 GR - 16 pages)

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German: Guide to American Plywood Grades

Deutsch: Amerikanisches Sperrholz. Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and common applications of structural plywood. (Form EXP G870 GR - 8 pages)

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German: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. (Form EXP U634 GR - 8 pages)

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German: Plywood Siding

Deutsch: Amerikanisches Fassadensperrholz. Introduction to the specification, application and recommended finishing of plywood siding. (Form EXP N870 GR - 12 pages)

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Glulam in Golf Resort Construction

Demonstrates the widespread use of glulam in golf resorts and showcases nine projects around the world. Issued June 2006. (Form EWS G225 - 16 pages)

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983 K

Japanese Build A Better Home: Foundations

Japanese publication describes Build A Better Home design details for foundations and outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew growth. Issued September 2002. (Form EX B520JA - 6 pages)

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Japanese Build A Better Home: Roofs

Japanese publication describes Build A Better Home design details for roofs. Issued September 2002 (Form EX B535JA - 20 pages)

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10.4 MB

Japanese Build A Better Home: Walls

Japanese publication describes the three primary sources of moisture in wood wall construction and methods of preventing its penetration. Issued September 2002. (Form EX B530JA - 12 pages)

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7.5 MB

Japanese: American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP A835 JA - 28 pages)

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Japanese: Canadian Glued Laminated Timber

Guide to the proper specification of structural glued laminated timber and their application in non-residential construction applications. Issued March 2005. (Form EX F910 JA - 8 pages)

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4.7 MB

Japanese: Design and Construction Guide - Diaphragms

Design and construction recommendations for engineered diaphragm systems, shear walls and roof systems in accordance with U.S. codes. (Form EXP R375 JA - 24 pages)

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Japanese: Design and Construction Guide - Nonresidential Roof Systems

(Form EXP R400 JA - 16 pages)

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Japanese: Glulam Brochure

(Form EXP Z605 JA - 6 pages)

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Japanese: Glulam Specification Guide

Grade information, design and engineering data and case studies for projects incorporating structural glued laminated timber. Issued September 2003. (Form EXP D475 JA - 31 pages)

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25.2 MB

Japanese: Guide to American Plywood Grades

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and common applications of structural plywood. (Form EXP L820 JA - 8 pages)

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Japanese: Low Formaldehyde - Canadian Engineered Wood Products


Issued January 2005. (Form EX E905 JA - 8 pages)

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2.5 MB

Japanese: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. (Form EXP U633 JA - 8 pages)

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Japanese: OSB Wall Sheathing

Describes recommended wall construction methods and proper specification of wood-based panel wall sheathing. Issued January 2005 (Form EX F905 JA - 8 pages)

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608 K

Japanese: Thick OSB Joist-less Post & Beam Floor System Manual

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Issued April 2004. (Form EX E910 JA - 48 pages)

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11.2 MB

Japanese: Wood Construction in High Moisture Environments

(Form EXP W850 JA - 4 pages)

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Korean - Upholstered Furniture Frames

Describes the product attributes and design options that make wood structural panels a cost effective and efficient choice for upholstered furniture frames. Issued September 2003 (Form EXP C625KO - 11 pages)

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4.3 MB

Korean Build A Better Home: Foundations

Section from the Build A Better Home publication. Describes design details for foundations and outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew growth. (Form EX B515KO - 7 pages)

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6.1 MB

Korean Build A Better Home: Mold and Mildew

Section from the Korean Build a Better Home publication. Outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew, the effect they can have on a structure and its inhabitants, and methods for prohibiting their growth. (Form EX B515KO - 5 pages)

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3.7 MB

Korean Build A Better Home: Roofs

Section from the Korean Build A Better Home publication. Describes design details for roofs. (Form EX B515KO - 22 pages)

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9.0 MB

Korean Build A Better Home: Walls

Section from the Korean Build A Better Home publication. Describes the three primary sources of moisture in wood wall construction and methods of preventing its penetration. (Form EX B515KO - 16 pages)

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7.9 MB

Korean: American Plywood for Concrete Forms

Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. (Form EXP R600 KO - 8 pages)

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Korean: Glulam Specification Guide

Grade information, design and engineering data and case studies for projects incorporating structural glued laminated timber. Issued February 2002 (Form EXP C450 KO - 32 pages)

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28.9 MB

Korean: Guide to American Plywood Grades

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and common applications of structural plywood. (Form EXP X830 KO - 8 pages)

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Korean: House Building Basics

Introduction to the proper specification and installation of North American structural wood products in light-frame residential construction. (Form EXP W840 KO - 36 pages)

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Korean: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. (Form EXP U632 KO - 8 pages)

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Presentación de paneles de desempeño (Performance Panels Overview)

Un resumen sobre la producción, las características y usos industriales de paneles de madera diseñados. (Spanish version of Performance Panels Overview). Updated May 2009

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2.4 MB

Spanish - Upholostered Furniture Frames

Describes the product attributes and design options that make wood structural panels a cost effective and efficient choice for upholstered furniture frames. Issued September 2003 (Form EXP C630LA - 11 pages)

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4.3 MB

Spanish: American Plywood for Concrete Forms for Latin America

Espanol: Madera Contrachapada de Estados Unidos para Encofrados. Grade information, design and engineering data and case histories of concrete form techniques. Revised May 2002. (Form EXP G840 LA - 8 pages)

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2.3 MB

Spanish: Containers and Bins for Latin America

Espanol: Guia de Uso Industrial, Contenedores y Cajas. Design and specification recommendations for structural wood panel bins and other containers. Issued September 1998 (Form EXP Y415 LA - 20 pages)

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788 K

Spanish: Data File, APA Collapsible Bin Design and Fabrication for Latin America

Espanol: Datos De Archivo, Diseno Y Fabricacion De Cajas Colapsables APA. (Form EXP X350 LA - 4 pages)

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Spanish: Formulario corto para paneles

Specification Guide: Short Form for Panels. Sample specifications for Sheathing, Sturd-I-Floor, Siding, and Sanded Panels. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued March 2010. (Form EX L320 LA - 2 pages)

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236 K

Spanish: Formulario corto para vigas "I" y Rim Board clasificados por desempeno

Specification Guide: Short Form for I-Joists and Rim Board. Sample specifications for APA Performance Rated I-Joists and Rim Boards. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued March 2010. (Form EX L325 FL - 2 pages)

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218 K

Spanish: Guide to American Plywood Grades

Espanol: Guia de Productos: Clases de Tableros Contrachapados Norteamericanos. Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and common applications of structural plywood. Revised July 1996. (Form EXP G830 SP - 8 pages)

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703 K

Spanish: Hurricane Shutter Design #1 for Latin America

Shutters for Wood-Frame Buildings. Hurricane shutter designs, including illustrations, material lists and installation instructions. Issued September 1997. (Form EXP X451 LA - 4 pages)

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209 K

Spanish: Hurricane Shutter Design #2 for Latin America

Shutters for Masonry Block Structures. Barrel Bolt Latch Supports. Hurricane shutter designs, including illustrations, material lists and installation instructions. Issued September 1997. (Form EXP X452 LA - 4 pages)

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218 K

Spanish: Hurricane Shutter Design #3 for Latin America

Shutters for Masonry Block Structures. Steel or Aluminum Angle and Screw Supports. Hurricane shutter designs, including illustrations, material lists and installation instructions. Issued September 1997. (Form EXP X453 LA - 4 pages)

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219 K

Spanish: Hurricane Shutter Design #4 for Latin America

Shutters for Masonry Block Structures. Shutters Attached to Outside Wall with Permanently Mounted Brackets. Hurricane shutter designs, including illustrations, material lists and installation instructions. Issued September 1997. (Form EXP X454 LA - 4 pages)

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223 K

Spanish: Hurricane Shutter Design #5 for Latin America

Shutters For Masonry Block Structures. For Openings Wider Than 8 Feet. Hurricane shutter designs, including illustrations, material lists and installation instructions. Issued September 1997. (Form EXP X455 LA - 4 pages)

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234 K

Spanish: Industrial Case Studies for Latin America

Espanol: Guia de Referencia, Madera Estructural Para Uso Industrial. Compilation of case studies that incorporate wood-based panels in materials handling, transportation and agricultural applications. (Form EXP Y420 LA - 16 pages)

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Spanish: Materials Handling for Latin America

Espanol: Manejo de Materiales. (Form EXP R225 LA - 36 pages)

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Spanish: Oriented Strand Board

Introduction to the manufacture, specification, handling and storage and application of oriented strand board. Revised September 2001. (Form EXP U631 SP - 8 pages)

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458 K

Spanish: Structural Plywood for Exterior Siding

Espanol: Madera Contrachapada Estructural Para Recubrimiento Exterior. Introduction to the specification, application and recommended finishing of plywood siding. Revised July 1994. (Form EXP H815 SP - 16 pages)

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1.3 MB

Spanish: Transportation Equipment for Latin America

Espanol: Guia de Uso Industrial, Equipo de Transporte. Guide to the proper specification of wood-based panels and their installation in buses, trucks and other transportation vehicles. (Form EXP Y410 LA - 44 pages)

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