Publications Featuring I-Joists
This section contains APA publications created to help you design, specify, install and protect APA EWS trademarked I-joists in a variety of applications.
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APA Glulam, I-joist and LVL Publication IndexA supplement to the APA Publication Index. Formerly referred to as APA EWS Publications Index. Updated November 2006. (Form EWS S400 - 2 pages) |
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APA Performance Rated I-JoistsIncludes information on Span Ratings, installation details, cantilever designs, architectural specifications and engineering design properties for APA Performance Rated I-Joists. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised April 2009. (Form Z725 - 25 pages) |
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2.2 MB |
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APA Product Report PR-L238, Louisiana-Pacific CorporationLPI® 18, 20Plus, 32Plus, 42Plus Series I-Joists, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Revised November 2, 2009. (PR-L238 - 5 pages) |
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99 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L252, International BeamsIB Series I-Joists, International Beams, Inc., PR-L252. Revised July 6, 2009. (PR-L252 - 5 pages) |
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96 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L255, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLCGPI® Series I-Joists, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC, PR-L255. Updated August 21, 2009. (PR-L255 - 3 pages) |
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86 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L256, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLCWood I Beam™: WI Series I-Joists, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC. Revised August 21, 2009. (PR-L256 - 3 pages) |
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92 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L259, Roseburg Forest Products CompanyRoseburg RFPI Series I-Joists, Roseburg Forest Products Company. Revised November 24, 2009. (PR-L259 - 3 pages) |
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85 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L261, Anthony-Domtar, Inc.Power Joist® I-Joists, Anthony-Domtar, Inc., Revised January 19, 2009. (PR-L261 - 4 pages) |
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93 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L261C, Anthony-Domtar, Inc.Power Joist® I-Joists, Anthony-Domtar, Inc., Canadian Limit States Design. Issued October 10, 2008. (PR-L261C - 3 pages) |
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88 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L262, Pacific Woodtech Corp.PWI Joists, Pacific Woodtech Corporation, Revised January 22, 2010. (PR-L262 - 4 pages) |
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104 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L268, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLCXJ 85™ Wood I Beam™ Joist, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC. Revised August 20, 2009. (PR-L268 - 4 pages) |
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91 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L273, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLCBroadspan™ I-Joists, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC, Revised January 20, 2010. (PR-L273 - 3 pages) |
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89 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L274, Nordic Engineered WoodNordic Joist™, Nordic Engineered Wood, Revised April 16, 2009. (PR-L274 - 4 pages) |
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94 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L276, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products South LLCGPI® Series I-Joists, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products South LLC. Revised August 14, 2009. (PR-L276 - 3 pages) |
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89 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L288, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLCBroadspan™ S Series I-Joists, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC. Revised October 23, 2009. (PR-L288 - 3 pages) |
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86 K |
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APA Product Report PR-L295, Jager Engineered Wood Products Ltd.JSI Series I-Joists, Jager Engineered Wood Products Ltd. Issued December 15, 2009 (PR-L295 - 3 pages) |
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86 K |
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Builder Tip: APA Performance Rated I-Joists Storage, Handling & Safety RecommendationsIncludes important tips for storage, handling and jobsite use. Updated August 2007. Available only as a downloadable PDF. (Form Z735 - 2 pages) |
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174 K |
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Builder Tips: I-Joist Backer BlocksIncludes an explanation of backer blocks and how they are used with both top-mounted and face-mounted hangers. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued January 2001 (Form A765 - 2 pages) |
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82 K |
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Builder Tips: I-Joist BlockingExplains why I-joists benefit from being installed with blocking, blocking material composition, and installation details. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised April 2009. (Form A750 - 2 pages) |
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216 K |
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Builder Tips: I-Joist Filler BlocksIncludes a description of filler blocks, their composition, and installation recommendations. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued January 2001. (Form A760 - 2 pages) |
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73 K |
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Builder Tips: I-Joist Squash BlocksIncludes a description of squash blocks, their composition, and installation recommendations. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued January 2001. (Form A755 - 2 pages) |
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80 K |
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Builder Tips: I-Joist Web StiffenersIncludes explanations and installation details for the two types of I-Joist web stiffeners: bearing stiffeners and load stiffeners. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Revised August 2007. (Form A745 - 2 pages) |
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Builder Tips: Stairwell Openings Parallel to I-Joist Floor FramingDescribes the selection of headers and trimmers and details their use in unsupported stairwell openings. Issued January 2002. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued January 2002. (Form EWS B710 - 2 pages) |
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423 K |
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Case Study: Liberty High SchoolGlulam, I-joists and plywood are used in a 19-building high school campus. Issued April 1998. (Form Y115 - 2 pages) |
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87 K |
Data File: APA Rim Board in Fire Rated AssembliesRecommendations for the use of APA Rim Board in conjunction with fire-rated wall and/or floor assemblies, based on tests conducted by the USDA Forest Service at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Updated October 2007. (Form D350 - 10 pages) |
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340 K |
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Data File: Construction Practices for Wood I-Joist Floor Vibration RetrofitAvailable only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued August 2004. (Form EWS D720 - 4 pages) |
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103 K |
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EWS Data File: Shear Transfer at Engineered Wood FloorsDiaphragm perimeter nailing and transfer of shear wall forces from the walls above in to the foundation/wall framing below. Issued September 1999. (Form EWS Y250 - 12 pages) |
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EWS Technical Note - Stairwell Opening in APA PRI I-Joist FloorsDescribes how to detail an unsupported stairwell opening in a residential floor. Simplifies the selection of trimmers and headers, provides guidance on the appropriate detailing for their use, and quantifies hanger capacity requirements for I-joist-to-header and header-to-trimmer intersections. Issued October 2001. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. (Form EWS Z705 - 8 pages) |
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142 K |
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I-Joist Construction Details - Canadian Limit States DesignPerformance Rated I-Joists in Floor and Roof Framing |
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I-Joist Construction Details - Performance Rated I-Joists in Floor and Roof FramingInstallation guide includes recommended construction details for I-joists in floor and roof applications. Also includes details for cantilevers and web holes. Only available as a downloadable PDF file. Revised November 2009. (Form D710 - 55 pages) |
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PRI-400 Performance Standard for APA EWS I-JoistsPerformance criteria, qualification requirements, and quality assurance information for APA Performance Rated I-Joists. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Revised August 2004. (Form EWS X720 - 12 pages) |
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155 K |
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PRI-400 Performance Standard for APA EWS I-Joists (Limit States Design)Performance criteria, qualification requirements, and quality assurance information for APA Performance Rated I-Joists, Limit States Design. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Issued July 2004. (Form EWS E720 CA - 15 pages) |
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157 K |
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Source List: APA EWS Producing MembersEngineered Wood System manufacturers according to product type. Available as a downloadable PDF only. Updated September 2007. (Form EWS R530 - 3 pages) |
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100 K |
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Specification Guide: Short Form for I-Joists and Rim BoardSample specifications for APA Performance Rated I-Joists and Rim Boards. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated August 2009. (Form Y315 - 2 pages) |
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176 K |
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Technical Note: Minimizing Floor Vibration by Design and RetrofitThis publication covers the subjective nature of vibration perception, fundamental natural frequency, and the criteria for floor vibration control, as well as guidelines to remedy floor vibration problems in existing buildings. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. Issued September 2004. (Form EWS E710 - 7 pages) |
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96 K |
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Technical Note: Proper Storage and Handling of I-Joists and LVLProvides recommendations for safe handling and storage of I-joists and LVL. Best practices for cut-up at distribution and moisture effects are also discussed. Issued March 2005. Only available as a downloadable pdf file. Issued March 2005. (Form EWS E705 - 8 pages) |
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168 K |
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Technical Note: Sprinkler Installation for APA Performance Rated I-JoistsAPA Performance Rated wood I-joists (PRI) are often used in conjunction with both steel and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) sprinkler systems. This PDF package includes a Technical Note providing basic guidance on appropriate methods of attachment of steel and CPVC sprinkler systems to PRI joists, and a supplement of Sprinkler Pipe Installation Design Details. Issued June 2009. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Replaces Form H730. (Form J745 - 35 pages) |
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Technical Note: Temporary Construction Loads Over I-joist Roofs and FloorsProvides recommendations for proper placement of heavy loads in a partially completed light-framed structure to prevent damage to the structure and/or injury to the work crew. Only available as a downloadable PDF. Updated September 2008. (Form J735 - 5 pages) |
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Technical Topics: I-Joist and Rim Board Connections for Conventional ConstructionProvides details for fastening wood I-joists to engineered Rim Boards, sill plates, and wall top plates. In addition, illustrates proper placement and fastening of web stiffeners, placement of filler blocks in wood I-joists, backer-block header for stair stringers, cantilevered lumber attached to wood I-joists, other filler blocks and blocking methods. Available only as a downloadable pdf file. (Form TT-095 - 6 pages) |
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