A composite of wood strand elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along the length of the member where the least dimension of the wood strand elements is 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) or less and their a [..]

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A sanded plywood panel with A-grade face and back plies and D-grade inner plies. Bond classification is Exposure 1. Commonly used for cabinets, built-ins, furniture, partitions and other interior or p [..]

A sanded plywood panel with A-grade face, B-grade back and D-grade inner plies. Bond classification is Exposure 1. Commonly used as a substitute for A-A where the appearance of one side is less import [..]

An ingredient of water-base (latex) paints and stains. Synthetic resin with excellent weathering characteristics. Acrylics can be colorless and transparent, or pigmented. Back to Top

Adhesives are used in the manufacture of engineered wood products and in a variety of construction uses. Used for manufacturing engineered wood products APA trademarked plywood and LVL is manufactur [..]

A sanded plywood panel with A-grade face, D-grade back and D-grade inner plies. Bond classification is Exposure 1. Commonly used for paneling, built-ins, shelving, partitions and other interior or pro [..]

A performance specification developed by APA for glues recommended for use in the APA Glued Floor System. AFG-01 requires that glues applied at the job site be sunlight resistant, strong under many mo [..]

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Bolts that tie the sill plate and thus the frame of a structure to its foundation. Back to Top