About Apa - the engineered wood association
Apa - The Engineered Wood Association: Your Ultimate Resource for Engineered Wood Products
Apa - The Engineered Wood Association is a non-profit trade association that has been providing information and resources about engineered wood products since 1933. With over 80 years of experience, Apa is the leading resource for information about engineered wood products and their applications.
Engineered wood products are made from wood fibers, strands, or veneers that are bonded together with adhesives to create a strong and durable material. These products include plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), glued-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and many others.
Apa provides technical support, education, training, certification programs, research studies, product testing services, building code development assistance, and other resources to help architects, engineers, builders, contractors, manufacturers and other industry professionals make informed decisions about using engineered wood products in their projects.
One of the main benefits of using engineered wood products is their strength-to-weight ratio. They are lighter than traditional solid sawn lumber but can be stronger due to the way they are manufactured. This makes them ideal for use in construction projects where weight is a concern or where long spans or high loads need to be supported.
Another benefit of using engineered wood products is their sustainability. They are made from renewable resources such as trees grown in managed forests and can be recycled at the end of their useful life. Additionally they require less energy to produce than traditional solid sawn lumber which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Apa's mission is to promote the use of sustainable forest resources by providing technical expertise on innovative uses of engineered wood materials through research programs focused on improving product performance while reducing environmental impact.
In addition to its technical support services Apa also offers educational opportunities through its online courses webinars seminars conferences workshops publications newsletters videos podcasts social media channels blogs etcetera all designed specifically for industry professionals who want stay up-to-date with latest trends technologies best practices standards codes regulations policies etcetera related engineering woods
Whether you're an architect looking for new ways to design buildings that meet LEED certification requirements or a builder looking for cost-effective solutions that meet building codes Apa has everything you need know about engineered woods so you can make informed decisions when it comes selecting materials your next project
So if you're looking reliable source information guidance when it comes engineering woods look no further than Apa - The Engineered Wood Association!