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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INFORMATION SOURCES

The Guide to Wood Design Information is a bibliography of wood design information available from the associations of the Wood Products Council and other cooperating organizations. The purpose of the guide is to facilitate the search and selection of pertinent wood design literature and to serve as a reference source for wood design information. The materials listed offer information on structural design, structural wood products, framing systems, special applications, specifications, concepts, and other design considerations. These materials are organized according to the phases and procedures of common building design practices. Also listed are audio-visual materials, computer software, and sources of supply. To obtain specific cost and ordering information, please contact the appropriate organization listed in the front section of the guide. Single copies of some publications listed are free of charge to qualified individuals. Quantity prices of publications and audio-visual loan and/or purchase fees may be obtained from the listed sources.

A. Industry Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Other Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

II. DESIGN AND REFERENCE BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 III. TECHNICAL DESIGN LITERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

A. General Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. Design Standards and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Manufacturing Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Structural Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1. Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. Glued-Laminated Timber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. Structural-Use Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4. Timber Poles and Piles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6. I-Joist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7. Trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 C. Structural Framing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1. Light Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Heavy Timber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Post-Frame Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 D. Special Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1. Treated Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. Permanent Wood Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Timber Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4. Marine Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5. Outdoor Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6. Siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7. Moulding, Millwork, Woodwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8. Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9. Concrete Formwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 10. Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 E. Other Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1. Proper Construction Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2. Designing for Permanence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3. Fire Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4. Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5. Code Conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6. Wood Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7. Repair and Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 8. Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
IV. SPECIFICATION WRITING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 15 V. CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A. Ideas and Project Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 B. Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

VI. AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 VII. COMPUTER SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 VIII. SOURCES OF SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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I. INFORMATION SOURCES

A. Industry Organizations
American Fiberboard Association (AFA)
1210 W. Northwest Highway Palatine, IL 60067 847/934-8394 FAX 847/934-8803 e-mail: [email protected] www.fiberboard.org

Florida Wood Council

P.O. Box 1667 Mount Dora, FL 32756-1667 352/385-0081 FAX 352/383-8756 email: [email protected] www.woodsource.org

Southern Pressure Treaters Association (SPTA)

2750 Prosperity Avenue Suite 550 Fairfax, VA 22031-4312 703/204-0500 FAX 703/204-4610 email: [email protected] www.awpi.org/spta

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191- 4400 800/548-2723 FAX 703/295-6300 e-mail: [email protected] www.asce.org

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)

American Wood Council (AWC) 1111 19th Street, N.W., Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 AWC Technical Inquiry Clearinghouse 800/292-2372 202/463-4713 FAX 202/463-2791 AWC Publications Orders 800/890-7732 e-mail: [email protected] www.awc.org

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA)

P.O. Box 2789 Reston, VA 20195-0789 703/435-2900 FAX 703/435-2537 e-mail: [email protected] www.hpva.org

Truss Plate Institute (TPI)

583 DOnofrio Drive, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53719 608/833-5900 FAX 608/833-4360 e-mail: [email protected]

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 215/299-5400 FAX 215/977-9679 e-mail: [email protected] www.astm.org

MSR Lumber Producers Council

P.O. Box 6402 Helena, MT 59604 888/848-5339 FAX 406/443-6176 email: [email protected] www.msrlumber.org

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB)

P.O. Box 23145 Portland, OR 97281-3145 503/639-0651 FAX 503/684-8928 e-mail: [email protected] www.wclib.org

Forest Products Laboratory (FPL)

U.S. Department of Agriculture One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53705-2398 608/231-9200 FAX 608/231-9592 e-mail: mailroom/[email protected] www.fpl.fs.fed.us

American Hardboard Association (AHA)

1210 W. Northwest Highway Palatine, IL 60067 847/943-8800 FAX 847/934-8803 e-mail: [email protected] www.hardboard.org

National Frame Builders Association (NFBA)

4840 West 15th St., Suite 1000 Lawrence, KS 66049-3876 800/557-6957 FAX 785/843-7555 e-mail: [email protected] www.postframe.org

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA)

P.O. Box 2888 Naperville, IL 60567 630/369-2828 FAX 630/369-8651 e-mail: [email protected] www.wrcla.org

Forest Products Society (FPS)

2801 Marshall Court Madison, WI 53705-2295 608/231-1361 FAX 608/231-2152 e-mail: [email protected] www.forestprod.org

American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)

7012 S. Revere Pkwy., Suite 140 Englewood, CO 80112 303/792-9559 FAX 303/792-0669 email: [email protected] www.aitc-glulam.org

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA)

272 Tuttle Road P.O. Box 87A Cumberland Center, ME 04021 207/829-6901 FAX 207/829-4293 e-mail: [email protected] www.nelma.org

Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI)

7017 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 108 Vancouver, WA 98665 360/693-9958 FAX 360/693-9967 e-mail: [email protected] www.WWPInstitute.org

Gypsum Association
810 First Street, N.E., #510 Washington, DC 20002 202/289-5440 FAX 202/289-3707 email: [email protected] www.gypsum.org

American Wood-Preservers Association (AWPA)

P.O. Box 5690 Granbury, TX 76049 817/326-6300 FAX 817/326-6306 e-mail: [email protected] www.awpa.com

Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau (NSLB)

272 Tuttle Road P.O. Box 87A Cumberland Center, ME 04021 207/829-6901 FAX 207/829-4293 e-mail: [email protected] www.nelma.org

Western Wood Products Association (WWPA)

522 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204-2122 503/224-3930 FAX 503/224-3934 e-mail: [email protected] www.wwpa.org

U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)

Superintendent of Documents 710 N. Capitol Street Washington, DC 20402 202/512-1800 FAX 202/512-2250 e-mail: [email protected] www.gpo.gov

American Wood Preservers Institute(AWPI)

2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 550 Fairfax, VA 22031-4312 703/204-0500 FAX 703/204-4610 e-mail: [email protected] www.awpi.org

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association (WMMPA)

507 First Street Woodland,CA 95695 530/661-9591 FAX 530/661-9586 e-mail: [email protected] www.wmmpa.com

Materials Education Council

136 Materials Research Laboratory Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 814/235-5353 FAX 814/865-5335

Pole, Piling & Timber Council

2750 Prosperity Avenue Suite 550 Fairfax, VA 22031-4312 703/204-0500 FAX 703/204-4610 e-mail: [email protected]/ppt www.awpi.org

APA The Engineered Wood Association Engineered Wood Systems (EWS)

P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411-0700 APA/SPC Help Desk 253/620-7400 253/565-6600 FAX 253/565-7265 e-mail: [email protected] www.apawood.org

Wood Truss Council of America (WTCA)

One WTCA Center 6300 Enterprise Lane Madison, WI 53719-1173 608/274-4849 FAX 608/274-3329 e-mail: [email protected] www.woodtruss.com

National Institute of Building Science (NIBS)

1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 202/289-7800 FAX 202/289-1092 e-mail: [email protected] www.nibs.org

Redwood Inspection Service (RIS)

405 Enfrente Drive, Suite 200 Novato, CA 94949 415/382-0662 FAX 415/382-8531 e-mail: [email protected] www.calredwood.org

Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)

1952 Isaac Newton Square West Reston, VA 20190 703/733-0600 FAX 703/733-0584 e-mail: [email protected] www.awinet.org

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA)

P.O. Box 1788 Forest Park, GA 30298-1788 404/361-1445 FAX 404/361-5963 e-mail: [email protected] www.slma.org

B. Other Sources
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
1735 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 800/242-3837 www.aia.org

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

U.S. Department of Commerce 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22161 800/553-6847 FAX 703/605-6900 e-mail: [email protected] www.ntis.gov

California Redwood Association (CRA)

405 Enfrente Drive, Suite 200 Novato, CA 94949 415/382-0662 FAX 415/382-8531 e-mail: [email protected] www.calredwood.org

Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA)

P.O. Box 641700 Kenner, LA 70064-1700 504/443-4464 FAX 504/443-6612 e-mail: [email protected] www.sfpa.org

American Lumber Standard Committee, Inc. (ALSC)

P.O. Box 210 Germantown, MD 20875-0210 301/972-1700 FAX 301/540-8004 e-mail: [email protected]

National Wood in Transportation Information Center (NWITIC)

USDA Forest Service 180 Canfield Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304/285-1591 FAX 304/285-1587 e-mail: [email protected] www.fs.fed.us/na/morgantown

Canadian Wood Council (CWC)

1400 Blair Place, Suite 210 Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9B8 Canada CWC Helpdesk 800/463-5091 613/747-5544 FAX 613/747-6264 e-mail: [email protected] www.cwc.ca

American National Standard Institute, Inc. (ANSI)

11 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 212/642-4900 FAX 212/398-0023 e-mail: [email protected] www.ansi.org

Southern Pine Council (SPC)

P.O. Box 641700 Kenner, LA 70064-1700 APA/SPC Help Desk 253/620-7400 504/443-4464 FAX 504/443-6612 e-mail: [email protected] www.southernpine.com

Painting & Decorating Contractors of America

3913 Old Lee Highway, Suite 33B Fairfax, VA 22030 703/359-0826 FAX 703/359-2576 e-mail: [email protected] www.pdca.com

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau (CSSB)

P.O. Box 1178 Sumas, WA 98295-1178 604/462-8961 FAX 604/462-9386 e-mail: [email protected] www.cedarbureau.org

American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)

2950 Niles Road St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 616/429-0300 FAX 616/429-3852 e-mail: [email protected] www.asae.org

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB)

4709 Scenic Highway Pensacola, FL 32504-9094 850/434-2611 FAX 850/433-5594 e-mail: [email protected] www.spib.org

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 708/272-8800 FAX 847/509-6235 e-mail: [email protected] www.ul.com

Composite Panel Association (CPA)

18928 Premiere Court Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1569 301/670-0604 FAX 301/840-1252 e-mail: [email protected] www.pbmdf.com

II. DESIGN & REFERENCE BOOKS

Forest Products Laboratory Clark C. Heritage Memorial Series Available from Materials Education
Council. Four-volume series providing educational materials on wood in a form adaptable for use in colleges of engineering. Intended as ready packages of information that can be incorporated into existing courses or form the basis of new courses for engineers and architects.
Volume I, Wood: Its Structure and Properties, 1981, 465 pages. Volume II, Wood as a Structural Material, 1982. Volume III, Adhesive Bonding of Wood and Other Structural Materials, 1983. Volume IV, Wood: Engineering Design Concepts, 1987, 606 pages.

American Forest & Paper Association

Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Packaged with the National Design Specification( (NDS ) for Wood
Construction (1997 Edition) and its Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction, and the NDS Commentary. Brings together all required elements for design of wood structures in one comprehensive package. Includes design information and examples for structural lumber, structural glued-laminated timber, structural-use panels, timber poles and piles, structural connections, wood I-joists, metal-plate-connected wood trusses, structural composite lumber, and pre-engineered metal connectors. Over 900 pages. #T101.

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (1996 Edition) Parallels the format of the Allowable
Stress Design (ASD) Manual and includes the AF&PA/ASCE 16-95 Standard for LRFD for Engineered Wood Construction. Brings together all required elements for design of wood structures in one comprehensive package. Includes design information and examples for structural lumber, structural glued-laminated timber, structural-use panels, timber poles and piles, structural connections, wood I-joists, metal-plate-connected wood trusses, structural composite lumber, and pre-engineered metal connectors. Over 700 pages. #T80.

Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material 1999: Available from Forest Products Society or U.S. Government Printing Office. Summarizes information on wood as an engineering material. Provides physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these properties are affected by variations in the wood itself. 466 pages.

Kluwer Academic Publishers Structural Design in Wood Second Edition by Judith J. Stalnaker and
Ernest C. Harris, 1997: Integrates theory with practical design and contains step-by-step explanations. Contains numerous example problems using Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and selected examples using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). Based on the 1991 NDS and the 1995 LRFD Standard. 448 pages. ( ISBN 0412106310)

Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (1995 Standard Building Code (SBC) High Wind
Edition): Engineered and prescriptive design requirements for wood frame one- and two-family dwellings in high wind areas (90-120 mph). Based on wind loads derived from the 1994 SBC with 1996 revisions for buildings 60 ft. or less in height. Includes commentary. 236 pages. #T10.

The McGraw-Hill Companies Design and Construction of Wood-Framed Buildings by Morton Newman, 1994: Practical and graphic medium of communication among architects, engineers, and contractors. 350 design details and diagrams. 400 pages. ( ISBN 0070463638)

Design of Wood Structures: Allowable Stress Design Fourth Edition by

Donald E. Breyer, Kenneth J. Fridley and Kelly Cobeen, 1999: Focuses on Allowable Stress Design (ASD). Provides the latest information on loading criteria and lateral force design (wind or earthquake). Based on the 1997 NDS. 950 pages. ( ISBN 0070077169)

American Institute of Timber Construction Timber Construction Manual Fourth Edition, 1994: Design information
on sawn and glued-laminated timber members and their fastenings. Emphasis is on single members such as columns, beams, arches, and trusses. Includes AITC standards, section properties and design values for both sawn and glued-laminated timber, plus design-aid tables. Based on the 1991 NDS . 904 pages.

Timber Construction for Architects and Engineers by Eliot E. Goldstein, 1998: Construction details illustrate how wood is used with other materials. Advantages of wood products are compared with alternatives such as steel and concrete. 140 illustrations. 400 pages. ( ISBN 0070245800) Wood Engineering and Construction Handbook Third Edition edited
by Keith F. Faherty and Thomas G. Williamson, 1998: One-stop resource for designing wood structures and wood components. Discusses basic engineering properties of wood and provides design procedures, design equations, and many examples in Allowable Stress Design (ASD). Based on the 1997 NDS. 340 illustrations. (ISBN 0070220700)

American Society of Agricultural Engineers Post-Frame Building Design edited by John N. Walker and Frank E.
Woeste, 1992: Documents the engineering analysis and design of postframe buildings. Covers structural loads and design, diaphragms, posts, foundations, lumber treatments, a full-scale building test, and a one-hour wall fire test. 358 pages.

Wood Framing Portable Handbook by Jonathan F. Hutchings, 1999.

( ISBN 0071342478)

American Society of Civil Engineers Wood Engineering in the 21st Century: Research Needs and Goals edited by Kenneth J. Fridley, 1998: Proceedings of workshop to develop a framework for future coordinated research in wood engineering. 168 pages.

National Frame Builders Association Post-Frame Building Design Manual 2000: Proper design of postframe buildings, including building codes, structural loads and deflection criteria, structural design, diaphragm design, post properties, post foundation design, and design examples. 95 pages.

Canadian Wood Council Introduction to Wood Building Technology Wood-frame construction,

building envelopes, and inspection of new and existing structures. Design and construction details with more than 200 drawings. 430 pages.

National Wood in Transportation Information Center Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance
by Michael A. Ritter, 1990: Information on modern timber bridge technology. A comprehensive source for timber bridge design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. 1000 pages.

Wood Reference Handbook Covers specifications for structural wood products, connections, and finishes. Provides details for products, techniques, and applications. Contains over 400 photos and drawings and more than 80 tables. 560 pages.

West Publishing Company Structural Wood Design by Shan Somayaji, 1990: Designed for upperlevel wood courses in civil engineering and architecture. Broad coverage ranges from the design of trusses, arches, and beam columns to wind and seismic analysis. Emphasizes element rather than systems design. 600 pages. ( ISBN 0314481451)

Western Wood Products Association Western Woods Use Book (WWUB) Fourth Edition, 1996: Western
species and grade information, design data, formulas and example problems, shear and moment diagrams, beam design, tables for Western lumber and timbers, column tables, lateral forces information, mechanical connections, Column and Beam (CAB) design PC software, and a users manual. Based on the 1991 NDS . More than 200 pages.

Wood Truss Council of America Commentary for Permanent Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses Guidelines for designing and specifying permanent bracing for
metal-plate-connected wood truss systems. Illustrations clarify key points. 26 pages.

2. MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

Wiley Publishers Simplified Design of Wood Structures Fifth Edition by Harry Parker and
James Ambrose, 1997: Complete and practical introduction to the design of wood structures for buildings. Intended for readers with limited experience in engineering mechanics, structural analysis, or advanced mathematics. 351 pages. (ISBN 0471179892)

American Hardboard Association ANSI Standard ANSI/AHA A135.4-1995 Basic Hardboard. ANSI Standard ANSI/AHA A135.5-1995 Prefinished Hardboard Paneling. ANSI Standard ANSI/AHA A135.6-1998 Hardboard Siding. American Institute of Timber Construction American National Standard for Wood Products Structural GluedLaminated Timber, ANSI/AITC A190.1 Minimum requirements for the
production of structural glued-laminated timber, including sizes and tolerances, grade combinations, lumber, and adhesives.

Wood Truss Council of America Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook Second Edition, 1997:
Information about the truss manufacturing industry, including history, design, fabrication, testing, quality assurance, connection details, and fire-resistance assemblies. Includes roof and floor span tables, design aids, specifications, and a glossary. 400 pages.

Inspection Manual, AITC 200 Details and commentary on requirements

and procedures specified in ANSI/AITC A190.1.

III. TECHNICAL DESIGN LITERATURE

Standard Specifications for Structural Glued-Laminated Timber of Softwood Species, AITC 117 - Manufacturing.

A. General Design
1. DESIGN STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS

American Lumber Standard Committee U.S. Voluntary Product Standard DOC PS 20-99 American Softwood Lumber Standard Standard for sizes, grades, design values, and
grading rules for softwood lumber.

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Packaged with the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood
Construction (1997 Edition) and its Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction, and the NDS Commentary. #T101.

American Wood-Preservers Association Book of Standards Standards in the wood preservation industry.
Covers preservatives, treatments, and analysis of preservatives and of treated wood, plus inspection, care of treated wood, and its use in the field. Includes crossties, glulam, lumber and timbers, marine lumber, poles and piling, and treatment for permanent wood foundations. Introduces the new Use Category System for specifying treated wood products. 466 pages. CD-ROM available.

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Parallels format of the ASD Manual and includes the
AF&PA/ASCE 16-95 Standard for LRFD for Engineered Wood Construction. #T80.

American Institute of Timber Construction Standard Specifications for Structural Glued-Laminated Timber of Softwood Species, AITC 117 - Design Design values and other design
information for softwood glulam timbers and their fastenings.

APA The Engineered Wood Association U.S. Product Standard PS 1 for Construction & Industrial Plywood
Standard for producing, marking, testing, and specifying plywood for construction and industrial applications. Form H850.

Standard Specifications for Structural Glued-Laminated Timber of Hardwood Species, AITC 119 Design values and other design information for hardwood glulam timbers and their fastenings.

Performance Standards and Policies for Structural-Use Panels Qualification and quality assurance test criteria and methods. Form E445. PRR-401: Performance Standard for APA EWS Rim Boards Dimensions and tolerances, performance requirements, test methods, and qualification policy. Form X310. PRI-400: Performance Standard for APA EWS I-Joists Performance
criteria, qualification requirements, and quality assurance information. Form X720.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Plywood Design Specification Section properties, recommended
design stresses and design methods for plywood manufactured under U.S. Product Standard PS1. Form Y510.
PDS Supplement #1: Design and Fabrication of Plywood Curved Panels. Form S811. PDS Supplement #2: Design and Fabrication of Plywood-Lumber Beams. Form S812. PDS Supplement #3: Design and Fabrication of Plywood Stressed-Skin Panels. Form U813. PDS Supplement #4: Design and Fabrication of Plywood Sandwich Panels. Form U814. PDS Supplement #5: Design and Fabrication of All-Plywood Beams. Form H815.

303 Siding Manufacturing Specifications Includes face grades,

grooving, veneer grades, and workmanship requirements. Form B840.

Voluntary Product Standard PS 2-92: Performance Standard for WoodBased Structural-Use Panels Requirements for producing and testing
plywood, OSB, and COM-PLY panels. Form S350.

Diaphragms and Shear Walls Design and construction recommendations for diaphragm systems in floors, shear walls, and roofs. Form L350.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association Structural Design for Hardwood Plywood Wall Panels 20 pages. (1996) Truss Plate Institute National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Standard for the analysis, design,
and manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood trusses. Includes commentary and appendices.

Architectural Woodwork Institute Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards Seventh Edition, Version
1.2: North American Guide Specifications, Standards, and Tests for woodwork and wood doors, including trims, cabinets, paneling, closet shelving, ornamental woodwork, stairs, frames and jambs, windows, screens, blinds, shutters, flush doors, stile and rail doors, and factory finishing. Contains over 900 illustrations and 175 comparison tables. Includes the Quality Certification Program, Fire Code Summary, Building Code Applications, ADA Guidelines, Prequalification Forms, and Warranty/ Guarantee language. CD-ROM available.

Truss Plate Institute National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Standard for the analysis, design, and
manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood trusses. Includes commentary and appendices.

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau Standard Grading Rules No. 17 Grading Rules for the five major species
of West Coast lumber.

Interpretations for the National Grading Rules for Dimension Lumber

Interprets the grade requirements of the National Grading Rule presented in Standard Grading Rules No. 17.

Glued-Laminated Certification and Quality Control Manual Performance standard for the certification and quality control for manufacturing of glued lumber products. 57 pages.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau Grading Rules for Shakes & Shingles Grading rules for Certi-Split
shakes, Certigrade shingles, Certi-Sawn shakes, Certi-RidgeTM hip and ridge, Certigroove sidewall shakes, taper-split shakes, straight-split shakes, and specialty products.

Standard for Machine Stress Rated Lumber Minimum performance requirements for the manufacture and quality control of Machine Stress Rated (MSR), E-rated Structural Laminations, and C14 Tension Lamination lumber.

Composite Panel Association ANSI A208.1-1998: Standard for Particleboard. ANSI A208.2-1994: Standard for Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association American National Standard for Laminated Hardwood Flooring ANSI/ HPVA LF: 8 pages. (1996) Industry Voluntary Standard for Sliced Decorative Wood Face Veneer, DFV-1 9 pages. (1995) American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood ANSI/HPVA HP-1 25 pages. (1994) Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association NeLMA Standard Grading Book Grading rules for Northeastern lumber.
(2000)

Western Wood Products Association Grading Rules for Western Lumber 98 (G-5) Grading Rules for Douglas
Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Hemlock-True Firs, Idaho White Pine, Incense Cedar, Lodgepole Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Sugar Pine, Western Larch, and Western Red Cedar.

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association Quality Industry Standards Industry standards developed by WMMPA. WM 1-89 Hinged Interior Wood Door Jambs. WM 3-89 Exterior Wood Door Frames. WM 4-85 Wood Moulding Requirements. WM 2-82 Vinyl Wrapped Interior Mouldings and Millwork. WM 5-89 Certified Non-Structural Laminated or Finger Jointed Wood. WM 6-87 Non-Pressure Treating of Millwork. WM 8-89 20-Minute Fire-Rated Wood Door Frames.

Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau NSLB Standard Grading Book Grading rules for Northern softwood
lumber. (1993)

B. Structural Products
1. LUMBER

Redwood Inspection Service Standard Specifications for Grades of California Redwood Lumber
Grading rules for Redwood lumber. 124 pages. (2000)

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber (and Supplements) Grading rules for Southern Pine lumber. (1994) Special Product Rules for Radius Edge Decking Span tables and other
information related to design values. (1986)

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural lumber supplement. Over 900 pages. #T101. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural lumber supplement. Over 700
pages. #T80.

Wood Structural Design Data (WSDD) Technical manual on design of

typical wood structural members. Includes data and statistical tables on mechanical and physical properties of lumber, terminology, symbols, design formulas and load tables for large beams, columns, and floor joists. 1986 edition with 1992 revisions. 260 pages. #T05.

Special Product Rule for Prime Dimension Grade descriptions, sizes,

and manufacturing requirements for wane-limited structural lumber. (1996)

Special Product Rules for Structural, Industrial and Railroad FreightCar Lumber Manufacture, grading, and measurement of Southern Pine
lumber used in these applications. (1991)

Span Tables for Joists and Rafters 1993 Edition. Joist and rafter span
tables for dimension lumber. #T03. Includes 1992 design values for joists and rafters. 44 pages. #T04.

Procedures for Mechanically Graded Lumber Standard sizes, visual

grade requirements, grade-stamping, and physical property requirements for mechanically-graded (MSR, MEL, E-lam) Southern Pine lumber.

American Lumber Standard Committee Certified Grading Rules Lists grading rules and accredited agencies.
Shows typical grade stamps.

Glued Lumber Procedures for Southern Pine SPIB minimum requirements for end-glued, face-glued, and edge-glued Southern Pine.

California Redwood Association Redwood Properties & Uses Illustrates Redwood lumber properties.
4 pages.

Spanmaster TM for Western Lumber Hand-held electronic calculator

for designing simply supported, uniformly loaded Western lumber beams, headers, joists, and rafters.

Redwood Architectural Guide Redwood lumber for exterior and

interiors. Includes patterns, grades, and finishing details. 8 pages.

Span Computer (SR) Slide rule to figure spans, spacing, and loading of
Western lumber joists, rafters, and beams.

Dimensional Stability of California Redwood Technical Data Sheet on

the low relative shrinkage of Redwood. 4 pages.

Western Lumber Size-Adjusted Values (571) Base Values for Western lumber multiplied by size and repetitive member adjustment factors. Size-specific design value tables for each of six species combinations. Western Lumber Span Tables (572) Span tables for floor and ceiling
joists and rafters for Western lumber.

Canadian Wood Council The U.S. Span Book for Major Lumber Species Span tables for
Canadian and U.S. dimension lumber.

Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Use Guide Grade descriptions, design values, and sample
specifications. Includes treated Southern Pine, storage, fire, and sound data. 24 pages. #200.

Comparing Machine Stress Rated and Visually Graded Lumber in Walls and Columns. Technical Report No. 1 Assists in selecting grades and
comparing the performance of Machine Stress Rated (MSR) lumber and visually graded lumber in walls and columns. 22 pages.

WWPA Tech Notes Series of special-topic, technical papers.

TN-1: Design Load Tables for Wood Studwalls Subjected to Wind Pressure 6 pages. TN-2: Wood or Horn-Tailed Wasps 2 pages. TN-3: Design Values for ES-LP (Engelmann Spruce-Lodgepole Pine) MSR Grades of 1650 & Higher 2 pages.

Southern Pine Joists & Rafters: Maximum Spans Joist and rafter span
tables for Southern Pine lumber. 36 pages. #202.

Southern Pine Headers & Beams Size selection and allowable load
tables for headers and beams. Includes single and multiple-member Southern Pine lumber, plus Southern Pine glued-laminated timber. 36 pages. #207.

Ponderosa Pine (FS-2) 12 pages. Douglas Fir/Western Larch (FS-3) 20 pages.

Forestry and growing region, harvesting, species attributes, manufacturing, grade classifications, recommended applications and end uses, and treating considerations for Western species and/or species combinations.

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau Grade Stamps for West Coast Lumber Describes how to read and
interpret a grade stamp. Shows examples of grade stamp facsimiles.

Simplified Span Tables for Light Frame Construction Span tables for floor and ceiling joists and rafters of Western lumber species. 8 pages. Allowable Property Values for Softwood Species Allowable design
values in size specific tables with Base Values and size adjustment factors already multiplied out. Tables list species groups. Also available in metric units. 12 pages.

2. GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural glued-laminated timber supplement. Over 900
pages. #T101.

Comparing Machine Stress Rated and Visually Graded Lumber in Walls and Columns. Technical Report No. 1 Assists in selecting grades and
comparing the performance of Machine Stress Rated (MSR) lumber and visually graded lumber in walls and columns. 22 pages.

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural glued-laminated timber supplement. Over 700 pages. #T80.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association Designers Handbook Describes features and physical properties of
Western Red Cedar. Includes tables covering density, sizes, and design values of Western Red Cedar.

Western Wood Products Association Western Woods Use Book Western species and grade information using
Base Values and the 1991 NDS. Includes structural data and design tables, plus PC software program for Column and Beam (CAB) design. (1996)

American Institute of Timber Construction Laminated Timber Design Guide. Engineered Glued-Laminated Timber for Residential Construction Includes simple span beam tables for residential floor and roof loads. Standard Appearance Grades for Structural Glued-Laminated Timber, AITC 110 Definitions of three standard appearance grades as well as
special appearance for glulam.

Spec/Rated SUP-R-FLOOR Glulam Floor System Design and specification of glulam floor systems for commercial buildings.

Western Lumber Product Use Manual Proper selection, specification,

and use of Western species; standard sizes and grades; Base Values along with size and repetitive member adjustment factors; Western species combinations; MSR lumber, posts and timbers, structural decking; fingerjointed grades; span tables; appearance grades and sizes; industrial lumber; properties of sections.

Structural Glued-Laminated Timber Pitched and Curved Glulam Beams of Douglas Fir Simplified design for constant cross-section
members.

Structural Glued-Laminated Timber Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams of Southern Pine Preliminary tabular design information for
Southern Pine pitched and tapered curved beams for several spans. Design loads and roof pitches.

Dimensional Stability (TG-3) Research data on the dimensional stability of Western species. Supported by graphs and charts.

Machine Stress-Rated Lumber (TG-4) What MSR lumber is, how to

specify it, quality control procedures, and code acceptability.

WWPA Grade Stamps (TG-6) Facsimiles and descriptions of WWPA grade stamps for identifying lumber. Structural Glued Lumber (TG-9) Advantages, classifications, design
values, etc., of end-jointed, edge- and face-glued lumber.

Evaluation of Checking in Glued-Laminated Timbers, Technical Note No. 18. Use of a Volume Effect Factor in the Design of Glued-Laminated Timber, Technical Note 21. Mathematical Solution for Design of a Three-Hinged Arch, Technical Note 23.

Engineered Wood Systems Product and Application Guide: Glulams Describes APA EWS trademarked engineered wood products and typical applications. Includes glulam specification guide and information on fire resistant construction. Form EWS Q455.

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes timber poles and piles supplement. Over 700
pages. #T80.

Glulams in Residential Construction Describes residential glulam applications such as headers and ridge beams. Form EWS 5480. Data File: Glued-Laminated Beam Design Tables for Western Species
Recommended preliminary design loads for glulam beams in roof and floor applications. Form EWS S475.

American Wood Preservers Institute Construction Guidelines for Timber Piling Projects Building code
requirements for pressure-treated wood piling. 12 pages.

Pile Foundations: Know-How Series of 14 practical articles on pile

foundations.

Ten Features Often Overlooked About the Extraordinary Wood Pole

4 pages.

Technical Note: Checking in Glued-Laminated Timber Form EWS

R465.

Technical Note: Glulam Purlins for Panelized Roofs Form EWS R485.

Working Load Comparisons of Wood and Thin Walled Steel Poles under NESC Grade C Line Construction Technical bulletin. 8 pages. Pressure-Treated Wood Utility Poles and Our Environment Technical
bulletin. 8 pages.

3. STRUCTURAL-USE PANELS

American Fiberboard Association The Builders Choice Describes fiberboard sheathing applications. American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural-use panels supplement. Over 900 pages.
#T101.

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau SPIB Quality Control Program for Southern Pine Construction Poles, Posts, and Pilings Specifications, treatment, inspection, and marking of
pressure-treated round products. 18 pages.

5. CONNECTIONS

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural-use panels supplement. Over
700 pages. #T80.

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural connections supplement and pre-engineered
metal connectors guideline. Over 900 pages. #T101.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Residential & Commercial Design/Construction Guide Guide to panel
construction systems for residential and commercial/industrial buildings. Form E30.

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes structural connections supplement and
pre-engineered metal connectors guideline. Over 700 pages. #T80.

Nonresidential Roof Systems Panel recommendations for conventional

and panelized roof decks, fire-resistant construction assemblies, costs and insurance. Form A310.

General Dowel Equations for Calculating Lateral Connection Values Technical Report 12 Covers calculation of lateral values for single
dowel type fastener connections using a generalized and expanded form of the NDS yield limit equations. 24 pages.

Performance-Rated Panels Background, benefits, performance testing criteria, and code recognitions. Covers plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, structural particleboard, and composite panels. Form F405. FRP Plywood Fiberglass-reinforced plastic plywood applications,
advantages, fabrication and repair, and specifications. Form G215.

American Institute of Timber Construction Typical Construction Details, AITC 104 Illustrations of recommended
connection and anchorage details for glulam members.

HDO/MDO Plywood High and Medium Density Overlay plywood

applications, properties and characteristics, shop practice, and finishing recommendations. Form B360.

American Society of Civil Engineers Mechanical Connections in Wood Structures ASCE manuals and
reports on engineering practice, No. 84, 1996. Gives state-of-the-art design and research information on mechanical fasteners used in wood connections. 248 pages.

Sanded Plywood Description, advantages, applications, and finishing recommendations. Includes trademark examples and explanations. Form K435. Panel Handbook & Grade Glossary Panel and construction terminology.
Form X505.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Roof Sheathing Fastening Schedules for Wind Uplift Nailing schedules
for wood structural panel roof sheathing for high wind areas. Form T325.

Panel Basics Correspondence Course Training course for building

materials dealer / distributor sales personnel. Form D850.

Engineered Wood Systems Glulam Connection Details Discusses effects of moisture accumulation
and provides connection examples. Form EWS T300.

Nailed Plywood & Lumber Beams Load-span tables and fabrication

information. Form 2416.

Truss Plate Institute

National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Joint design and manufacturing quality
criteria for plated trusses.

4. TIMBER POLES AND PILES

Steel Structures Painting Council Report 87-08 Corrosion-protection

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes timber poles and piles supplement. Over 900 pages.
#T101.

evaluation of field-applied coatings to embedded metal connector plates.

Western Wood Products Association Western Woods Use Book Includes chapter on light-frame and heavytimber connectors.

6. I-JOISTS

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes wood I-joists guideline. Over 900 pages. #T101. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes wood I-joists guideline. Over 700 pages. #T80. Engineered Wood Systems Design/Construction Guide: I-Joists for Residential Floors Span
ratings, installation details, cantilever designs, architectural specifications, engineering design properties, and fire and acoustical design. Form X710.

7. TRUSSES

WTCA Standard Architectural Details v.1.0 Same details that appear in the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook but available electronically in DXF format. Commentary for Permanent Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses Guidelines for designing and specifying permanent bracing for
metal-plate-connected wood truss systems. Illustrations clarify key points. 26 pages.

American Forest & Paper Association Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes metal-plate-connected wood trusses guideline. Over 900
pages. #T101.

Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction Includes metal-plate-connected wood trusses guideline.
Over 700 pages. #T80.

Standard Responsibilities in the Design Process Involving Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses - WTCA 1-1995 Defines the design responsibilities for those involved in the preparation, submittal, review, and approval of each drawing used in the creation of trusses.

Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Floor Trusses Advantages of floor trusses. Includes span
comparison table, typical duct openings and sketches of framing options. 4 pages. #218.

Truss Technology for Builders - Floor Truss Fact Sheet Advantages of floor trusses. Includes color photos, common installation details and a time/material comparison between floor-truss and stick-frame construction. (50/lot). Truss Technology for Builders - Partition Separation Brochure
Addresses truss uplift. Includes definitions of partition separation and diagrams showing methods of prevention. (50/lot).

Truss Plate Institute National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Standard for the analysis, design, and manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood trusses. Includes commentary and appendices.

Truss Technology for Builders - Truss Configurations Shows key truss

elements and terminology, plus 23 sample trusses. (50/lot).

Truss Technology for Builders - Take Five Brochure Addresses issues

for contractors and framers to assist truss manufactures so projects go smoothly and without delays. Covers checking over plans, production schedules, sealed truss designs, and truss delivery. (50/lot).

Commentary and Recommendations for Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (Summary Sheet), HIB-91 Safety and operational guidelines for the proper erection of metal-plateconnected wood trusses. English or Spanish.

Framing the American Dream Report Compares the building of two

identical homes - one conventionally framed, the other built with engineered trusses and wall panels.

Recommended Design Specification for Temporary Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, DSB-89 Bracing for symmetrical dual
pitched triangular, mono pitched triangular, scissors, and 2x4/2x6 parallel chord metal-plate-connected wood trusses spaced four feet on center or less.

C. Structural Framing Systems

1. LIGHT FRAME

Western Wood Products Association Design Values for ES-LP MSR Grades of 1650 & Higher (TN-3) How to
take advantage of specific gravity, compression perpendicular-to-grain, and horizontal shear design values in 1650 Fb and higher Machine Stress Rated grades of the Engelmann Spruce-Lodgepole Pine Western species combination for truss design. 2 pages.

American Forest & Paper Association Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (1995 SBC High Wind Edition) Engineered and prescriptive design
requirements for wood frame one- and two-family dwellings in high wind areas (90-120 mph). Includes commentary. 236 pages. #T10.

Wood Truss Council of America Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook Information about the
truss manufacturing industry, including history, design, fabrication, testing, quality assurance, connection details, and fire-resistance assemblies. Includes roof and floor span tables, design aids, specifications, and a glossary. 400 pages. (1997)

Plank & Beam Framing for Residential Construction Shows how this
floor and roof framing system, traditionally used in heavy timber structures, can be adapted to home building. 28 pages. #T14.

The Wood Frame House as a Structural Unit Evaluates structural performance of a full-scale house subjected to simulated wind and gravity load combinations. 28 pages. #T25.

ASAE EP558, Load Tests for Metal-Clad Wood-Frame Diaphragms

Defines test method for determining the in-plane strength and stiffness of a metal-clad wood-frame diaphragm assembly.

APA The Engineered Wood Association House-Building Basics From foundation layout to floor, wall and roof
construction. Form X461.

ANSI/ASAE EP559, Design Requirements and Bending Properties for Mechanically Laminated Columns Guidelines for designing and calculating allowable bending properties of mechanically laminated columns.

Post-Frame Building Design Engineering analysis and design of postframe buildings. Covers structural loads and design, diaphragms, posts, foundations, lumber treatments, a full-scale building test, and a one-hour wall fire test. 358 pages. (1992)

Canadian Wood Council Canadian Wood-Frame House Construction Guide on building woodframe houses from excavation to finishing touches. Includes illustrations, sizing tables, metric and imperial measurements, Planning Ahead and Checking Back notes, plus Healthy Housing TM tips to improve indoor air quality and minimize environmental impacts. 300 pages. [Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and distributed by the Canadian Wood Council.]

National Frame Builders Association Post-Frame Building Design Manual Proper design of post-frame buildings, including building codes, structural loads and deflection criteria, structural design, diaphragm design, post properties, post foundation design, and design examples. 95 pages. (2000)

Residential Guide to Earthquake Resistance Checklists help assess an existing buildings readiness and indicate improvements that can enhance earthquake resistance. 200 pages. [Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and distributed by the Canadian Wood Council.]

Southern Pine Council, APA The Engineered Wood Association, and National Frame Builders Association Post-Frame Construction Guide Covers advantages, longevity, durability, structural elements and design aid tables, fire, sound, and insurance. 28 pages. #203.

Forest Products Laboratory Wood-Frame House Construction, Agriculture Handbook 73, 1989 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office. Includes detailed
construction drawings. Presents sound principles for homebuilding and guidelines for selecting materials to provide long service. 280 pages.

Truss Plate Institute Recommendations for Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses Used in Post-Frame Construction, HIB-98 Post Frame Summary Sheet Recommendations for safe on-site
storage and handling of trusses and an erection sequence for temporary bracing during truss installation. Limited to post-frame buildings using metal-plate-connected wood trusses.

2. HEAVY TIMBER

American Forest & Paper Association Heavy Timber Construction Details Framing and fastening details.
Includes definitions. 28 pages. #T15.

D. Special Applications
1. TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS

American Institute of Timber Construction Standard for Heavy Timber Construction, AITC 108 Detailed building
code definitions of heavy timber construction.

Standard for Tongue-and-Groove Heavy Timber Roof Decking, AITC 112 Design and application information for 2, 3 and 4 in. thick sawn
decking.

American Institute of Timber Construction Standard for Preservative Treatment of Structural Glued-Laminated Timber, AITC 109 Types, retentions, penetrations, and related information on preservatively treated glulam.

Standard for Dimensions of Structural Glued-Laminated Timber, AITC 113 Depths, widths and tolerances for glulam, and dimensions required
to meet heavy timber construction requirements.

American Lumber Standard Committee Preservative Treated Wood Products Accredited Agencies and Quality Marks Lists accredited agencies for inspection of pressure-treated wood
products. Includes typical quality marks.

Western Wood Products Association Western Woods Use Book Includes section on timber frame connectors,
structural and maintenance considerations for heavy timber frame buildings.

American Wood Preservers Association Book of Standards Standards in the wood preservation industry. Covers
preservatives, treatments, and analysis of preservatives and of treated wood, plus inspection, care of treated wood, and its use in the field. Includes crossties, glulam, lumber and timbers, marine lumber, poles and piling, and treatment for permanent wood foundations. Introduces the new Use Category System for specifying treated wood products. 466 pages. CD-ROM available.

3. POST-FRAME CONSTRUCTION

American Society of Agricultural Engineers ANSI/ASAE EP484.2, Diaphragm Design of Metal-Clad, Wood-Frame Rectangular Buildings Methods for analyzing and designing elements of
the diaphragm system.

American Wood Preservers Institute The American Wood Preserving Industry Brochure Overview of the
treated wood industry and its products.

ASAE EP486.1, Shallow Post Foundation Design Design procedure for

shallow-post foundations that resist moments and lateral and vertical forces acting on them. Provides definitions, material requirements, and design equations. Includes commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions About Treated Wood Answers questions about treated wood, such as alternative products, applications, consumer tips, disposal, environment, health, preservative depletion, and the origin of preservatives. 16-page brochure or 76-page manual.

Designing & Building with Preserved Wood Proper specification of

preserved wood. Reprint from The Construction Specifier. 6 pages.

2. PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATIONS

Designing Retaining Walls, Bulkheads and Seawalls of Treated Timber:

8 pages.

American Forest & Paper Association Permanent Wood Foundation Basic Requirements - T.R. No. 7 Design
and construction of basement and crawl-space foundations using pressure-treated wood and conventional framing methods. Code-approved. 8 pages. #T07.

Improved Standard Designs: Pressure-Treated Timber Crib Walls:

18 pages.

Pentachlorophenol - The Facts Facts on penta-treated wood products.

38 pages.

Consumer Information Sheets: EPA-approved consumer information

on safe handling procedures for wood products treated with Creosote, Pentachlorophenol, and Inorganic Arsenicals.

Canadian Wood Council Permanent Wood Foundations A construction guide covering all aspects
of building a PWF, including basements add-ons and attached garages. Numerous design tables and detailed drawings. 130 pages.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Preservative-Treated Plywood Specifications, uses and advantages,
acceptances, technical data, finishing recommendations, and identification. Form Q220.

Southern Pine Council Permanent Wood Foundations: Design & Construction Guide Design
specifications and structural requirements for PWF systems. Typical applications are illustrated. 60 pages. #400.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau Certi-Last Preservative pressure-treated cedar shakes and shingles. Forest Products Society Selection and Use of Preservative-Treated Wood Details on specific
applications of treated wood from playground structures to permanent wood foundations.

Facts About Permanent Wood Foundations Wood industry response to

claims made by the concrete industry concerning PWF systems. Details advantages of using a PWF system. 16 pages. #401.

A Home Buyers Guide to the Permanent Wood Foundation Advantages of building a new home with the PWF system. 8 pages.
#402.

Your First Look: the Permanent Wood Foundation System Explains

basics of the PWF system, plus advantages. Lists PWF acceptances by building code, lending, and insurance agencies. 2 pages. #405.

National Institute of Building Sciences Wood Protection Guidelines, Protecting Wood From Decay, Fungi, and Termites Technical recommendations to protect wood against decay,
fungi, and termites. 53 pages. (1993)

Southern Pine Council Pressure-Treated Southern Pine Describes the treating process, retention levels, and appropriate uses of wood products treated with waterborne preservatives. Includes industry standards, proper grade, and quality marks for treated lumber, plus suitable fasteners and finishes. 16 pages. #300.

3. TIMBER BRIDGES

American Institute of Timber Construction Glued-Laminated Timber Bridge Systems Basic information on glulam
transverse and longitudinal deck panel systems in highway-bridge applications.

Answers About Treated Wood Products Answers questions about

pressure-treated wood products. Includes guidelines for the safe use and handling of treated wood. 12 pages. #301.

Canadian Wood Council Wood Highway Bridges Focuses on stress-laminated method of rehabilitating nail-laminated decks and constructing new bridges. Over 120 photos, illustrations, design examples, and construction details. Based on Canadian bridge design code. 195 pages.

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau SPIB Pressure Treatment Program Explains wood treatment quality
assurance program.

SPIB Quality Control Procedures for Forest Products Pressure Treated with Waterborne Preservatives Specifications, inspection, and quality
marking of sawn products. 15 pages.

National Wood in Transportation Information Center Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance
Compiles the latest information on modern timber bridge technology. Comprehensive source for timber bridge design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. 1000 pages. (1990)

Western Wood Preservers Institute Guide to the Characteristics, Use and Specifications of Pressure Treated Wood Guide for writing pressure-treated wood specifications for
foundation and marine piling, building poles, lumber and plywood, permanent wood foundations, and glued-laminated timbers.

Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Pedestrian Bridges & Walkways Design and construction
recommendations for elevated boardwalks built of CCA-treated lumber. Illustrates site planning, design, and construction details. Project examples include golf courses, parks, zoos, and waterfront locations. 12 pages. #310.

Best Management Practices for the Use of Treated Wood in Aquatic Environments Guidelines for pressure treating wood to minimize the
migration or leaching of treating preservatives into the environment.

Management of Used Treated Wood Products Regulatory guidelines for

the proper reuse or disposal of treated wood products.

Western Wood Products Association Treated Lumber (A-6) Chemical preservative treatments used for
Western Lumber and how to specify.

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4. MARINE STRUCTURES

Re-Side Your House Guide for residing with APA siding panels. Form
M651. Video also available.

American Wood Preservers Institute Designing Retaining Walls, Bulkheads and Seawalls of Treated Timber
8 pages.

California Redwood Association Redwood Siding Patterns and Applications Details for specifying and
applying siding. Includes pattern profiles, nailing, and finishing details. 8 pages.

Southern Pine Council Marine Construction Manual Southern Pine products, grade descriptions, sample specifications and standard design details for marine structures. 28 pages. #607.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau Exterior and Interior Wall Manual Recommendations for sidewall
application of cedar shakes and shingles.

Marine Construction News Describes the use of CCA-treated Southern

Pine materials for docks, piers, bulkheads, and retaining walls. 8 pages. #601.

Southern Pine Council A Guide to Southern Pine Siding Southern Pine patterns, installation,
finishing, and maintenance. 8 pages. #701.

Marine Case Study: Boardwalks and Piers Shows use of treated Southern Pine to build or refurbish waterfront structures. 6 pages. #608.

Western Wood Preservers Institute Best Management Practices for the Use of Treated Wood in Aquatic Environments Guidelines for pressure treating wood to minimize the
migration or leaching of treating preservatives into the environment.

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Standard Southern Pine Patterns Paneling, siding, flooring, and decking
patterns.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association Installing Siding Explains how to install various types of siding, including
bevel, tongue-and-groove, and lap siding.

5. OUTDOOR DECKS

California Redwood Association Redwood Deck Construction Outdoor deck construction. Includes span
tables and finishing details. 8 pages.

Western Wood Products Association Natural Wood Siding - Technical Guide (TG-8) Grading, names, patterns,
surface textures, and moisture content as it relates to installation recommendations, acclimation, nail selection and placement, nail penetration, back priming and finishes, and comparative grades chart. 12 pages.

Forest Products Society Wood Decks: Materials, Construction and Finishing Design, construction, and maintenance of wood decks. Includes span tables, construction dos and donts, and finishes. 94 pages.

Siding Basics: A Field Guide (A-8) Excerpt from TG-8 to go to the job
site.

Guidelines for Installing and Finishing Wood Siding Over Rigid Foam Sheathing (A-31) Recommendations for sheathing, siding selection, nail
selection and placement, and finishes for wood siding, plus a nailing diagram.

6. SIDING

Exposed Cedar (A-7) Causes, cures, and control of color variations in

exposed Western Red Cedar.

American Forest & Paper Association Recommendations for Installing and Finishing Wood & Hardboard Siding Over Rigid Foam Sheathing Good practice recommendations for
wood siding and foam sheathing. 4 pages. #T54.

7. MOULDING, MILLWORK, WOODWORK

American Hardboard Association Hardboard Siding Application & Storage Instructions - Conventional Housing. APA The Engineered Wood Association Performance Rated Sidings Face grades, textures and patterns,
finishing and refinishing, how to order and specify, basic application recommendations. Form E300.

Architectural Woodwork Institute Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards Seventh Edition, Version
1.2: North American Guide Specifications, Standards, and Tests for woodwork and wood doors, including trims, cabinets, paneling, closet shelving, ornamental woodwork, stairs, frames and jambs, windows, screens, blinds, shutters, flush doors, stile and rail doors, and factory finishing. Contains over 900 illustrations and 175 comparison tables. Includes the Quality Certification Program, Fire Code Summary, Building Code Applications, ADA Guidelines, Prequalification Forms, and Warranty/ Guarantee language. CD-ROM available.

California Redwood Association Redwood Lumber Pattern Book, No. 17 Details of standard Redwood
lumber patterns. 26 pages.

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau The 8000 Series Moulding Book Patterns only. Southern Pine Council Smart Millwork Six case studies of Southern Pine window, door, and
millwork manufacturers. 6 pages. #706.

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Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association From Tree to Trim History, profiles, uses, and building techniques for
wood mouldings. Includes glossary, product patterns and sizes, and photo catalog. 64 pages.

Southern Pine Council Noise Barrier News Describes the use of treated Southern Pine for highway noise barriers. 4 pages. #605.

Southern Pine Furniture News Describes the use of Southern Pine for
high-end and casual furniture lines. 6 pages. #709.

8. FLOORING

APA The Engineered Wood Association Installation and Preparation of Plywood Underlayment for Thin Resilient (Non-Textile) Flooring Installation guide for plywood underlayment. Includes grade chart and fastener schedule. Form L335.

Southern Pine for Materials Handling Applications Emphasis on pallets, crates and specialty packaging. Includes glossary, specialty remanufacture applications, and drawings of various pallet designs and components. 16 pages. #603.

Southern Pine Council A Guide to Southern Pine Flooring Product description, installation,
finishing, and maintenance for interior flooring and exterior porch floors. 20 pages. #705.

E. Other Design Considerations

1. PROPER CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

A Guide to Southern Pine Porch Flooring Design considerations,

specification, handling and storage, installation, and finishing of porch flooring. 4 pages. #313. Video also available.

American Institute of Timber Construction Recommended Practice for Protection of Structural Glued-Laminated Timber During Transit, Storage and Erection, AITC 111 Recommendations for sealers, wrapping, handling and storage of glulam.

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Standard Southern Pine Patterns Paneling, siding, flooring, and decking
patterns.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau New Roof Construction Manual Guidelines for roof application of cedar
shakes and shingles.

9. CONCRETE FORMWORK

Engineered Wood Systems Builder Tips: Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams Recommendations for protecting, storing, and transporting glulam beams. Form EWS R540.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Concrete Forming Grade information, design, and engineering data, and
case histories of concrete form techniques. Form V345.

Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Use Guide Grade descriptions, design values, and sample
specifications. Includes proper lumber storage. 24 pages. #200.

10. OTHER

American Fiberboard Association Fiberboard: The Contractors Choice Describes roof fiberboard as
roofing substrate.

Truss Plate Institute Commentary and Recommendations for Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (Summary Sheet), HIB-91
Safety and operational guidelines for the proper erection of metal-plateconnected wood trusses. English or Spanish.

American Hardboard Association Application Instructions for Basic Hardboard Products Covers construction panels, perforated hardboard (peg board) and underlayment.

Recommended Design Specification for Temporary Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, DSB-89 Bracing for symmetrical dual
pitched triangular, mono pitched triangular, scissors, and 2x4/2x6 parallel chord metal-plate-connected wood trusses spaced four feet on center or less.

American Wood Preservers Institute Improved Standard Designs: Pressure-Treated Timber Crib Walls
18 pages.

Western Wood Products Association Lumber Storage (TG-5) Recommended protected and outside storage
procedures for lumber dealers and contractors.

California Redwood Association Redwood Panel: A Room Instructions for interior wall paneling with
Redwood lumber. 4 pages.

Wood Truss Council of America WTCA Job Site Warning Poster Illustrates proper techniques for unloading, storing, lifting, erecting, and bracing trusses.

Redwood Fences for All Reasons Guide to fence building. Color photos for
dozens of fence designs. 16 pages.

Composite Panel Association MDF From Start to Finish Guide to fabricating, fastening, laminating, and
finishing Medium Density Fiberboard. 36 pages. (1998)

2. DESIGNING FOR PERMANENCE

Particleboard from Start to Finish Complete look at the use of particleboard. Includes machining, sanding, laminating, finishing, assembly, and fastening. 125 pages. (1996)

American Forest & Paper Association Design of Wood Structures for Permanence Emphasizes proper design
and construction to achieve permanent wood structures. Includes text and detailed drawings on how to protect against moisture, termites, and decay. 16 pages. #T16.

RackDeck 2.1 Computer design for wood-based panel shelving by Technology Management and Implementation. (1995)

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APA The Engineered Wood Association Fire-Rated Systems Guide to wood panel systems that meet code and
insurance requirements. Form W305.

California Redwood Association Redwood Properties & Uses Illustrates Redwood lumber properties,
including its fire-resistance and flamespread ratings. 4 pages.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau Certi-Guard Production and testing of fire retardant pressure-treated
cedar shakes and shingles.

American Institute of Timber Construction Designing Structural Glued-Laminated Timber for Permanence, Technical Note No. 12. Guidelines to Minimize Moisture Entrapment in Panelized Wood Roof Systems, Technical Note No. 20. Engineered Wood Systems Moisture Control for Low Slope Roofs Techniques for moisture control in
low-slope roofs, particularly when insulation is used below the roof.

Forest Products Laboratory Analytical Methods for Determining Fire Resistance of Timber Members The Society of Fire Protection Engineers handbook. (1995) Performance of Wood in Fire Lists publications written to facilitate
application of new and existing technologies. (1993)

Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual Systems utilizing gypsum products to
provide fire resistance to walls, partitions, floor-ceilings, roof-ceilings, columns, beams, girders, and trusses.

National Frame Builders Association Report of Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials Documents a one-hour fire test. Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Use Guide Grade descriptions, design values, and sample
specifications. Includes fire-endurance and flame-spread information. 24 pages. #200.

3. FIRE PERFORMANCE

American Forest & Paper Association Improved Fire Safety Design of firestopping and draftstopping for
concealed spaces. 16 pages. #T45.

Flame Spread Performance of Wood Products: DCA No.1 Flame

spread ratings for wood products and species used for interior finishes. 6 pages.

Truss Plate Institute and Wood Truss Council of America Fire Test Report FC-214: ASTM E119-73 Fire Endurance Test of FloorCeiling Assembly Wood Truss with Plywood Floor and Gypsum Wallboard Ceiling - 1-Hour Rating Double layer of gypsum wallboard
secured directly to bottom chords of trusses.

Design of Fire-Resistive Exposed Wood Members: DCA No.2 How

exposed heavy timber and glued-laminated columns and beams can be designed to meet fire-resistive requirements. 10 pages.

Fire Test Report FC-392: ASTM E119 Fire Endurance Test of WoodWebbed Truss Floor-Ceiling Assembly - 1-Hour Rating Single layer of
gypsum, directly applied as ceiling membrane.

One-Hour Fire Rated Exterior Wood-Frame Walls: DCA No.3 How

exterior and interior woof-frame walls can meet fire-resistive requirements.

Fire Test Report UL-L528/L529: Wood Truss Members with Steel Plate Connectors Used in Floor-Ceiling Assemblies One-hour fire test on
parallel chord trusses protected with a single layer of 5/8 Type C wallboard attached to steel furring channels affixed to the bottom chords.

Component Additive Method (CAM) for Calculating and Demonstrating Assembly Fire Endurance: DCA No.4 Procedure to calculate the fire
endurance rating of a wood-frame wall, roof, or floor/ceiling assembly. (1991) 6 pages. #T20.

Calculating the Fire Resistance of Exposed Wood Members: Technical Report 10 Design of beams and columns so that a sufficient cross
section of wood remains to sustain design loads for the required duration of fire exposure. 45 pages.

Underwriters Laboratory Fire Resistance Directory Fire-resistance ratings for beams, columns,
floors, roofs, through-penetration firestop systems, walls, and partitions.

Western Wood Products Association Flame Spread Ratings (A-4) Flame spread ratings and smoke developed
index numbers for Western species.

Heat Release Rates of Construction Assemblies By the Substitution Method:Technical Report No. 9 Measurement methods to determine the
rate of heat release of full-scale assemblies. 24 pages. #T27.

Fire Performance Characteristics of Protected Wood and Steel FloorCeiling Assemblies: Appendix to Technical Report No. 9 Fire tests
demonstrating the heat release of full-scale wood and steel-joist floor assemblies by comparison of fuel consumption data. 20 pages. #T28.

4. SOUND CONTROL

American Fiberboard Association Sound-Deadening Board Helps eliminate noise pollution. APA The Engineered Wood Association Noise-Rated Systems Fundamentals of acoustics, FHA recommendations, and STC and IIC ratings for numerous panel-construction assemblies. Form W460.

American Institute of Timber Construction Calculation of Fire Resistance of Glued-Laminated Timbers, Technical Note 7 Calculate sizes required for one-hour fire ratings of glulam.
Glulam: Superior Fire Resistance.

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Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Use Guide Grade descriptions, design values, and sample
specifications. #200. Includes sound-transmission information. 24 pages.

Western Wood Products Association Exposed Cedar (A-7) Solutions for color variation from weathering of
Western Red Cedar.

Truss Plate Institute Commentary & Appendices to ANSI/TPI 1-1995 STC/IIC ratings for fire
rated assemblies UL-L528/L529 and FC-214 incorporating subfloor covering combinations of carpet & pad, vinyl, lightweight concrete, and Gypcrete.

Natural Wood Siding Technical Guide (TG-8) Selection, installation and finishing of solid wood siding. 12 pages. Supported by video.

7. REPAIR AND REMODELING

5. CODE CONFORMANCE

American Forest & Paper Association Code Conforming Wood Design Guide General summary of allowable
wood uses, including building height and area requirements. Windowsbased software.

American Institute of Timber Construction In-Service Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Glued-Laminated Timbers Subject to Decay Conditions, Technical Note No. 13. Use of Epoxies in Repair of Structural Glued-Laminated Timber, Technical Note No. 14. APA The Engineered Wood Association Re-Side Your House Guide for residing with APA siding panels. Form
M651. Video also available.

The Remodeling Decision Guide for homeowners considering remodel6. WOOD FINISHES
ing. Form N445. Video also available.

American Forest & Paper Association How to Paint Your Wood House Tips on exterior painting. Includes wood
surfaces, moisture control, paints and finishes, and application procedures. 32 pages. #T09.

APA The Engineered Wood Association and the Southern Pine Council Roof Alterations and Renovations Case histories for nonresidential and
historical replacement of flat roofs with pitched roofs, using engineered trusses and structural panels. 16 pages. Form 325A.

Finishing Exterior Wood Products Characteristics affecting finish

durability. Describes types of finishes and application techniques. 18 pages. #T51.

Canadian Wood Council Renovators Technical Guide Describes how systems in a house interact
and how a renovation to one system can affect another. [Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and distributed by the Canadian Wood Council.]

American Hardboard Association Finishing Recommendations for New Construction Utilizing Unprimed, Primed and Prefinished Hardboard Siding. APA The Engineered Wood Association Performance Rated Sidings Face grades, textures and patterns, finishing
and refinishing, how to order and specify, basic application recommendations. Form E300.

Building Solutions: A Problem Solving Guide for Builders & Renovators States the problem, identifies the cause, and then provides solutions
needed to prevent problems. Covers all major areas of residential construction. [Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and distributed by the Canadian Wood Council.]

California Redwood Association Redwood Interior Finishes Chart illustrates the variety of interior finishes for Redwood. 4 pages.

Western Wood Products Association Field Guide to Common Framing Errors (JLC-2) Focuses on common
job-site errors. Reprinted from Journal of Light Construction. 6 pages.

Redwood Exterior Finishes Chart illustrates the variety of exterior

finishes for Redwood. 4 pages.

Common Roof-Framing Errors (JLC-3) Focuses on problems and solutions with trusses, rafters, collar ties and structural ridges. Reprinted from Journal of Light Construction. 4 pages.

Painting Exterior Redwood Preparation, painting, and maintenance of

exterior Redwood. 4 pages.

Forest Products Society Finishes for Exterior Wood Guide to the painting and staining of wood
homes, decks, and log structures. Includes proper selection, application, and maintenance of exterior wood finishes. 128 pages.

8. OTHER

American Forest & Paper Association Radon Reduction in Wood Floor and Wood Foundation Systems Techniques for minimizing radon intrusion into new houses, or reducing its intrusion into existing houses over basements or crawlspaces, with emphasis on permanent wood foundations. 20 pages. #T24.

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

Standards for painting and other decorative coating systems, including paint colors and wallcovering installations.

Wood Products Metric Planning Package Wood products industry report

on status of metric activity. Includes metric sizes for dimension lumber, guidelines for converting to metric units, and reference to latest industry standards incorporating metric units. 30 pages. #T67.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association Finishing and Maintenance Describes finishing and maintenance
techniques. Includes finishing concepts, understanding extractive bleeding, cleaners and restorers for wood decks and siding, and application recommendations.

Energy Conservation Study: A Performance Comparison of a WoodFrame and a Masonry Structure: Technical Report No. 8 Comparative
costs in heating and cooling a wood-frame and a masonry test structure in the Phoenix, Arizona area. 16 pages. #T26.

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Canadian Wood Council Building Materials for the Environmentally Hypersensitive Guide for
people with environmental hyper-sensitivities, serious asthma or allergies, and for those who design and build housing for them. Includes 180 product listings, personal test instructions and a comprehensive index. 238 pages. [Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and distributed by the Canadian Wood Council.]

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association Lumber Specifications Information for specifying siding, decking, trim
boards, timbers and landscape lumber, and fences and gates.

Western Wood Preservers Institute Guide to the Characteristics, Use and Specifications of Pressure Treated Wood Guide for writing pressure-treated wood specifications for foundation and marine piling, building poles, lumber and plywood, permanent wood foundations, and glued-laminated timbers.

Passive Solar Home Designs Describes how houses should be designed

to capture the suns free energy. Includes 20 passive solar home designs and a CD-ROM to assist with window selection software and Healthy Housing TM tips. 117 pages. [Published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and distributed by the Canadian Wood Council.]

Forest Products Society The Nature of Wood and Wood Products Series of 15 individual study
modules designed to provide a basic understanding of wood as a material and of the principal products made of wood. On CD-ROM.

Western Wood Products Association Specifying Lumber (A-2) Guide for specifying Western Lumber. Western Lumber Product Use Manual Proper selection, specification,
and use of Western species.

Wood Truss Council of America Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook Information about the
truss manufacturing industry. Includes specifications. 400 pages. (1997)

IV. SPECIFICATION WRITING GUIDELINES

WTCA Standard Architectural Details v.1.0 Same details that appear in

the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook but available electronically in DXF format.

American Wood Preservers Association Book of Standards Standards in the wood preservation industry. Covers
preservatives, treatments, and analysis of preservatives and of treated wood, plus inspection, care of treated wood, and its use in the field. Includes crossties, glulam, lumber and timbers, marine lumber, poles and piling, and treatment for permanent wood foundations. Introduces the new Use Category System for specifying treated wood products. 466 pages. CD-ROM available.

Commentary for Permanent Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses Guidelines for designing and specifying permanent bracing for
metal-plate-connected wood truss systems. Illustrations clarify key points. 26 pages.

Standard Responsibilities in the Design Process Involving Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses - WTCA 1-1995 Defines the design responsibilities for those involved in the preparation, submittal, review and approval of each drawing used in the creation of trusses.

American Wood Preservers Institute Designing & Building with Preserved Wood Guide to properly specifying
preserved wood Reprint from The Construction Specifier. 6 pages.
V. CONCEPTS

APA The Engineered Wood Association Short Form Specification for Panels Sample specifications for Sheathing, Sturd-I-Floor, Siding, and Sanded Panels. Form Y310.

A. Ideas and Project Plans

American Institute of Timber Construction Structural Glued-Laminated Timber in Religious Structures. A Portfolio of Religious Structures. American Wood Preservers Institute AWPI Centurys Best Awards Features winners in competition to outstanding treated wood projects. 24 pages.

Short Form Specification for I-Joists and Rim Board Sample specifica
tions for APA performance rated I-joists and rim boards. Form Y315.

Architectural Woodwork Institute Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards Guide Specifications, Standards, and Tests for woodwork and wood doors, including trims, cabinets, paneling, closet shelving, ornamental woodwork, stairs, frames and jambs, windows, screens, blinds, shutters, flush doors, stile and rail doors, and factory finishing. Over 900 illustrations and 175 comparison tables. CD-ROM available.

Veneer Solutions How to specify veneers. Guide to all types of veneer

matching. Includes veneer plate book with line art drawings and color photos showing veneer figures and cuts. 56 pages. (1998)

APA The Engineered Wood Association The Handy Plan Catalog More than 50 indoor and outdoor panel project
plans. Form Y630.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau Product Specifications Recommended uses and product descriptions of
cedar shakes, shingles, and specialty products.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association Hardwood Plywood Guide A reference guide and sales handbook to
hardwood plywood. 49 pages. (1999)

Southern Pine Council Southern Pine Use Guide Grade descriptions, design values, and sample
specifications. 24 pages. #200.

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California Redwood Association Redwood Lumber Grades & Uses Color photographs show Redwood
grades and descriptions of typical uses.

Washington State History Museum HDO plywood in 6,800 gang forms used to construct 11 arches. Form W115. Investco Financial Corp Open office design exposes elements of wood
construction. Form W125.

Redwood Homes: Art in Architecture Color concept book showing Redwood in the home. 12 pages.

Disney Ice Ice arena features arched Southern Pine glulam girders and
1-1/8 in. plywood roof sheathing. Form W120.

Redwood Landscape Architecture Shows Redwood grades for a variety

of garden applications. 8 pages.

Build It with Redwood Detailed project plans on Lake Tahoe Gazebo,

Windsor Shade Shelter, Mendocino Bench, and Sonoma Picnic Table. Includes construction and materials lists.

Home Depot Plywood panel deck pallets for the automated storage and retrieval systems at this warehouse. Form X145. Bear Hill Condominiums Cost and labor advantages of a multifamily
development that used oriented strand board instead of gypsum wallboard. Form X160.

Canadian Wood Council Wood Design & Building A magazine about the creative use of wood in
architecture from North America and around the world. Each issue features innovative design and construction ideas, along with building code-related technical articles. Published quarterly.

Microtel Inn Hotels Highlights a Microtel Inn owners decision to switch

from gypsum wallboard to oriented strand board wall sheathing. Form X165.

The New Architecture of Wood Selection of 30 buildings featuring wood

as the material of choice. Contains colorful photographs. 240 pages. [Published by Gingko Press and distributed through Wood Design & Building magazine.]

Liberty High School Glulam, I-joists, and plywood used for a high school campus complex of 19 buildings. Form Y115. Northgate Mall Aesthetics and shear design values of engineered wood products in a shopping mall renovation. Form Y120.

Houses of the Century Detailed guide of the most influential residential structures of the 20th Century. Contains a selection of 25 houses designed and built between the early 1900s and the late 1980s by 25 of the greatest architects. 228 pages. [Published by Gingko Press and distributed through Wood Design & Building magazine.]

Southern Pine Council Case Study: Restaurants Engineered wood roof systems used in restaurant designs for Burger King, Hardees and Shoneys.

Case Study: Hotel Engineered wood systems for a three-story Marriott

Courtyard Hotel.

Southern Pine Council Garden & Outdoor Idea Book Ideas for projects using pressure-treated
Southern Pine. Photos of completed structures, large and small, plus ideas for using treated lumber leftovers. Includes project plans. #304.

Case Study: Office/Retail Centers Engineered wood systems save time

and money for developers of three projects in different parts of the country.

Case Study: Todd Warehouse A contractor switched to an engineered

wood roof system for his 18,000 square-foot warehouse.

Lawn & Porch Furniture Booklet Plans for building six projects: tables
and chairs for porch or lawn use. Includes material lists. 12 pages. #360.

Case Study: Banks Construction of four banks in different regions of the

country using Southern Pine products.

Western Wood Products Association Western Wood Species Book, Vol. 1, Dimension Lumber Color illustrations show characteristics of Douglas Fir, Larch, Hem-Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Western Woods.

Case Study: Institutional Buildings Nursing homes and other life-care facilities are saving up to 35% using engineered wood systems. Case Study: Hotel/Motel Engineered Southern Pine components and
framing speed construction of moderately priced lodging.

Western Wood Species Book, Vol. 2, Selects/Finishes/Commons Boards Color illustrations show comparative grades and species characteristics for boards. 52 pages.

Case Study: Educational Buildings Engineered wood components for

building schools.

Western Wood Species Book, Vol. 3, - Factory Lumber Color photographs show cutting recommendations and percentage of recovery for factory lumber graded under WWPA, WCLIB, and Export R Rules. Includes factory and shop grades in Ponderosa Pine, Sugar Pine, Douglas Fir, and Hem-Fir.

Post-Frame Construction Case Study Engineered wood systems for

equestrian structures.

Case Study: Treated Joists Help Create Lifetime Floor Treated Southern
Pine in moisture-prone areas, around and beneath kitchens and baths.

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association 500 Do-It-Yourself Wood Moulding Projects How to use wood mouldings for building everything from birdhouses to bookshelves, from door trim to drawer dividers and from planters to picture frames.

Case Study: Assembly Buildings Southern Pine engineered components, plus glued-laminated timber, used to build restaurants, a church, transit station, and nature center. 8 pages. #253.

Western Wood Products Association Multi-Story Wood Frame No. 1 (MS1) Copperfield Hill, a retirement
community in Minneapolis, received a Senior Housing Award of Excellence for its outstanding atrium design.

B. Case Studies
APA The Engineered Wood Association Van Norman Reservoir Describes 665,000 square foot wood reservoir
cover. Form V110.

Multi-Story Wood Frame No. 2 (MS2) The Delancey Street Foundation Triangle is a three-story wood-frame rehabilitation center in San Francisco in a Seismic Zone 4. It suffered no damage in the October 17, 1989 San Francisco earthquake. Multi-Story Wood Frame No. 3 (MS3) One McKnight Place, a retirement community in St. Louis is a three- and four-story multi-wing structure over one story of post-tension concrete. It won NAHBs award for best LowRise Senior Housing facility in 1989.

Wisconsin Visitors Center Glulam beams and exposed wood roof decking used in 10,000 square foot structure. Form W110.

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VI. AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS

American Institute Of Timber Construction The Manufacture and Use of Structural Glued-Laminated Timber Production, quality control, and construction application. 65 slides with script.

AITC, Imagination in Wood Commercial applications of glulam with

testimonials from developers and builders. Video.

AITC, Peak of Performance Advantages, uses, and installation of panel ized wood systems with testimonials from installers and designers. Video. Stock Beams Residential and light commercial glulam applications with testimonials from engineers and architects. Video. Sup-R-Floor Quality glulam floor systems for low-rise projects. Video.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Selling APA Panels Addresses common questions about structural panel
selection and application. 20-minute video with booklet.

Quality Roof Construction How to reduce complaints and callbacks

with proper installation of roof sheathing. 15-minute video.

Quality Floor Construction How to choose the right materials and

install them for best performance. Includes single- and double-layer floors, the APA Glued Floor Systems, and proper spacing and nailing techniques. 15-minute video.

Southern Pine Lumber: Facts for Retailers Training program divided into five chapters: 1) What is Southern Pine? 2) Sizes, Grades, & Grade Marks 3) Proper Storage & Handling 4) CCA-treated Southern Pine and 5) Advantages that sell Southern Pine. 33-minute video packaged with Southern Pine publications. AV30. Southern Pine Flooring Installation of 1x4 strip flooring over a concrete slab, from start to finish. Explains product selection, installation, finishing, and maintenance details. 16-minute video with brochure. AV50. Southern Pine Porches Construction of a residential porch featuring installation of 1x4 pressure-treated Southern Pine porch flooring. Includes the treating process, industry standards, moisture considerations, product selection, design and construction tips, plus finishing the porch. 13-minute video. AV55. Souths Amazing Forests Historical account of the forest industry in the
South. 25-minute video. AV20.

Installing and Finishing APA Siding Describes APA Rated Sidings and
explains installation and finishing techniques. Includes single- and doublewall construction. 15-minute video.

California Redwood Association Properties & Uses Slide Show Properties of Redwood and how these
characteristics are used in construction. 30 slides with script or 18-minute video.

Redwood Beauty that Lasts Redwood applications, decks, fences, and

outdoor structures. 8-minute video.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau New Roof Construction (Guide to Cedar Roofing) Tools-of-the-trade,
product features, advantages and benefits. Installation techniques for hips & ridges, skylights, roof vents, and chimneys. 15-minute video.

Wood Truss Council of America Keys to Quality Wood Truss Construction Strategies truss manufacturers use to produce a high-quality wood truss. 20-minute video.

Bracing and Erecting Wood Trusses Industry-recommended erection

and bracing practices. 17-minute video.

Southern Pine Council Nothing Complicated, Nothing Complex Construction details for a full
basement application of the Permanent Wood Foundation system. 12-minute video. AV40.

Safety in the Truss Plant I Critical truss plant safety considerations. 12-minute video. English or Spanish. Safety in the Truss Plant II Reviews five main saw types used in a truss plant, and how to reduce risk of injury. 26-minute video. English or Spanish. Safety in the Truss Plant III Material handling safety procedures from raw material to the finished product to the job site. 14-minute video. Framing the American Dream Advantages of framing with components. Shows the construction process of two identical homes one conventionally framed, the other built with engineered trusses and wall panels. 34-minute video. MPC Trusses: Fire Performance,Tactics and Strategy Educating the fire
service about the truss industry. 26-minute video.

Comfortable Living: The PWF System Advantages of the Permanent Wood Foundation. 10-minute video. AV70. Engineered Wood Roof Systems: The Cost-Effective Alternative Startto-finish process of how engineered wood components were used for the roof system of a retail complex. 12-minute video. AV60.

Case Study: Wood Bridges Follows construction of a typical wood bridge in a Florida state park. 10-minute video. AV80. Empirical Design Values Explains background of the North American
In-Grade Testing program and resulting new, empirical design values for Southern Pine dimension lumber. 12-minute video. AV90.

Preserving Our Forests (high school) How pressure-treated wood

extends the life of wood structures. Includes brief history and details of the treating process. 7-minute video. AV35.

Fire Presentation Slide Program Fire performance of wood trusses. Includes fire statistics, ASTM E119 fire testing, fire assembly performance, char rates, firestopping, and sprinklers. 102 slides. Companion to WTCA fire video. Building with Floor Trusses How to construct buildings using floor
trusses. 11-minute video.

House (grades 2 thru 6) Tale of a trees life-cycle journey to become

part of a familys home. Includes lumber manufacturing process, home construction, and forest replanting. 9-minute video. AV45.

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VII. COMPUTER SOFTWARE

American Forest & Paper Association WoodWorks Design Office 2000 Allows sizing of structural members
such as joists, studs, beams, and columns for different load conditions. Incorporates the 1997 National Design Specification(r) for Wood Construction. Includes WoodWorks Sizer, Shearwalls, and Connections programs, plus Code Conforming Wood Design.

American Institute of Timber Construction WoodWorks for AITC For design of constant cross section rectangular
shaped glued-laminated timber beams for simple and multiple span applications.

APA The Engineered Wood Association WoodCad Consists of two modules for beam and column design. WoodCad Beam includes sawn lumber, glulam beams and APA EWS PRI-400 I-joists, plus streamlines commercial roof design. WoodCad Column simplifies design of complex multiple story columns.

National Frame Builders Association Annual Membership Directory Post-frame member professionals. Composite Panel Association Buyers & Specifiers Guide CPA member Particleboard and Medium
Density Fiberboard (MDF) grades and their applications.

Western Wood Products Association Western Woods Use Book (WWUB) Chapter 8 includes disk and Users
Manual for WWPAs Western Lumber Column And Beam (CAB) design program for simple-span beams and pin-ended columns. Available only with WWUB.

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association Membership Directory SLMA members by state. Lists equipment,
products manufactured, and sales managers.

VIII. SOURCES OF SUPPLY

Southern Forest Products Association SFPA Buyers Guide SFPA members. Includes member mills, products,
capacities and equipment, and sales managers. 32 pages. #101.

American Fiberboard Association Fiberboard Sources Cellulosic fiberboard products. American Hardboard Association Hardboard Source of Supply Membership directory. American Institute of Timber Construction Membership Directory Manufacturers and products for glued-laminated
timber.

Southern Pine Council International Buyers Guide SPC members products/services available
for export. Includes mill locations and company contacts. English #550, Japanese #552, Spanish #551.

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau SPIB Roster SPIB subscribers by state, items produced, and estimated
production.

American Wood-Preservers Association Treating Plants in the United States, 1997 List of about 445 treating
plants operating in the U.S. in 1997. Includes company name, plant location, class of preservatives used, number and size of treating cylinders, but no information on commodities or services provided. 40 pages. (1998)

Southern Pressure Treaters Association Treated Member Directory Includes association information. West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau Buyers Guide Producers, products manufactured, and mill sales
contacts.

American Wood Preservers Institute Membership Directory APA The Engineered Wood Association Membership and Product Directory Product classifications available
from each APA producing member. Form K815.

Western Wood Preservers Institute Western Manufacturers of Quality Pressure-Treated Wood Products
WWPI members. Includes product availability, facility addresses, telephone, and fax numbers.

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau Buyers Guide Directory of manufacturing and affiliate members.
Includes their products, services and locations.

Western Wood Products Association Buyers Manual (A-26) Gives names, addresses, facilities, and products
of members of the Western wood products region.

Engineered Wood Systems Source List Producing Members Form EWS R530. Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association Where to Buy Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Annual directory.
130 pages.

Wood Truss Council of America Membership Directory WTCA members by state and products
manufactured.

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Published by members of the Wood Products Council (WPC)

Southern Pine Council
P.O. Box 641700 Kenner, Louisiana 70064-1700 504/443-4464 FAX 504/443-6612 www.southernpine.com

American Forest & Paper Association American Wood Council

1111 19th Street, N.W., Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20036 202/463-4713 FAX 202/463-2791 www.awc.org

APA The Engineered Wood Association

P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, Washington 98411 253/565-6000 FAX 253/565-7265 www.apawood.org

Canadian Wood Council

1400 Blair Place, Suite 210 Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9B8 Canada 613/747-5544 FAX 613/747-6264 www.cwc.ca

Western Wood Products Association

522 S.W. Fifth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, Oregon 97204-2122 503/224-3930 FAX 503/224-3934 www.wwpa.org

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