The span ratings for apa rated sturd i floor and underlayment panels like those for apa rated sheathing are based on application of the panel with the long dimension or strength axis across three or more supports.
Apa rated siding.
Apa rated siding is produced with span ratings of 16 and 24 inches.
Typical size is 4 ft x 8 ft but other sizes may also be produced.
Apa rated sheathing panels are produced as plywood or oriented strand board osb.
Make sure to check the apa s technical note on finishing apa rated siding for protection and appearance to check finish compatibility.
Commonly square edge but may be produced with tongue and groove edges.
Other texture and finish options not listed are available by request.
Siding panels shall qualify for span ratings by meeting the requirements of section 7 1 or 7 2.
Panels and lap siding may be used direct to studs or over nonstructural wall sheath ing sturd i wall construction or over nailable panel or lumber sheathing double wall construction.
Panel siding may be applied over sheathing or directly over studs in sturd i wall single wall application.
Describes performance standards for structural wood panels and the compositions of different types of apa panels with the performance rated designations of apa rated sheathing apa rated sturd i floor and apa rated siding.
For decades apa rated siding products have been lending strength and beauty to contemporary residential and light commercial buildings.
The span rating on apa rated sturd i floor underlayment and apa rated siding panels appears as a single number.
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Apa rated siding is available as both panel and lap siding.
Apa rated siding panels and lap siding are structural products produced with known and reliable strength and stiffness properties.
2 4 common performance categories and corresponding span ratings performance category span rating 3 8 24 0 7 16 24 16.
Panels and lap siding with a span rating of 16 inches apa.
Siding panels can be applied direct to studs or over sheathing.