TDL - Other Design Considerations - Proper Construction Techniques
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.
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Build A Better Home: Foundations
This publication describes Build A Better Home design details for foundations and outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew growth. Revised January 2003. (Form A520 - 6 pages)
Build A Better Home: Mold and Mildew
This Build A Better Home publication outlines the characteristics of mold and mildew, the effect they can have on a structure and its inhabitants, and methods for prohibiting their growth. (Form A525 - 4 pages)
Build A Better Home: Roofs
This publication describes Build A Better Home design details for roofs. Revised January 2003. (Form A535 - 20 pages)
Build A Better Home: Walls
This publication describes the three primary sources of moisture in wood wall construction and methods of preventing its penetration. Revised November 2002. (Form A530 - 12 pages)
Builder Tips: Cut Callbacks with Proper Spacing and Nailing
Includes spacing and nailing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor, and APA 303 Siding. (Form M300 - 2 pages)
Builder Tips: How To Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Shingles
Describes procedures to minimize buckling. (Form K310 - 2 pages)
Builder Tips: Proper Installation of APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications
Step-by-step instructions for roof sheathing installation. Revised December 2004. (Form N335 - 2 pages)
Builder Tips: Proper Selection and Installation of APA Plywood Underlayment
Includes information on selection, handling, installation, and fastening. (Form R340 - 2 pages)
Builder Tips: Steps to Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System
Describes how to prevent floor complaints and callbacks with proper floor sheathing installation. (Form Q300 - 2 pages)
Builder Tips: Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels
Describes recommended handling for shipping, storage, and on the jobsite. (Form U450 - 2 pages)
Builder Tips: Storage, Handling & Safety Recommendations for APA Performance Rated I-Joists
Includes important tips for storage, handling and jobsite use. (Form Z735 - 2 pages)
Installation of Stucco Exterior Finish Over Structural Wood Panel Wall Sheathing
Describes recommended wall construction methods for the installation of stucco exterior finish over structural wood panel wall sheathing. (Form Q370 - 6 pages)
Minimizing Buckling of Wood Structural Panels in High Risk Applications
Techniques applicable for construction with close nail spacing, 3-ply plywood with face grain parallel to supports, and with oversized panels. (Form X480 - 2 pages)
Technical Note: Condensation Causes and Control
(Form X485 - 3 pages)
Technical Note: Structural Adhesives for Plywood-Lumber Assemblies
Covers structural adhesives for strength and stiffness, and semi-structural adhesives for stiffness only. (Form Y391 - 4 pages)
Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau
New Roof Construction Manual
Guidelines for roof application of cedar shakes and shingles. Multiple PDF files.
Engineered Wood Systems
Builder Tips: Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams
Recommendations for protecting, storing, and transporting glulam beams. Form EWS R540.
Southern Pine Council
Southern Pine Use Guide
Grade descriptions, design values, and sample specifications. Includes proper lumber storage. 24 pages. #200.
Raised Floor Systems
Ten advantages of raised floor systems for home construction, including termite protection.
Raised Floor Design & Construction Manual
How to build homes using a raised floor platform type construction. Advantages, materials, construction details, foundation types, soil information, design criteria and more. 48 pages. #411.
Truss Plate Institute
Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) 1-03 Booklet
The Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing & Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses. This document jointly produced by WTCA and the Truss Plate Institute, is the industry's new and improved guide for jobsite handling, installing and bracing of trusses. It effectively replaces the HIB-91 booklet. Each of the eleven sections of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet are also printed as individual summary sheets which will replace the HIB-91 Summary Sheet, WTCA-B1, WTCA-B2, HIB-98 as well as several of the WTCA’s TTBs.
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.
Western Wood Products Association
Western Lumber Framing Basics (TG-7)
Illustrated guide covering common framing practices in floor, wall and roof construction.
Lumber Storage (TG-5)
Recommended protected and outside storage procedures for lumber dealers and contractors.
Wood Truss Council of America
Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) 1-03 Booklet
The Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing & Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses. This document jointly produced by WTCA and the Truss Plate Institute, is the industry's new and improved guide for jobsite handling, installing and bracing of trusses. It effectively replaces the HIB-91 booklet. Each of the eleven sections of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet are also printed as individual summary sheets which will replace the HIB-91 Summary Sheet, WTCA-B1, WTCA-B2, HIB-98 as well as several of the WTCA’s TTBs.
TTB - Building with Wall Panels
This four-page document contains essential information for wall panel installers. There is a comparison of time and material savings of wall panels over stick framing from the Framing the American Dream project. Allows for wall panel manufacturers to improve communication with installers with the checklist of dimensions required before the design and manufacturing process begins. Includes a recommended procedure for installation of wall panels with step-by-step instructions and graphics.
