Wood Structural Panels. OSB and plywood, referred to as “wood structural panels” in the code, are manufactured with an alternating layer direction using moisture-resistant adhesive. The panels must ...

Nail-laminated timber (NLT) – NLT is created from individual dimension lumber members (2-by-4, 2-by-6, etc.), stacked on edge and fastened with nails or screws to create a larger structural panel.

With wood structural panels, the shear values in SDPWS are a function of fastener size and spacing, panel thickness and grade, and the specific gravity of the framing material. SDPWS Table 4.3A ...

Wood structural panels deliver quality furniture that will stand up to the rigors of years of use. Plywood and OSB panels eliminate the need for drying yards and dry kilns for frame stock, ...

Complementary standards in Canada are CSA-O121 for Douglas-fir plywood and CSA-O325 for all structural wood panels. Quality Assurance. Once certified, ...

By Andie Lowenstein, Associate Editor. Washington, D.C.—The American Wood Council recently introduced four new standards, which are referenced in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC).This ...

The city’s recently amended building code includes provisions that specifically address high winds and tornadoes, including the use of continuous wood structural panel sheathing on all exterior ...