Apa 303 Rated Siding

Most osb sidings are manufac tured from oriented wood strands and overlaid with a resin treated paper.

Apa 303 rated siding. Typical size is 4 ft x 8 ft but other sizes may also be produced. All of these prod ucts are available as either lap or panel siding. Other texture and finish options not listed are available by request. Texture 1 11 or t1 11 is a registered trade name for a special apa 303 rated siding panel.

T1 11 is an all veneer plywood panel with shiplapped edges and parallel grooves 1 4 deep 3 8 wide. The allowable number of repairs is proportional for other sizes. 2 4 common performance categories and corresponding span ratings. Commonly square edge but may be produced with tongue and groove edges.

Maximum number of repairs allowed on the face of a 2440mm 96 by 1220mm 48 panel. However some plywood panels are available with a hardboard face. Smartcore pine siding smartcore premium 303 plywood siding is ideal for exterior applications in residential and nonresidential construction new construction remodeling and industrial projects. Span rating siding panels shall qualify for span ratings by meeting the requirements of section 7 1 or 7 2.

Hardel s 303 6sw and 303 18sw fir siding panels are both available in a wide variety of styled groove patterns. Make sure to check the apa s technical note on finishing apa rated siding for protection and appearance to check finish compatibility. Apa sized for spacing exterior rated siding 303 18 s w 11 32 inch 24 oc group 1 panel grade span rating thickness mill number exposure durability classification product standard panel grade span rating thickness mill number exposure durability classification panel grade span rating thickness mill number exposure durability classification apa s performance rated panel standard siding. Panel patches in apa 303 series specialty siding panels 7.

Apa trademarked 303 siding is an all veneer panel manufactured to apa 303 siding specification. T1 11 is a 19 32 or 5 8 plywood panel with shiplapped edges and parallel grooves 1 4 deep 3 8 wide. For further details on apa rated siding refer to the product guide for performance rated siding form e300 which covers face grades textures and patterns finishing and refinishing how to order and specify and basic application recommendations. Alternatively panels may qualify for span ratings by performance testing in accordance with the requirements of manufacturing and performance standard for apa rated siding panels.

Apa rated sheathing panels are produced as plywood or oriented strand board osb. The 303 siding grade indicates the number and type of repairs on the face of apa 303 siding external cladding.