Comparing North American and Imported Engineered Wood Products By Kurt Bigbee, Senior Scientist, APA - The Engineered Wood Association When ordering engineered wood products, it’s important to understand what you will get – superior quality materials, or inferior products that won’t perform. APA certifies engineered wood products to some of the most stringent standards in the... read more
Plywood surface patterns and textures yield variety of concrete finishes As seen in "Concrete Decor" Concrete finishes are typically intended to be smooth — polished even. There are polishing machines and sealants aplenty to achieve that flawless look. Careful selection and use of plywood concrete forms can also influence the finished appearance... read more
Specifying the right plywood for concrete formwork As seen in "Construction Specifier" Concrete formwork may represent close to half the cost of a concrete structure. For cost-effective building, contractors select forming panels that will stand up to the job and to multiple uses. Read more > read more
Three Surefire Ways to Select Concrete Forming Panels As seen in "Concrete Construction" Whether you’re looking for hundreds of reuses or a distinctive surface texture, there’s a concrete forming panel that is right for your project. Contractors must carefully evaluate and choose wood structural concrete forming panels to properly... read more
APA Exhibiting at the 2017 World of Concrete APA/Performance Panels will be exhibiting at the World of Concrete in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV Tuesday, January 17-Thursday, January 20, 2017. Stop by our booth N2064 for some solid advice on concrete forming panels. read more