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APA PS 1-19 Heat Performance Test for Structural Plywood

New Test Method Now Available – APA Heat Performace Test PS 1-19 Section 6.1.3.4 Plywood Testing is now offering heat performance testing for structural plywood in accordance with the Engineered Wood Association (APA) standard PS 1-19, Section 6.1.3.4.  The PS 1-19 standard is a voluntary product standard that is used to assess the performance of structural plywood panels.  The heat performance …

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Laminates and Edge Materials Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms Laminates HPL or High Pressure Laminate: HPL is about the most durable laminate available. It is made of several sheets of paper that get bonded together using high pressure presses. It is used in many horizontal applications such as counter tops and higher quality table tops. On vertical surfaces, it is commonly used for doors and drawer fronts …

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