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APA OKs Oriented Panel

Oriented Waferwood Panel from Louisiana-Pacific in %" dimension has earned the American PlYwood Association's 32/16 span rating denoting a recommended maximum span of-32" between supports for roof sheathing and 16" between supports for subflooring. The 7,/16" oriented Waferwood panel has been given an APA24/16 rating.

Said by L-P to be equal in Performance t6 plYwood and better than ordinarv walerboard and oriented strand board, the product reportedly offers a number of advantages over plywood including uniformitY, ir6edom from knots, sPlits and core voids. It has a guarantee agaunst delamination.

Other structural panels offered by f-P inctuae %" and %'T & G panels for single floor systems which with the APA Sturd-I-Floor approval are edge-sealed for moisture resistance. Textured, overlayed lap siding, edge sealed, factory primed and embossed with a deep wood grain pattern, is available in 16' lengths in 8" and 12" widths.

Let The Sun Shine In

A new opening skylight featuring a self-flashing insulated frame is available from Bristol Fiberlite Industries. Insulating foam material built into the aluminum frame is said to helP keep out the cold even in extreme cli- mates. The frame is thermally broken by a pvc liner used on the interior of the frame instead of the usual aluminum. The liner is said to help control condensation and give the skylight a more attractive interior appearance as well as provide additional insulation.