APA’s Plywood Specification Writer – using NBS Plus Clauses

• This is based on the NBS library of pre-written specification clauses, supported by extensive guidance notes, which simplifies writing a specification.
• It uses the style of the NBS Plus - the electronic library produced by RIBA Information Services and sent to 4,000 subscribers in CD-Rom format to enable specifiers to insert correct, concise product details directly into their NBS project specification.
• Information on American plywood is now integrated into four clauses on the latest NBS Plus Specification Writer.
• With the agreement of NBS, we are able to offer specifiers our own service, based on their format, to help you specify the right grade and type of American plywood.
• APA’s Specification Writer provides the relevant NBS Specification Clauses for you to use. Simply click on the answer you require and it is sent to your project specification. APA’s own Guidance Notes are also included.
• Technical information about American plywood is written in blue in the NBS PLUS document.

There are four choices open to you from the National Building Specification (NBS) Clauses

Section K11 - Rigid sheet Flooring/Sheathing/Decking/Sarking/ Linings/Casings
Clause 315 - Plywood flooring.
Clause 415 - Plywood wall sheathing.
Clause 515 - Plywood roof decking.

Section G20 - Carpentry/Timber/Framing/First fixing
Clause 310 - Plywood for all aspects covered by Section G20