APA Performance Rated Rim Board is a structural component used in floor systems that covers the area between a wall's sill plate and bottom plate or, in second floor construction, between the top plate and bottom plate of two wall sections. The rim board provides stability for the floor system and prevents objects from falling through.
It is important to use caution not to damage the APA rim board when installing flooring. If you are installing vinyl flooring, do not force it down onto the rim board because this could cause tearing or delamination of the flooring material.
Instead, have a professional installer place the rim board into the hole first, then lay your vinyl on top of it. The same thing goes for tile, carpet, and other types of flooring. Don't try to push them down onto the rim board; have an expert install them for a perfect look.
The rim board is usually made of wood but can also be made of plastic or metal. To keep the cost low, some builders will use available materials instead. However, these alternatives may not offer the same stability or appearance as a wooden rim board.
People who want to add more stability to their floors might choose to install permanent threshold beams or removable floor joists. These are parts of the foundation of the house that go under the floorboards where you can see them.
Rim Board Fundamentals The APA Performance Rated Rim Board is a specially developed component that works in conjunction with the foundation and floor framing components to provide a comprehensive engineered wood solution. The APA Rim Board consists of two main parts: the top rail and bottom rail. The top and bottom rails are attached at right angles to each other for strength and then connected by tenons which fit into mortises in the side posts. These components are all treated with a stain or color coat to produce a durable finished product that will last for many years.
There are three types of APA boards: standard, moisture-resistant, and flame-retardant. The choice of which type to use depends on how the board is going to be used and where it is going to be placed. All APA boards are made from FSC certified wood and there are green circles next to the term "APA Certified" on the package when the board has met all APA certification requirements.
What is the difference between an APA standard board and a moisture-resistant board? An APA standard board can only be stained; a moisture-resistant board can be stained or colored. This means that if you want to change the color of your board, you have to replace it with a new one.
The APA Performance Rim Board is designed for maximum durability while maintaining an attractive appearance. This board can be used as interior or exterior trim, depending on your home design needs. It can also be used as cove base material or as shelf support. The APA Performance Rim Board is rated A for adhesive strength and B1 for resistance to flame/heat. It meets or exceeds all applicable building codes in its class.
There are two types of rim boards available from APL: standard and pre-primed. Both types of boards are easy to install and can be painted if desired. The standard board is good quality lumber that has had one side sanded to create a smooth surface. This board requires no further processing before installation. The pre-primed board is ready to paint after it's been coated with a protective layer of primer and glossy finish. Pre-primed boards are less expensive than their standard counterparts and are suitable for most applications where color isn't important.
The type of rim board you need depends on how it will be used. If you want a durable board that looks good, choose the standard board.
"Construction Rim Definition" The rim is the top of a manhole, catch basin, or other ground-installed structure that is often utilized for storm water collecting or sanitary reasons. The term is also used to describe the peripheral edge of an area paved with concrete or another hardenable material. The word comes from the fact that this surface was once made of metal rings.
The rim itself is usually made of cast iron or steel but can also be made of polypropylene or plastic. These rims are generally cylindrical in shape but may have flat surfaces at the bottom for drainage purposes. They can also have chutes or channels within the body of the rim where water can flow into underground pipes or conduits.
People sometimes ask me if they need to rent a truck for their construction project. The short answer is no, but it depends on what kind of project you are doing. If you are removing dirt, then you will need a backhoe or some other type of heavy equipment. If you are installing concrete, then you will need a mixer truck or some other type of concrete pumping machine. Most projects require several different types of vehicles, so renting is always the best option.
If you are just moving dirt, a pickup truck or van will work fine.
RIM
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| RIM | Research in Motion |
| RIM | Registry Information Model |
| RIM | Resource Information Model |
| RIM | Reference Information Manager |
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