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  Publications
The Southern Pine Council offers a wide variety of helpful publications. The publications listed below can be downloaded free by clicking on a cover or title. For a complete listing of publications and DVD programs available, click here to visit the Publications section of the Southern Pine Council's website.

Printed copies (*) of some publications can be purchased by clicking here.

Raised Floor Systems — Design and Construction Guide
48 pages, advantages, site prep, foundation and footing types, construction details
Raised Floor Systems
6 pages, benefits, design and construction basics
Southern Pine Use Guide*
24 pages, grade descriptions, design values, specification guidelines

Southern Pine Maximum Spans for Joists & Rafters*
36 pages, 48 span tables, design criteria

Southern Pine Headers & Beams
36 pages, size selection and allowable load tables for Southern Pine lumber and glued laminated timber

Pressure-Treated Southern Pine*
20 pages, retentions, standards, proper use and handling

Permanent Wood Foundations: Design Construction Guide
52 pages, details, illustrations and specifications

A Guide to Southern Pine Flooring
20 pages, product description, installation, finishing and maintenance guidelines for interior flooring and exterior porch flooring

Guide to Southern Pine Porch Flooring*
4 pages, explains the specification, handling and storage, installation and finishing of porch flooring, and design considerations for building the entire porch


On behalf of the Southern Pine Council, SFPA maintains a staff of marketing program directors and overseas consultants. These professionals are available to conduct seminars and to offer technical assistance regarding the specification and use of Southern Pine lumber products. Please contact SFPA for details.