AFA Publications

The AFA provides several publications regarding fiberboard products and their uses. The four AFA publications listed below are available as online documents or as downloadable Acrobat PDF files, which print better. To view PDF files you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free copy of Reader, click here.

Larger quantities of any printed AFA publication are available by contacting us at 847-934-8394.

Builders/Code Officials

MEMBER PLANTS IN NORTH AMERICA

This publication provides a map, as well as a corresponding written description of the location of member plants in North America.

FIBERBOARD SOURCES

This publication provides a description and objectives of the AFA. It also provides a supply chart with contact sources for different types of fiberboard products.

SOUND DEADENING BOARD

This publication addresses the issues of sound conditioning and defines Sound Transmission Class (STC). STC is a widely used performance criteria for defining a wall's resistance to the passage of sound. This publication includes illustrations of sound deadening board applications and their effective STC.

ROOF FIBERBOARD

This publication defines roof fiberboard and its characteristics. It provides several application illustrations and a physical properties table which describes transverse strength, tensile strength and water absorption.

FIBERBOARD SHEATHING

This publication lists the overall benefits of fiberboard sheathing. It has installation instructions and a fastening schedule. The document also includes tables containing R-value, vapor permeance and shear stress information.

Technical Standards

ASTM C208 (Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board)
Fiberboard products are manufactured to the various types and grades defined in the above standard. Copies may be obtained from the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
Phone (610) 832-9500 / Fax (610) 832-9555.