Re: Plywood subfloor for a shed/playhouse

ak_bat@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
....snip...

> I am sure there is a good reason for it, but it does not say why.
> Could someone explain?

Simply to stagger joints to avoid one joint all the way across...it'll
tie the whole floor structure together more solidly than w/ a continuous
break.

> Also, what kind of tolerances are "acceptable" when building something
> like this? That is, if the size of floor or walls is within 1/8" inch
> it is OK or 1/4" inch etc. Is there any particular dimension that
> needs to be more exact (e.g. height of walls has to be more exact than
> size of floor)?

1/8" is a good target....it's significant to make sure your spacing
isn't off enough to have to trim "just a smidge" off the finish
materials on any surface to make it simple...it's a real pita if the
ceiling height turns out to be 7' 11-1/2", for example and every wall
panel has to be trimmed to make it fit.
.

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