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Newbie question on subfloor gapping

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

All subfloor and sheathing needs a 1/8" gap to prevent buckling. I have 4 x 8 plywood (actual: 96 in x 47.938 in). This will be a 16 x 16 cabin, birds eye view of the floor sheathing and how the current gaps would look: https://i.imgur.com/5lmIqob.png

  1. Would I have to shave off 1/16" on 96 in to ensure this gap?
  2. Does the subfloor require the 1/8" gap with the floor joists as well or is it okay to be flush? If its not gapped it could buckle and push out the exterior sheathing which will be nailed to the floor joists (see diagram https://i.imgur.com/1E4KPoH.png )

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