Cross-Plate Shrinkage ... (Assn 4)

So, here is my solution for Assignment 4 ... if we consider just the shrinkage across the PLATES ... I get about 3/8 in. total.

Recall that in this assignment we are assuming manufactured lumber floor systems (rim and other joists) ... with minimal shrinkage (across the floor depths). 

 ... this amount of shrinkage is probably quite manageable.  Follow the sheathing and wall covering Manufacturers' installation requirements and recommendations.

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