Title: Identify properties of subfloor sheathing.
Course: Building Trades II (17009-II) > Section: CARPENTRY: Framing a Floor

Identification should include the

- physical description
- function
- location, once installed
- building code reference or installation requirements.

IRC: Chapter 5, section R503, covers floor sheathing and allowable spans and uses, along with installation requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors should be considered when determining the type of sheathing to use?
- What methods should be used to reduce the number of structural problems?
- What are the consequences of improper installation of sheathing?