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mikew_reddit t1_je7tzdo wrote

Basic question from a first time DIYer...

I'm thinking of building this shed and reviewing the 10x12-S3 Studio Shed Materials.

What is this item?

  • Description: 1x8 Tongue and Groove Siding
  • Length/Size: 4'x8'x 1/2"
  • Qty: 350 s.f.

It seems I need 350 square feet of 1" by 8" Tongue and Groove Siding (Is the length 8 feet?)

 

It's unclear what 4'x8'x 1/2" is exactly. Do I buy the siding in 4 feet by 8 feet sheets?

What is the 1/2" referrng to? I thought maybe it's the thickness of the siding but from the "1x8 Tongue and Groove Siding" description it should be 1"?

 

Perhaps something close to this? Although it's 5/8" instead of 1/2": https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/siding/plywood-panel-siding/5-8-x-4-x-8-pine-plywood-panel-siding-8-on-center-groove-pattern/1451140/p-1444439107854-c-13383.htm

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caddis789 t1_je96245 wrote

That siding is made to look like tongue and groove boards. It has grooves down the face which give the appearance of individual boards. The 1x8 in the description means that the grooves are placed where the grooves would be if you were using actual 1x8 boards. If it were 1x6, the grooves would be closer together to look like 1x6 boards. This part is purely aesthetic. If you want a different looking style of siding, do it.

The sheet is 4' wide x 8' long and 1/2" is the thickness of the sheet. The 4' x 8' is the most important spec. Those plans call for 350 ft^2 . Each sheet is 32 ft^2 , so you will need 11 sheets minimum (mistakes, and the way the cuts lay out on the sheet might add to that total). The extra 1/8" in thickness shouldn't make a big difference. It will add some weight, that's all.

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mikew_reddit t1_je9uu43 wrote

Thanks so much for the very clear and thorough explanation.

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