PROPERLY SPACING WOOD PANELS by Tolko

If panels are tightly butted together, there is no room for the expansion of wood products and buckling occurs. This leads to unnecessary repairs and slows down the project. We want to help builders avoid this mistake. APA the Engineered Wood Association recommends 1/8-inch space between panels.

By properly spacing the panels, builders leave space for the natural expansion of the panels as the wood adjusts to the environment.




Check out the guides and video below from the APA to learn about proper panel spacing and perfect your installation practices:

1/8” spacing is recommended at ALL panel edge joints. Spacing Tip: Use a 10d box nail to gauge 1/8-inch spacing between panels. Spacer-type panel edge clips may also be used for roof sheathing applications.




This panel spacing is an APA and Tolko recommendation. For more information, visit the APA Publication Library.

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