What mistakes are often made when calculating lag under plywood

In construction and repair there are no secondary or insignificant works. Each step must be carried out efficiently, then the result will please its durability. This also applies to the installation of wooden logs under plywood. Before proceeding directly to the work, it is necessary to make an accurate calculation of the future design. How to do this, without making mistakes, consider in more detail.

Errors in calculations and their consequences

Sagging plywood, increased risk of cracks, sagging, cracks on the finish tile, obvious bumps finishing roll flooring finishing material - these are the consequences of having been verified too wide a step between lags.

Negative consequences also occur if the number of lags and their cross sections was erroneously calculated. For example, when using fewer wooden blocks or a smaller cross-section than expected, deformation and destruction of the entire supporting structure may occur.

Things are even worse if mistakes were made in calculating the lags, which at the same time play the role of the supporting floors of the house. As a result, the overall bearing capacity of the entire structure is reduced, which may not threaten in the future only damage to the finish, but the destruction of the crate and the irreversible consequences for everything building.

Also, do not use the principle of “saving for the sake of the economy” with the aim of a more reasonable expenditure of funds for the arrangement of a wooden crate. Indeed, in case of damage to the structure, the costs of dismantling and reinstalling it in accordance with current calculations will require more material and physical costs in two, if not three times as much.

Log calculation methods

To calculate the number of lags, their cross-section can be in several ways:

• When installing with your own hands, the idea of ​​independent calculations arises quite logically. In order to prevent errors in them, it is recommended to use average value tables. If there is no coincidence with the calculated and real characteristics of the selected materials, then lean toward a larger value;
• Use the services of online calculators and programs that will help you accurately perform calculations according to specified parameters;
• Order calculations at design bureaus or from experienced craftsmen. This is the most expensive, but also the most reliable option for calculating a wooden crate.

Especially justified is the decision to seek the help of professionals if it is not just about the crate, but about the supporting lags of the floor.