Is wet plywood flooring unacceptable?

Homeowner Question

Is this acceptable? A homeowner contacted us with pictures of their framing being soaked from the past few months of rain. The wet plywood is starting to swell and and causing uneven seams. Some is caused from the water but some may also be cause from the lack of 1/8” gap between the floor sheathing.

Framing should not be exposed to the elements for an extended periods of time. It’s not uncommon for the framing to see a couple rain storms but usually they framers are quick to get it “Dried in” with felt paper on the roof and house wrap on the exterior.

In my opinion, the flooring pictured in the video needs sanded at the seams or bad sections replaced.

Recap

• Plywood seams should not be uneven (Pictured in video)

• Framing and plywood should not be exposed to elements of weather for long periods of time.

• New construction homes are kept dry with felt paper on the roof and house wrap on the exterior.

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