A rectangular building measures 42′ in length and 24′ in width. The four exterior walls have a sill-to-top-plate distance of 9′. How many 4 × 8 sheets of plywood sheathing would be needed to cover the four exterior walls of this building? (Note: Round up the number of sheets needed to the next full sheet. Do not allow for waste.)
A. 35
B. 39
***C. 38
D. 33
I got the answer 38, would you agree?
1 answer
C. 38