"HeyBub" wrote in message
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wrote:

So if I understand correctly, my options a

1) Put expansion molding in.
2) Leave a larger gap at the edges in order to accomodate significant
expansions and contractions with climate changes.

In my case the second is a very real option. The baseboard molding is
rather thick, the sheet rock is not hung to the ground, and the crown
molding we'll be putting down will be at least another 0.25". The
instructions say we only need 5/16" (0.3125"). All told, we're going
to have a gap of about 1.25" from the floor to the wall. That seems
like plenty of room for expansion. Is that the only thing I need to
be concerned about?

Perfect. You're golden. More than enough. The instructions are for a
worst-case scenario anyway. You'll be fine.

Agreed