DJC wrote:
If you can span the width of the room in one length then there is no
point in making unnecessary joins.

Oh yes there is! Breaking the bond eliminates the weak spot at the join and
results ina astronger floor.


If they are going over existing boards then it is best to run them
across the old boards for stability.

Agreed.

If they are going on a solid or
sheet subfloor then which way depends on convienience and aesthetics:
along the long wall tends to look better as well as being easier to
line up square in a big room. but in a small room an arrangement that
reduces the amount of cutting and fitting around is probably more
important.

Agreed 2.


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