When calculating the amount of 1 x 6 tongue-and-groove solid wood paneling for a wall, what is the total board foot needed for a 23' long wall with an 8' height, including waste?

To determine the total board feet needed for a 23-foot long wall with an 8-foot height, it’s essential to first calculate the wall's total square footage and then convert that into board feet, accounting for the tongue-and-groove profile and some waste.

The area of the wall can be calculated by multiplying the length by the height:

[

\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Height} = 23 \text{ ft} \times 8 \text{ ft} = 184 \text{ sq ft}

]

Since each board of 1 x 6 tongue-and-groove paneling nominally measures 1 inch thick by 6 inches wide, we first need to calculate the actual dimensions in feet for accurate board footage:

1 inch thickness translates to a nominal value, but we usually ignore thickness when calculating wall coverage in square footage. The width in feet for a 6-inch board is:

[

\text{Width in feet} = \frac{6 \text{ inches}}{12 \text{ inches/foot}} = 0.5 \text{ ft}

]

Now, to calculate the board feet:

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