What spans can I use for redwood beams, joists and decking?
Beam Spans.
For non stress-graded redwood
lumber (Construction Heart), with a live load of
40 lbs. per square foot.
| Beam Spacing |
Beam Sizes |
| |
4X6 |
4x8 |
4x10 |
| |
Span |
Span |
Span |
| 6 feet |
4'0" |
5'0" |
7'3" |
| 8 feet |
3'3" |
4'3" |
6'3" |
| 10 feet |
3'0" |
3'9" |
5'6" |
| 12 feet |
2'9" |
3'6" |
5'0" |
Joist Spans.
For non-stress graded redwood
lumber (Construction Heart) with live load of
40 lbs. per square foot.
| Joist Size |
Joist Spacing |
Joist Span |
| 2x6 |
16" on center |
7'3" |
| |
24" on center |
6'0" |
| 2x8 |
16" on center |
10'9" |
| |
24" on center |
8'9" |
| 2x10 |
16" on center |
13'6" |
| |
24" on center |
11'0" |
Decking Spans.
Construction Heart or Construction Common 2x6 decking should be nailed to joists
which are spaced no more than 24 inches on center.
See
Redwood Deck Construction
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