The tables do not apply directly to panels having a single span.
Roof deck span load table.
The species of lumber size of lumber and the load it carries.
Building codes for residential decks only require 40 psf.
Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12.
Fewer posts on upper level decks are typically more desirable to the occupants and this drives the use of larger framing materials for longer spans.
Loads shown in the shaded areas are governed by the live load deflection.
Not in excess of l 240 of the span.
Span tables use the span tables below to determine allowable lengths of joists and rafters based on size and standard design loads.
You can also use the wood beam calculator from the american wood council website to determine maximum rafter and joist lengths.
Effects of support width have been considered when determining the loads based on shear and deflection.
Contact your design professional for proper use of flexospan load tables.
Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters.
Allowable loads given in tables 1 through 5 are for the simple span and controlled random layup arrange ments.
For strength axis parallel to supports tables are based on three spans for spans of 16 inches or less and two spans for 24 inches.
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Check plans to determine span and on center spacing design conditions check codes for allowable live load snow load dead load and deflection select appropriate span table match span in table to design condition and determine minimum fb and e values listed in the span table select appropriate.
View joist rafter tables.
Joist and rafter span tables.
Load tables are calculated using section properties based on the steel design.
Beam span maximums are based on a maximum anticipated live load.
The allowable load given in tables 1 and 2 are based on a maximum moisture content of 15 for 2 inch deck ing.
A maximum roof pitch of 25 degrees is assumed.
A dead load of 10 psf has been included.
The allowable loads given in tables 3 through 5 are based on a maximum moisture content of 19 for 3 and 4 inch decking.