Ceiling joist span use this table to determine the maximum lengths of ceiling joists based on species of lumber joist spacing and joist size.
Span data lumber roof rafters.
Douglas fir maximum horizontal roof rafter span for lumber grade selected structural and no.
The image below shows a cross section of our simple 12 x 13 house from the joist span tables section of this tutorial.
Rafter spans can be extended slightly beyond what the rafter tables suggest when there is a cantelever extending beyond the supporting wall.
2 are indicated below.
Here we have a wood framed gable roof.
Just enter the dimensions of the roof rise and run to get started.
Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 15 lbs ft 2.
Can span over 18 for gable roofed shed.
Continuing on from part 3.
If you re building rafters and aren t sure where to start when determining the length of your lumber you re in the right place our rafter stock size calculator shows you how long your rafters should be so you ll know what you need in terms of framing lumber dimensional lumber studs and more.
Use 2 6 rafters if your roof will experience heavy snow or wind loads.
View joist rafter tables.
1 psf lb f ft 2 47 88 n m 2.
The loads are based on adjusted roof snow loads from the governing building code.
1 ft 0 3048 m.
An spf rafter can span nearly 15 at the same dimensions.
Visit the roof framing page for more information on cutting roof rafters and visit the roof pitch calculator for determining rafter lengths based on rise and run.
For roof live loads less than 20 pounds per square foot psf rafter spans and required e values tabulated for 20 psf shall be permitted to be adjusted in accordance with the fol lowing table.
You can always put your rafters closer together to achieve an even greater span.
Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.
Let s consider a basic gable wood roof framing design.
Also available for the android os.
Rafter spans are tabulated for the most common roof loads.
Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12.
Western wood products association western lumber span tables base values for floor and ceiling joists and roof rafters for dimension lumber computed with.
Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters.
