Cut pointed spacers from a sheet of 1 2 inch pressure treated plywood the.
Wood deck beams.
Custom composite decking boards.
A 2 2x10 can span 10 feet and so on.
When supporting joists that span 12 feet with no overhang beyond the beam a double ply beam can span in feet a value equal to its depth in inches.
Joist span less than or equal to.
Stack the three 2x10 beam members on top of each other with their crowns facing the.
A double 2x12 beam can span 12 feet.
Refer to the deck beam span table below to assist in determining the maximum span of a given beam between posts.
Composite decking by color.
Dimensional lumber deck beam span chart.
A redwood 4x6 beam should span no more than 6 between supporting posts.
Obviously the larger the beam the greater the distance it can span between posts.
Stack and square deck beams.
2 2x6 2 2x8 2 2x10 2 2x12 3 2x6 3 2x8 3 2x10 3 2x12 3x6 3x8 3x10 3x12 4x6 4x8 4x10 4x12.
A durable and long lasting blend of recycled wood fibers and plastic.
Cut and attach spacers.
How to build a stronger deck beam for a sturdy outdoor space step 1.
Southern pine redwood cedar hemlock fir red pine and combination woods such as douglas fir western larch douglas fir larch hemlock fir hem fir and.
Choose from a range of colors and deck board sizes from top brands.
The numbers in gray indicate the distance between the support posts.
The recommended span of a given beam is also determined by the dimensions of the timber the species of wood.
Southern pine douglas fir douglas fir larch hemlock fir spruce pine fir redwood western cedar ponderosa pine red pine.
The appropriate spans for deck beams and joists are determined in part by the weight loads that.