Keep in mind that these are maximums in other words shortening spans slightly will result in a more solid structure.
Wood beam span table roof.
For lesser grades spans should be shorter.
Tables providing size selections for various beam spans and loading combinations for southern pine dimension lumber and southern pine glued laminated timber are available for the following applications.
This means that some values are slightly more conservative than span tables from other sources if those do not include the amended guidance.
Also available for the android os.
Use the span tables below to determine allowable lengths of joists and rafters based on size and standard design loads.
Deflection for 30 psf live load.
Raised wood floor foundations.
Our floor joist span tables are based on loadings given in the newer amended version of bs 6399 1.
Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.
The figures are based on quality materials.
Span tables for jois ts and rafters american wood council 4 span tables for joists and rafters american wood council design criteria.
Tables 13 14.
Span tables for domestic floor joists to bs 5268 7 1 note.
Strength live load of 30 psf plus dead load of 10 psf determines the required bending design value.