Lite Deck Span Chart

Eam selection for supporting a single span as per tables 4a 4b 5a and 5b.

Lite deck span chart. 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. For 1 span condition longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam. The design charts can be used to design lite deck spans up to 30 ft. Deck beam span table deck joist span table deck joist rule of thumb deck porch construction structural fasteners deck porch post beam connectors.

The anchor is hidden within the post unlike unsightly bulky exterior metal post brackets. Earth covered home roof d. The numbers in gray indicate the distance between the support posts. The future is here.

Dimensional lumber deck beam span chart. Lite deck is also ideal for radiant in floor heat applications. Litedeck srs comes assembled in custom lengths and can be used for large clear spans. For best results refer to our wood and composite deck joist span table.

Tables are not valid if joists span continuously over more than two supports. Joists may cantilever up to of the actual adjacent span. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. In typical deck construction with a ledger on one side of the joist and beam on the other the size of the joists is driven by the size of the deck and based on the general maximum spans mentioned above.

Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge. Steel post cap connectors plywood post to beam cleats other connectors deck porch railings code requirements safety deck framing tables codes specifications questions answers about allowable spans for deck floor or porch framing. A double 2x12 beam can span 12 feet. The larger the deck the larger the joists.

For 2 and 3 span conditions longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam. Spanning 16 6 between supports may cantilever up to an additional 4 1 for a total maximum length of 20 7 southern pine deck beam maximum spans lumber size total deck joist span including cantilever. Lite deck can be engineered to clear spans of 40 feet or more and can also be used in sloped or gabled roof configurations to create open vaulted room designs. System 10 2 tabulated spans between 8 and 21 10 lite deck form 2 concrete slab material parameters.

Concrete strength 3000 psi reinforcement strength 60 ksi normal weight concrete 145 lbs ft 3. Eam selection for supporting two spans as per tables 6a 6b 7a and 7b. Decks and patios b. For example a 2 x 12 joist placed 16 oc.

Deck joist allowable spans as per tables 2a 2b 3a and 3b. A 2 2x10 can span 10 feet and so on. Engineering analysis is required in this situation.