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  1. gtsinc

    Wood member design for residential decks

    1) sorry, PSF 6) I considered the tributary area and the ledger to support the first 6' of the deck. So used the last 8' @ 50 psf or 400lbs / linear foot along the beam length. Thanks for the help
  2. gtsinc

    Wood member design for residential decks

    I am using that as a reference - It states I need a 2x10 but my band joist is a 2x8. It also states that I should not have a ledger deeper than my band.
  3. gtsinc

    Wood member design for residential decks

    It’s been years since I studied beam design in college so I could use some assistance. I am designing my 20x14 deck and need help with sizing joists. I have a 20’ Ledger board and 12’ out from the house I have 3 Piers spaced 8’ apart with a 2’ overhang on each side. I want a 14’ Joist so I have...

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