To JCA, thanks for the quick response.
In reply to your comment, this 4"x 6" beam is pressure treated pine (.40 cca I guess) for outdoor use.
What will be the approx. maximum load on a 4"x6" wooden beam, 14 ft long, when downward pressure is applied in the center of this beam?
The beam 7 ft high, supported at 2 places by 6"x 6" posts 14 ft apart.
The beam is laid down with the 4" side resting on top pf the...
I built a rectangular pergola, (14'W x 3'D x 7'H,) framed by four 6x6 posts, anchoring one end of a 1200 sq ft (30'W x 40'L) Trex deck. I plan to install a 5-ft wide wooden swing or two hammock chairs, attached to one of the two 4"x6" 14-ft wide cross-beams.
Questions:
1. Will the...
