The design snow load for Donner Summit is 430 pounds per square foot. Truckee has snow areas ranging from 150 pounds per square foot to 360 pounds per square foot, depending on what part of Truckee you are in.
Great news for the redwood 2 in by 6 in decking!
One more question pertaining to the same deck. It is 8 ft by 20 ft with the 20 against the house.
What about the 6 in by 14 in joists? Are they necessary?
Thanks for the input. Great info. Buzz
I am designing a deck for the Donner Summit area of Ca.
The area has very heavy snow loads. At any time there can be 15-20 feet on the ground at a time.
If I use 6 in by 14 in joists and the deck is 8 ft by 20 feet with the 20 foot side attached to the house and the opposite side supported by a...