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Hi people. Just a couple of quick questions. What size bearers will i need to span across stumps which are 1600 mm apart (centres). And what size joists will i need to span across between bearers which are 2200 mm apart. Im building a deck that is 3200 X 4400. Thanks in advance for your help.:)
Wouldnt another row or two of stumps be cheaper than bigger timber to span the gap?
Al :confused:
Get yourself a copy of one of the 'Pocket References' - either one will do, although I think the yellow volume has more beam span tables in it.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...096,46109&ap=2
Some shops probably stock them in Australia, it will be quicker & probably cheaper to get one from LeeValley.
:) :) I suggest you use local knowledge ie. Timber Promotion Council (Aust) as they have DIY and Prof. Manual for these projects. Also U.S. books are for U.S. & not with local timbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by bsrlee
Previous comment of "less span between bearers is better" is the way to go.
Enjoy.
But wouldnt the gradeing be the same?Quote:
Originally Posted by Night Owl
You know F7 is F7 etc.......
Im sure the timber gradeing system here would have been pinched from the yanks anyway.
Al :)
Timber Queensland have a good little publication on decks which includes span tables.
http://www.timberqueensland.com.au/application/diy.asp