This ceiling joist span table is based on the 2012 irc for uninhabitable attics with limited storage.
Span roof joist.
Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters.
Ceiling joists of the first floor of a two story structure often serve as floor joists for the second floor.
Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12.
It covers 2 common lumber species and sizes at 20 pounds per square foot load.
For example in the rafter span table below the highlighted cell in the 40 live load table indicates that 2 x 8 southern yellow pine joists that have a grade of 2 that are spaced 24 apart can have a maximum span of 10 feet 3 inches 10 3 if designing for a live load of 40 lbs ft 2.
Joist span tables use these tables to determine lengths sizes and spacing of ceiling joists.
This will support a room ceiling that is 10 feet long on one side as in 10 foot by 15 foot or 10 foot by 17 foot rooms which is a standard dimension for many rooms in residential construction.
Design properties 16 floor span and load tables 17 allowable holes 18 roof span and load tables 19 cantilevers 20 21 framing connectors 22 23 section 3.
If this is the case with your structure use the floor joist table to determine maximum joist length load.
2 x 12 s are not listed because you can span pretty much whatever you want.
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Roof span and load tables 12 13 framing connectors 14 15 section 2.
In areas with mild climates patio roofs are generally designed for loads of 30 psf pounds per square foot.
Although 2 x 4 s are included in the official table they are not listed because it is never advised to use them.
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Design information for all joists tji joist floor framing 24.
Maximum rafter spans for a patio roof.
An essential part of planning a patio roof or gazebo project is determining the number size and spacing of rafters beams and posts according to the loads they will carry.