Can I use 2×4 for deck frame?
2x4s are never ok for floor joists! 2×6 is iffy and may not meet minimum code. I agree with Marksr, that 2×6 would be minimal. Use a 4×6 rather than 2-2×6’s for your beam.Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, how far can you span with a 2×4?Use 2×8’s or don’t bother building it,…
2x4s are never ok for floor joists! 2×6 is iffy and may not meet minimum code. I agree with Marksr, that 2×6 would be minimal. Use a 4×6 rather than 2-2×6’s for your beam.Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, how far can you span with a 2×4?Use 2×8’s or don’t bother building it, as it will sag. With a 20 pound dead load, max span for a 2×4 is 5 feet.Likewise, what size lumber can span 20 feet? Re: 20 foot clearspan beam size In that case, you need something like a 12-16″ GLULAM or LVL to span the 20′ and can use simple 2×8-10 dimensional lumber 16″OC as floor joists. Also know, how far can a beam span without support? When supporting joists that span 12 feet with no overhang beyond the beam, a double ply beam can span in feet a value equal to its depth in inches. A double 2×12 beam can span 12 feet; a (2) 2×10 can span 10 feet and so on.Can a 2×4 span 10 feet?Generally, 2x4s can extend for up to 20 feet, but a number of issues have to be considered. For instance, the 2×4 would not noticeably sag under its weight at 10 feet.
