How Far Can a 2x10 Span? (Joist, Rafter, Beam) - Weekend Builds
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Span Construction DefinitionMaximum Spans For Joists, Rafters and Beams ChartCommon Construction Lumber GradesHow Far Can A 2×10 SpanHow Far Can A Double 2×10 Span Without Support?How Far Can A 2×10 cantilever?How Far Can A Triple 2×10 Beam span?Conclusion A triple #2 – 2×10 beam of Southern pine can span between 7’-6” and 13’-0” with a live load of 40PSF depending on the joist span. Using DF-L, Hem-Fir, or SPF and the span changes to 7’-2” and 12’6” under the same conditions. Switching to Western cedars or Redwood and the span ranges from 6’-11” to 12’-0”, again, depending on joist span lengths.
A triple #2 – 2×10 beam of Southern pine can span between 7’-6” and 13’-0” with a live load of 40PSF depending on the joist span. Using DF-L, Hem-Fir, or SPF and the span changes to 7’-2” and 12’6” under the same conditions. Switching to Western cedars or Redwood and the span ranges from 6’-11” to 12’-0”, again, depending on joist span lengths.
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