I just can not seem to understand the defection numbers. Can you give me an idea of what a 2x10 wood joist at 10' would have for a deflection. Those are non detectable in terms of deflection.
Also - I am fine with (5) which was the same 50.80 square but a slightly thicker side wall. the...
I was checking prices etc - and basically I could not find the 44.45 size - only the 50.8 size and no thicker side walls than the 6.35. So how much less deflection would I get with the
(5) 50.80 x 6.350 mm square tube, s = 304.8 mm square tube. This is the most economical size for me to...
The 2 x 8 was 16" spacing for 10' and a 2 x 6 was 12" spacing for 10'.
The option 3 size of 1 3/4 square by 1/4 thick walls seems fine - because of my decking material - it will need to be 12" on center spacing. Can you give me the maximum span length that this size tube with the 12" spacing...
I am building a new deck - from wood tables I know that my joists need to be 2 x 8 to span the 10 feet of my pond filter pit that is built below the deck. I do not want to give up 8 " of head room while working under the deck - so I am considering steel of some shape or form to use for the...