Joist spans in building codes

[@yentrader]

Thanks for posting this specifically for decking.

[@tsheejkoo]

I found this video extremely helpful. Thank you for putting it together. Im a DIY homeowner who is hoping to build a 500sq ft addition on a pier and beam foundation so ive been researching code for the deck.

[@ronshaw9795]

I read an old article once that said even ancient ship builders never exceeded either 10’ or 12’ joists spans depending on wood types .

[@robertfrancis4876]

Great video thank you for this excellent information

[@bobrebera494]

Good job👍

[@danielmoore908]

Thank you!

[@GlennMathewson]

You’re welcome!

[@grounded7362]

Should floor joists be quarter sawn or flat (plain) sawn for maximum strength?

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

Wowzer......thought i could build my own deck....feel now like i should just get a pro.....

[@chadschneider2605]

thanks!

[@eddiewurtz-bt5dt]

Wish id have seen your video before spanning 14 feet on my lean to with 2x6's ,16 inch centres

[@keep1treal61]

Do the same rules apply when it comes to ramps? I want to build a 20ft ramp and use single pieces of 2x6 or 2x8 but not sure if that’s ok or if I have to use two pieces and have a support underneath where they meet. Thx

[@jaycarter9489]

This is a funny video I have a shed 50years old 9 ft walls block foundation clear span NO POSTS supports using 2x6s 3ft on center that go from the wall to the centre both sides 4 12 pitch strapped with 1 by 4s metal roof. I have seen 2ft of snow plus on this roof and it is a straight as the day it was built, you folks that push the education building code seriously think of the waste and of coarse you will brag how it with stood a 9 earthquake or a 250 mile per hr hurricane but sensible people don t build in areas and then infect us with there stupid code of building serious a DECK a you parking a d9 bulldozer for a conversation piece