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I find this tool useful for "what if" questions about span for various loads - remember though to confirm with truss engineer for final details. http://freebeamsizer.com/step2.php?image=1 For 30' though and no post you will want engineered truss of some sort

Why not 2x6 with exterior foam? what is the need/benefit of the strapping? Other option is interior foam followed by sheetrock. then run electrical in conduits (no penetrations in sheetrock for a very good air seal)

I would suggest individual mini-split units - much better efficiency and your install cost should be next to nothing (I know you will need to get several quotes to get there) - I installed 3 Mitsubishi 12k btu units and the install guys were only here for ~ 2hrs You can have individual controll...