Recent content by rlg@richland

Finally came to that conclusion myself, 2x8s on 12 oc would make an acceptable span. thanks for replies.

Thanks, but I would have to use the space for something other than carport, what would 3/4 strips of plywood glued and screwed on both sides of 2x8 gain me as far as load capacity? thanks rlg

Am new at this so if I foul up....anyway have carport off garage 2/12 roof w/2x8s 24 oc. and 171/2 ft. span, (I know, I bought it that way, should be 2x12s) we are getting record snowfall this year and I hope to not have sagging 2x8s this spring. Talked to an engineer at Simpson, he said their...