Thread: rafter size
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Old 06-29-2007, 09:05 PM
Bruce King Bruce King is offline
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Re: rafter size
The charts I have require the following info. in order to figure.

Horz. span (not rafter length) of rafter
On center spacing used
light or medium or heavy roof covering
live load required by code in lb per SF
dead load required by code in lb per SF
drywall ceiling or not
wood species used
lumber grade used
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