Although the joists span about 6 inches farther on the former than on the latter and add a cantilever this still sets up an easy if unscientific comparison.
2x6 floor joist deck.
Llive loading on a deck is estimated at 40 pounds per square foot 10 psf for static load.
But you ll notice when you look at the portion of the span table for joists with cantilevers that the joist span for decks with a cantilever is often less than the span for the same sized joist without cantilevers.
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Similar to guards if stairs are to be hung from the side of an upper level deck 2x10 as a minimum is recommended as it will.
You would be better to check the national building code joist spacing before you buy your lumber.
If the span is only 8 ot 9 then yes they will work.
Well my 2x6 joists are spaced the maximum recommended 16 inches on center on the new deck and 12 inches on center on the refurbished one.
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For upper level decks 2x10 is recommended as the minimum size to use for strong guard post connections.
Jacking and sistering floor joist.
Section r507 5 notes that deck joists can cantilever up to 1 4 of the joist span.
Buy 10 or more 10 78.
I d also up the foots to 4 per beam to drop the span there to 4.
The general rule of thumb is maximum span is 1 times the depth of the joist in feet so 2x6 can span about 9 but that does vary depending on the type of lumber used.
Space between joist and beam on deck.
One rotted deck joist to replace need advice.