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Deck Beam Spans and Joist Cantilevers

The 2021 IRC provides a pre-engineered span table for sizing deck beams, but it offers a lot more design flexibility than may appear. This video is a quick-talking clip made just for YouTube, but it comes from comprehensive building code education at BuildingCodeCollege.com
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· Dec 9, 2022
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Joist Calculator Tutorial

Learn to use the joist calculator to easily determine the distance your deck joists can span between beams depending on the joist spacing and lumber species
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· May 23, 2011
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Deck Joist Sizes, Span & Spacing (Complete Guide)

Homeowners looking to build a deck often have questions about the size and spacing of joists. This article will answer all your questions so you can start
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· Jan 2, 2022
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Inspecting Deck Spans & Cantilevers

Learn how to inspect deck beam spans and deck joist cantilevers during a home inspection at https://www.nachi.org/education/.
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· Sep 28, 2022
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Sizing timber Part 2 Span tables

Sizing timber Part 2 Span tables. Using span tables from AS1684 to calculates timber sizes
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· Jun 4, 2019
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Maximum beam spans based on joist cantilever length

Here's a clip from my On-Demand Course "Down the Load Path" available anytime at www.BuildingCodeCollege.com. The new 2015 and 2018 IRC beam span tables confused a lot of folks with much shorter maximum spans than we were all used to. This video explains why it appears that way, but isn't, and how the 2021 IRC was modified to fix the issue.
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· Jul 21, 2021
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Joist spans in building codes

This is a clip from the full On-Demand Course, Building Codes for Building Decks, Down the Load Path, available exclusively at BuildingCodeCollege.com Learn what's behind the scenes in maximum allowable joist span and the effects of notching joists.
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· Jun 27, 2023
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Beam Calculator Tutorial

Learn how to determine how far apart to space support posts underneath each beam based on the beam dimensions and wood species.
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· Jun 4, 2011
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5 Different Lumber Sizes & How We Use Them || Dr Decks

Today we go over different sizes of lumbers that we use to frame decks and what sizes are good for different supports. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Decks Merch: https://dr-decks.myshopify.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com ...
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· Sep 6, 2021
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How to Build The Strongest Beam for a Deck(Episode 3)

Brief description on how we built our deck beam at our Farm
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· Sep 3, 2021
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Deck Framing Layout | Trex Academy

Get step-by-step instructions for how to prioritize the safety and structure of your deck when planning the layout and framing. Learn more at: https://cur.lt/qfyiiix4e and build the deck of your dreams. Key moments in this video: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Laying Out Deck Perimeter 2:55 Squaring Deck Frame Perimeter 6:35 Mark the Beam Locations 7:15 ...
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· Mar 22, 2022
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How to Install a Deck Flush Beam vs. Drop Beam | Trex Academy

Get step-by-step instructions for when to install a flush beam vs. drop beam for your Trex® deck. For more information about the tools, tips and materials used in this video, visit: https://cur.lt/gmjjkrnon
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· Mar 22, 2022
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Maximum Floor Joist Cantilever For 2 x 10 And 2 x 12 Joist - Building Code Charts

http://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com Click on this link for more helpful videos about home construction, remodeling and building design. In this video I will provide you with a few maximum floor joist cantilever measurements I found in a popular building code book. There are two charts in this book and one is for supporting load bearing walls ...
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· Dec 8, 2019
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How to Calculate Deck Materials

Understanding how to calculate deck materials is an important step when building a deck. This guide will show you how to estimate materials such as lumber, concrete and hardware so you can accurately build a deck.
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· Jan 21, 2021
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How to Install Deck Joists | Trex Academy

Proper installation and fastening of deck joists ensures the structural integrity of your new deck. Learn how to install joists for composite decking with the Trex Academy's step-by-step video instructions. For more information on deck joists and installation, visit: https://cur.lt/kg3m2wjin and start building the deck of your dreams. Key ...
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· Mar 23, 2022
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Kerto® LVL span tables for predesign

Easy and free design for wood structures. Span tables for Kerto® LVL enable fast and efficient predesign.
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· Dec 25, 2021
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How to Install Deck Frame Beams and Posts | Trex Academy

Get step-by-step instructions for installing deck ledgers, beams, and posts for your Trex® deck. For more information about the tips, tools and materials used in this video, visit: https://cur.lt/y8pcoikvc Key moments in this video: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Determine Ledger Location 3:19 Establish Beam Height 4:20 Support Post Install 5:48 Mark Post ...
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· Mar 22, 2022
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Key Minimum Code Requirements For Deck Building Explained || Dr Decks

Adhering to building code requirements is not only a legal necessity but also critical for ensuring the safety and durability of your constructions. This video delves into some of the most important minimum code requirements that every builder, contractor, and DIY enthusiast should know. We'll cover a variety of topics, from structural ...
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· Jun 19, 2023
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How to properly build a laminated beam.

Step by step instructions for the full process of laminating a multi ply dimensional lumber beam.
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· Apr 20, 2023
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Mastering Floor Joist Spans: The 2x6 Example

What is the maximum span for a 2x6 floor joist without support? • Learn the correct span for your floor joists in our latest video, "Mastering Floor Joist Spans: The 2x6 Example". Discover the maximum span for a 2x6 floor joist without support and understand why it's crucial for the safety and longevity of your building structure. Don't risk ...
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· Jul 11, 2023
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Science of Simple Spans of Floor Joists

Learn about simple spans of floor joists, including load, bearing, span, height and width of joists, bridge blocking, and the code. Subscribe for new video uploads at https://www.youtube.com/user/BenGromicko1?sub_confirmation=1
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· Feb 1, 2022
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Learn the Basics of Floor Joist Spans

Learn everything you need to know about floor joist spans. This guide discusses floor joist spans, along with sizing, span tables, and types of wood.
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· Feb 17, 2017
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2×8 Lumber Weight Calculator & Chart by Wood Type & Length

Comprehensive calculator and table gives the weight of 2×8 lumber by wood species and board length. 2x8 weights for pressure-treated wood included.
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· Feb 23, 2025
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How To Install Joists - Bunnings Australia

To complete your subfloor, all you need is to add joists to your bearers. Follow this step-by-step guide from Bunnings to find out how to install joists.
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· Apr 7, 2022
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Sizing timber. Part 1 - Terminology

Sizing timber. Part 1 - Terminology. Spans, spacing's, cantilevers, load widths
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· May 27, 2019
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How To Use Building Code Span Charts To Calculate Structural Door And Window Header Sizes

https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/windows/index.html Click on this link to learn more about window and door framing, installation and repairs. In this video I will provide viewers with a few different building types, structural engineering and construction standard lumber sizes (not engineered lumber) for certain opening spans so you can ...
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· Nov 28, 2021
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2×10 Lumber Weight Calculator & Chart by Wood Type & Length

2×10 lumber weight calculator, with a table showing the weight of 2x10 lumber by wood species and board length. Calculations are explained.
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· Feb 11, 2025
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Why Do We Use Glulams? || Dr Decks

The Dr explains what glulams are and why we use them over steel. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Decks Merch: https://dr-decks.myshopify.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/drdecks http://www.drdecks.com https://www ...
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· Jan 28, 2021
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Mid Span Blocking: Why Do It & How? || Dr Decks

One of the most important parts of deck building is making sure it is stable. One of the simplest and best ways to do it is to add mid span blocking. We'll show you how to do it DrDecks style. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Decks Merch: https://dr-decks.myshopify.com ...
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· Mar 8, 2023
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Build a Stronger Deck: Beam Connections

Deck beams are the horizontal framing members that support the joists. Our training manager Sam Marcoux reviews the basic steps for making strong, safe beam connections. We will highlight the available options to help you select what’s best for your project. Whether you’re a professional contractor working on a deck project or a homeowner ...
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· Jun 22, 2020
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Effortlessly Calculate Timber Floor Maximum Span.

Learn how to calculate the maximum span for a timber floor like a pro! In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps using a floor with 50 mm wide by 150 mm deep timber joists spaced @ 600 mm centres, & a strength class of 16. Find out the maximum span that this floor can support given a permanent load of 0.5 kilonewtons per square meter ...
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· Dec 29, 2022
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Build a Stronger Deck: Joist Connections

A deck’s joists are the horizontal framing members that support the decking material. Deck joists may terminate at a beam or ledger, rest on top of the beams, or terminate at the rim board. Our training manager Sam Marcoux reviews the basic steps for making strong, safe joist connections. We will highlight the available options to help you ...
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· Jun 29, 2020
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LVLs & PSLs: What’s the Difference?

Watch Patrick McCombe, Ian Schwandt, Brian Campbell, and Steve Rudowsky in this educational seminar on engineered wood beams.
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· May 16, 2022
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Deck Joists & Span Tables Using Hyne Timber Design 7.5

This video shows you how to use Hyne Timber Design 7.5 to calculate the span required for a deck joist. Hyne Timber Design 7.5 is a free Timber design package that will calculate the size of the timber you required for all areas of your building. If you like this video please subscribe to my channel https://www.youtube.com/Buildsum For similar ...
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· Jan 22, 2016
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So you want to build a deck, Part 4 Piers and Joists

DESCRIPTION This is the fourth video in a series of six on how to go about building a deck. In this video, we will look at the span and size requirements for the piers and joists when building a deck. For access to span tables follow this link: http://www.bendigotimber.com/p/additional/1_tp_span.pdf Other tools you can use: https://www.hyne.com ...
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· Mar 26, 2019
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Span Tables

Automate your framing with Smartbuild- Set up Span Tables
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· May 31, 2023
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Built-Up Wood Beam Construction

Construction details for a 4-ply built-up beam according to the Ontario (Canada) Building Code.
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· May 31, 2018
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What is LVL?

Why is LVL such a great material to use to build a deck? Find out in this video and get more deck building tips at https://www.familyhandyman.com/decks/building-a-deck/ Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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· Jun 21, 2020
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How To Build Deck Cantilever - Engineering, Framing And Design Methods

https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/decks/index.html Visit our website for more helpful construction and design ideas. Learn how to build a deck cantilever with either one of the methods in the video. Local building authorities, contractors or building inspectors might need to approve projects like deck cantilevers.
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· Feb 13, 2023
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20 Feet Span Beam Structure Design | RCC Drawing |

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· Nov 7, 2022
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RCC Beam Span of 30feet and More Detail at Site

In This Video, I will show you that about Span of Beam and Beam Cross Section As a more thumb rule based guide, conventional beam depth ( top of slab to bottom of beam) is assumed to be one tenth of the span. That automatically limits the spams you go for as beyond 8–10m, beam depth becomes too much for optimal design. Spams up to 16m can be ...
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· Jan 20, 2019
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Analysis of 3 Span Continuous Beam by Slope Deflection Method

This video clearly explains how to analyze a continuous beam having 3 spans by slope deflection method. The beam is having Fixed support at one end and other three supports are roller and hinge. We start analyzing the beam by finding out fixed end moments for given loadings, than we should check where we can have the rotations in this case ...
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· Nov 22, 2021
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Learn How Centering Deck Joist or Adding A Few More Can Make Your Deck A Lot Stronger

http://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/design/decks/index.html Click on this link for more helpful information about deck building, outdoor projects and home repairs. Here's another problem that often can be eliminated by repositioning, centering or adding a few more deck joist. Another common sense approach to making your deck structurally ...
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· Feb 7, 2020
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Beam Detailing, Sizing, Span Calculation, etc. | Compute Beam Sizes & Rebar Requirements Easy

Paano nga ba ang pagsukat ng laki ng biga o beam? Ano ang spacing ng poste para sa safe na biga? Compute Beam Sizes & Rebar Requirements Easy For Non-Engineers #mannelearningacademy #homebuddies #budolisreal #renovation #sharingiscaring #homebuddiesph Visit and follow our facebook page for more educational content: https://www.facebook.com ...
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· Jun 21, 2021
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Deck Framing (How to Build a Deck Part 3/5)

Build a solid structure for your deck. Learn how to build a deck frame the right way in this tutorial. We'll cover: deck joist spacing, deck beams, decking joist hangers and helpful deck framing techniques. View more videos in our How to Build a Deck series at: https://bit.ly/2QQS2t1 Tools you'll need: Decking materials: https://bit.ly/2Wdoozq ...
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· Oct 12, 2017
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How To Frame A Deck - Tips For Efficient Building

We are starting a new project and in this video will go over some of our best tips for efficiently framing a deck. We go over ledger attachment and layout, figuring out deck beam heights, squaring up your deck frame, and setting joists. Let us know if you have any questions down in the comments! OUR AMAZON STORE! https://www.amazon.com/shop ...
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· Nov 26, 2023
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7.6 Effective span of reinforced concrete beam

Determining the effective span of reinforced concrete beam. Notes are available @ https://docmerit.com/user/engaim
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· Aug 6, 2020
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How far can a 2x6 floor joist span without support?

The Crockers • How far can a 2x6 floor joist span without support? ---------- Our main goal is creating educational content. The topic of this video has been processed in the spirit of this goal. If required by education, we may also present a detail of the topic that may be objectionable to some people.
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· Nov 12, 2020
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06 2 3 A SizingWood I joists

NC State University College of Design, School of Architecture, courses ARC 331 and ARC 332, Architectural Structures taught by Wayne Place, Professor of Architecture, PhD, PE
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· Aug 15, 2021
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For 19ft Span - Size of Footing , Column and Beam Reinforcement Details

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· Jun 22, 2021