In the example d calculates to 7 75.
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In the interior of a building finishes and details tend to obscure the structural framework of the building.
The weight of the roof rests on the ridge beam.
The figures are based on quality materials.
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This tells you the size of the beam needed to support the porch s roof.
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Join two sections of 2x6 for the temporary beam.
This is the type most often associated with front porches often with wide steps leading to the porch.
For lesser grades spans should be shorter.
Keep in mind that these are maximums in other words shortening spans slightly will result in a more solid structure.
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This will protect the original porch wood and support the temporary beam.
The tables below give maximum spans for rafters and beams.
This means the example porch would need a 6 inch by 8 inch beam.
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With the sections joined sister the two to create a 20 foot length image 2 which will span the porch.
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You can repeat the same process using a different breadth if you want a beam that is wider or thinner than 6 inches.