Timber Deck Span Tables Victoria
For simple construction such as domestic construction this can be determined from span table supplements in as1684 2 and as1684 3.
Timber deck span tables victoria. This guide has been produced so that designers and builders can take advantage of the reduced loading and. Technical diagram span tables f7 rafters on page 35 30mm m aximum allow able sp ans mm sheet roof spacing mm rafter size 600 760 900 1000 1200 66 x 30 1250 1150 1050 1000 950 90 x 30 1650. Codes specify maximum spans according to the type of wood used. A deck more than 2 feet or two steps above ground must have a railing.
When joining any timber members ensure that the join is directly supported by the member below. The decking has been machined on its top face to provide a ribbed non slip surface. Floors our free designit. 3 where rafters are equal to or exceed four times their breath blocking should be used to reduce distortion.
The spans given in these tables have been developed by experienced timber. Span tables allow users to choose an appropriate size and stress grade to achieve spanning needs. Decking bearers tmgp10 seasoned pine size mm floor load width mm 1200 2400 maximum bearer span mm span cantilever span cantilever continuous span. A maximum roof pitch of 25 degrees is assumed.
Codes dictate how high the deck railing must be as well as how far apart the balusters can be. For other situations such as decks balconies tiled areas and apartment. For use in domestic houses. Maximum span of bearer mm continuous spans continued 2 120 x 35 3100 2700 2500 2300 2200 2 120 x 45 3400 3000 2700 2500 2400 table 5 bearers supporting floor load only continued bearer size depth x breadth mm note.
Construction details should be in accordance with as1684 2. Victoria 1 0 min see 9 4 2 2 2 whistler 6 1 design loads the loading spacing and sizing of structural members is influenced by local. Wind classification n1 n2. Pergola rafter spans for 600 mm and 900 mm spacing.
Design engineers in accordance with as1684 1 1999 and include the most. Span requirements ensure your deck won t sag or collapse during a party or under snow load. The 2006 as 1684 residential timber framed construction standard is based on the loadings contained in the loading code as1170 2 1989 the current loading code as nzs 1170 1. Other more complex load condition spans can be determined with our free hyne timber design 7 5 software.
Table assumes a maximum flooring mass of 40kg m2. 2002 has introduced a reduced imposed loading of 2 0 kpa on domestic decks above 1 m from the ground.