Timber to be covered these span tables do not apply to timber which is fully exposed to the elements.
Flat roof timber span tables c24.
For pitched roofs flat roofs and ceiling joists.
Our floor joist span tables are based on loadings given in the newer amended version of bs 6399 1.
Surveyors and structural engineers utilise data from tables below to help calculate the correct size strength and centres of roof timbers for the required spans and loadings.
The following tables give details of the allowable spans and spacing for some of the more common timber sizes used in traditional roofing construction.
Maximum clear span of flat roof joists in metres for sc3 timber spacing between joists size of roof joist 400mm 450mm 600mm 47 x 97 1 84 1 81 1 74.
All the figures are based on roofing tiles or slates laid on timber laths over sarking felt.
Pitched roof timber sizes.
Span tables span tables can be used to determine the size of a timber member of a particular.
Flat roof joists rafters purlin span tables ceiling joists imposed load 0 25 kn m c24 timber permissible clear spans for ceiling joists to bs 5268 7 3 imposed load 0 25 kn m.
Timber to be covered these span.
Surveyors span tables for designing roof rafters.
Timber to be covered these span tables do not apply to timber which is fully exposed to the elements.
This means that some values are slightly more conservative than span tables from other sources if those do not include the amended guidance.
Should refer to trada document span tables for solid timber members in floors ceilings and roofs excluding trussed rafter roofs for dwellings or ask your lbc surveyor for advice.
Click here to download c16 span table leaflet c24 span table our premium grade of carcassing is c24 graded.
C16 span table only stocked at our mitcham depot.
Maximum clear span of rafters in metres for roof pitches of between 15.
These span tables apply only to flat roof and roof with a slope of up to 10 degrees.
Flat roof joists rafters purlin.
Span tables for flat roof joists to bs 5268 7 2 imposed loads of 0 75 kn m for maintenance and snow load are applicable where there is no permanent access no fixed ladder or staircase and most areas where the altitude does not exceed 100 metres refer to bs 6399 3.