Timeline for Are 2x4 rafters legal in Connecticut? 13 ft runs
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| Oct 4, 2015 at 17:45 | comment | added | Comintern | @Tester101 - Since it's a span greater than the 5' you cited in your comment above, it's likely going to require 2x6s at minimum like I said in the post. If you think the allowable span for a 2x4 or that the structure is a garage are relevant, feel free to edit further. | |
| Oct 4, 2015 at 17:38 | comment | added | Tester101 | I agree they are not talking about a shed. However, a small detached garage has more in common with a shed, than with a house. And I believe using house building codes for a garage, might be a bit off base. | |
| Oct 4, 2015 at 16:57 | comment | added | Comintern | @Tester101 - The OP is obviously not asking about a shed, but I edited out the reference to the span tables that I use as not relevant to the question. | |
| Oct 4, 2015 at 16:57 | history | edited | Comintern | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Not relevant to OPs question.
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| Oct 4, 2015 at 16:47 | comment | added | Tester101 | If you go to the local home improvement store and pick up a shed kit, I doubt they use 2x6 rafters. | |
| Oct 4, 2015 at 16:35 | comment | added | Comintern | @Tester101 - They are (which is likely why they don't go below 2x6), but that doesn't change the amount of deflection that a foot of snow will create. Locally there isn't a distinction in framing requirements between inhabited spaces and outbuildings, but that would depend on the jurisdiction. | |
| Oct 4, 2015 at 16:28 | comment | added | Tester101 | I think the codes are different between homes, and sheds/garages. I'm assuming the charts you're looking at are for homes, not sheds/garages. | |
| Oct 4, 2015 at 16:08 | history | answered | Comintern | CC BY-SA 3.0 |