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A 2x8 refers to a 2 inch by 8 foot piece of wood. The span of a 2x8 is 8 feet.
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How much weight can 2x8 floor joists hold?
That depends on how well supported the floor is and that depends on how far apart the joists are placed. The closer they are, the more weight can be supported.
I want to build a pergola over my deck and the span of the beams would be 14 feet apart Would I be okay to use 2X8 X 16' long or would they sag under their own weight?
dont know the width of your deck, but if its more than6' feet it will sag.I suggest an extra post in the middle of the2 posts and crossbrace the roof.
What is the maximum span on a double 2x12 beam supporting 2x8 ceiling rafters and an acoustical ceiling?
Depends on the area above the ceiling joists. Is it a live load (living space) or dead load (just the joists with maybe an attic above)? Also, the length of the ceiling joists from the last bearing point is a factor. How much weight is bearing on the beam is the critical issue.
If a circle has a radius of 8in what is the diameter and the cirumference?
Radius would be 16 in. (2x8 in.). Circumference would be approximately 50.27 in. (16 x pi, which is approximately 3.1416).
What size single span beam is needed for a span of 36 feet for 2nd story floor support in my garage and I have heat tubes in the floor so I can't install a column?
You will have to have an engineer spec that beam for you. You will save yourself time and money by cutting the span with a column.
How much weight will a pine 2x8 that spans 12 feet hold?
how much weight will 5 2x8 that span 12 ft hold
How much weight can a 2x 8 with 4 foot span hold?
That would depend on the specie of wood that the 2x8 is made from.
What size of floor joist for framing will be needed to support a second story with a 12 foot span?
2X8 set 16 inch on center.
What is the answer to17-2x8?
17-(2x8)=1
What is Yamaha engine with serial no 2x8-000880?
the motor 2x8-000880 is a 1979 IT 400 Yamaha
Can somone tell me please what is 2x8?
2x8 = 16
How can you use 2x8 to find 4x8?
8+8+8+8 ________________________________________ Multiply (2x8) by 2
What load span for a 1 by 6?
How far can 1 by 6 span without support
Who has the shortest memory span?
not me. so far.
What is the answer to 3X5+2x8+2?
33
How much weight can 2x8 floor joists hold?
That depends on how well supported the floor is and that depends on how far apart the joists are placed. The closer they are, the more weight can be supported.
What is the answer to -2x8?
It is equivalent to: 6x^2 -24x
