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Floor Josist span
I need to know if eastern white pine 3x12(actual)will span 22' on 22"o.c. 1x6 t&g flooring will be applied on top. The space will be used for sleeping, as many as 10 beds. no ceiling applied on bottom Length of building is 30'. all that i can find is values for dimension lumber. Thanks...- consruct1
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- Forum: Wood design and engineering
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COPPER CORROSION
IN THE PROCESS OF REMODELING A HOME,ALL NEW PLUMBING. THE PIPING WILL BE PEX AND THE FITTINGS ARE COPPER, A WATER TREATMENT COMPANY HAS SAID THAT THE WATER WAS TO ACIDIC AND THAT I NEED A $3,500 TREATMENT SYSTEM TO CORRECT OR THE PIPES(FITTINGS) WOULD FAIL. MY QUESTION IS AT WHAT POINT(PH)WILL...- consruct1
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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GALVANIZED ROOFING AND ROT
I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING AT TWO SETS OF DRAWINGS (HOME PLANS) THAT CALL FOR STANDING SEAM GALVANIZED ROOF. ONE ASKS FOR A PLYWOOD ROOF DECK WITH TARPAPER UNDERLAYMENT, ANOTHER WITH 1X6 BOARDS WITH 1" SPACES AND A TARPAPER UNDERLAYMENT OR ROSIN PAPER, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A METAL ROOF CAN...- consruct1
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
