Figure 3: Beam Span Types American Forest & Paper Association 6 PRESCRIPTIVE RESIDENTIAL WOOD DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE Figure 4. Beam Assembly Details DECK FRAMING PLAN A framing plan shows the joist and beam layout; the location of the ledger board, posts, and footings, and the type, size, ...
Joist & Beam Sizing Tables & A Quick Rule of Thumb for Sizing Joists Find here: Framing span tables for common building structures using both dimension lumber and timber frame construction methods. We include common rules-of-thumb that can help you make a quick guess at whether or not your ...