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Hi all
I want to build a wooden balcony and span tables show I could use a 150 x 50 for the required span of 2500 mm (based on an internal floor ).
Since this will be outside ,I will be using Douglas Fir to build. The 150 x 50 is not very attractive in its shape but cannot find any sites that give alternatives for same loading but with different aspect for the wood.
Anyone tell me what 150 x 100 would have as a max span ?
Would be grateful for any comments on sizing and comments on the balcony which will be 3000 mm x 2700 mm ( max span as above ).
I have planning permission for this but am not required to submit any calculations for its construction - it's a case of " caveat constructor " ( is that right ? )
Have looked around the village and people tend to use v large sections for aesthetic purposes e.g. 250 x 200 for 4500 mm , but it will be difficult positioning mine 6 m above ground so I am looking at weight too.
Thanks
I want to build a wooden balcony and span tables show I could use a 150 x 50 for the required span of 2500 mm (based on an internal floor ).
Since this will be outside ,I will be using Douglas Fir to build. The 150 x 50 is not very attractive in its shape but cannot find any sites that give alternatives for same loading but with different aspect for the wood.
Anyone tell me what 150 x 100 would have as a max span ?
Would be grateful for any comments on sizing and comments on the balcony which will be 3000 mm x 2700 mm ( max span as above ).
I have planning permission for this but am not required to submit any calculations for its construction - it's a case of " caveat constructor " ( is that right ? )
Have looked around the village and people tend to use v large sections for aesthetic purposes e.g. 250 x 200 for 4500 mm , but it will be difficult positioning mine 6 m above ground so I am looking at weight too.
Thanks