Maximum moisture content is 19 for 2 x 6 3 x 6 and 4 x 6.
Tongue and groove decking span tables.
Nominal three and four inch decking is especially well adapted for use with glued laminated arches and girders and is easily and quickly erected.
Tongue groove structural decking structural decking also known as roof decking should not be confused with lumber intended for residential and non residential outdoor decks.
Standard structural decking patterns are 2 nominal tongued and grooved t g and 3 and 4 double t g products available with vee or eased edges to meet.
1 grade lumber decking is standard and is used where construction requires the finest appearance and high strength.
Roof decking is southern pine as manufactured by s i.
This document contains all that s needed to design and construct tongue and groove wood roof decking including span and load tables.
Decking is machined to a single or double tongue and groove evis pattern.
It is nominal 2 x 6 3 x 6 or 4 x 6 in 1 or 2 grade and kiln dried.
Alternate grades can be used upon request depending on span appearance requirements quantity and availability.
Nominal three and four inch decking is especially well adapted for use with glued laminated arches and girders and is easily and quickly erected.
This tongue and groove decking combines appearance grade with unsurpassed quality of finish making them ideal for exposed ceiling applications.
American institute of timber construction standards for tongue and groove heavy timber decking.
See figures 1 and 2 lengths decking pieces may be of.