I’m building a 9×9 building with vaulted ceiling. 2×6 rafters. 4 in 12. How big does the ridge beam need to be? Thanks.
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30# live and dead load, No snow load. No other loading of any type.
Min.One 2x8. ( Fb of 1400 & E of 1,600,000.) Calculated deflection = 0.26" which is approx. 1/360.
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You forgot to say it should be at least 9 feet long.
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I didn't want to get too technical.
Any shorter and it would be to short and any longer and it would be too long.
Yes I forgot to mention no snow load! Thanks.