1x6 Tongue And Groove Roof Decking Spans

Roof deck 2x6 or 1x6 t g we use 1x6 up to 3 but the roof is then strapped after with 2x4 then sheathing.

1x6 tongue and groove roof decking spans. Decking is machined to a single or double tongue and groove evis pattern. Maximum moisture content is 19 for 2 x 6 3 x 6 and 4 x 6. For combination simple span and two span continuous multiply by 1 31 for two span continuous multiply by 1 85 loads shown are for dry use conditions multiply by 9 for wet service factor conversion factor to determine the board footage of decking required multiply the square footage of the roof area to be covered by a factor of 2 40. Nominal three and four inch decking is especially well adapted for use with glued laminated arches and girders and is easily and quickly erected.

4 tongue and groove roof decking. Just wondering if anyone has used this decking to act as the roof diaphragm. Does anyone have experience using tongue and groove decking for roof sheathing. On 24 1x6 will work but put a layer of sheathing down to eliminate the roofing nail issue.

This arrangement is applicable to 4 or more supports 3 or more spans. All end joints occur in line on every other support figure 6. All pieces are supported on three supports. Span for 1x6 t g roof decking 08 25 2006 05 52 pm i have looked all over to try and find a span table for 1x6 tongue and groove roof sheathing and am coming up with nothing.

This document contains all that s needed to design and construct tongue and groove wood roof decking including span and load tables. I am looking to space rafters at 72 however i cannot find any information on diaphragm strength of the t g decking. It is nominal 2 x 6 3 x 6 or 4 x 6 in 1 or 2 grade and kiln dried. Tongue and groove decking provides the customer with an outstanding solution for roof and subfloor structure where exposed to the lower level.

Storey lumber co inc. Irc table r803 1 lists 1 1 2 t g for rafter spans up to 72. 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. This tongue and groove decking combines appearance grade with unsurpassed quality of finish making them ideal for exposed ceiling applications.

Roof decking is southern pine as manufactured by s i.