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WebPlease note: This older article by our former faculty member remains available on our site for archival purposes. Some information contained in it may be outdated. Using span tables to size joists and rafters is a straight-forward process when you understand the structural principles that govern their use. by Paul Fisette – ©2003 Wood is naturally engineered […] WebA 2×10 southern yellow pine joist can span 16 feet and 1 inch without support. A doubled 2×10 beam can span 11’ without support for a deck that is 4’ wide. Lengths of 2×10 joists … familylifetoday.org

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