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How close do the joists and beams need to be to each other for my deck?

The table below shows the distance a beam extends from one post to the next.


Suggested Beam Spans

For non stress-graded redwood lumber, with a live load of 40 lbs. per sq. ft. and a dead load of 10 lbs. per sq. ft.

  Beam Sizes
Beam spacing
4x6
4x8
4x10
6 feet
4'0"
5'0"
7'3"
8 feet
3'3"
4'3"
6'3"
10 feet
3'0"
3'9"
5'6"
12 feet
2'9"
3'6"
5'0"