See figures 1 and 2 lengths decking pieces may be of.
Tongue and groove decking span tables.
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.
Timber tongue and groove decking is a specialty lum ber product constituting an important part of modern timber construction that can be used for many applica tions to provide an all wood appearance.
Alternate grades can be used upon request depending on span appearance requirements quantity and availability.
American institute of timber construction standards for tongue and groove heavy timber decking.
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.
1 grade lumber decking is standard and is used where construction requires the finest appearance and high strength.
Maximum moisture content is 19 for 2 x 6 3 x 6 and 4 x 6.
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 document contains all that s needed to design and construct tongue and groove wood roof decking including span and load tables.
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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.
Tongue and groove decking provides the customer with an outstanding solution for roof and subfloor structure where exposed to the lower level.