Span length for 2 6 rafters.
2x6 roof rafter span chart.
Roof rafter 2x ridge beam 2 16d toenail face nail 2 planks 16d at each plank 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 rafter size spacing allowable span allowable spans for df 2 floor joists df larch table 2308.
Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.
4 for panel maximum span shall be 24 5 24 o.
An syp 2 6 rafter at 24 o c.
The table states that 2 x 6 rafters spaced 16 inches on center o c can span a maximum distance of 13 feet 5 inches.
Rafter span tables use these tables to determine lengths sizes and spacing of rafters based on a variety of factors such as species load grade spacing and pitch.
Rafter spans can be extended slightly beyond what the rafter tables suggest when there is a cantelever extending beyond the supporting wall.
In making your choice consider how you will insulate your insulate your roof.
Also available for the android os.
Ceiling joist span use this table to determine the maximum lengths of ceiling joists based on species of lumber joist spacing and joist size.
While a 2 6 might be nearly double the cost of a 2 4 you can likely space the 2x6s further apart negating the added expense of increasing your lumber width.
Building pergola with two rows of 3 posts.
Another option are 2 x 8 rafters spaced 24 inches o c.