What is 5/4 lumber? - Fine Homebuilding
网页2008年4月20日 · 5/4 lumber is lumber that was rough sawn to 1 1/4 inch. When it is finished planed as you would get at a retail lumberyard, it will measure about 1" though that can sometiimes vary upward. It must be a regional thing because 5/4 was always 5/4 in MI.
How to Install Deck-Stair Treads - Fine Homebuilding
网页Common deck-stair tread configurations include two pieces of 5/4×6 or 2×6 lumber, three pieces of 5/4×4 or 2×4 lumber, or a single piece of 2×12 lumber. Pick whichever configuration you wish, but for 5/4 treads, stringers need to be spaced no more than 12 in. apart, and for 2x treads, stringers are spaced no more than 16 in. apart.
How to Fasten Pressure-Treated Decking - Fine Homebuilding
网页2015年9月16日 · Start the installation by securing each board with a few screws to keep them in place. The majority of fastening will be done once all of the boards are tacked down. The screw length is very important; these screws need to penetrate in the joist by 1-1/2 inches. When it comes to the board ends, predrill to prevent splitting.
Building a picnic table out of 1x lumber - Fine Homebuilding
网页2003年7月17日 · It's made from one sheet of 3/4" plywood. The top is only 2'x4', and the entire table pulled apart so you could store it flat. It worked well, and was plenty strong enough for adults. The dark brown in the picture is 1/4" solid wood trim. You can see how they used braces under the top and benches. It's entirely possible to build a table out of ...
How to Calculate Deck Cantilevers - Fine Homebuilding
网页Example: A deck with a beam located 12 ft. 6 in. from the ledger, framed with 2×10 joists at 16 in. on center. Check 1: The allowable overhang/maximum cantilever is 3 ft 5 in. per the DCA 6 table and 3 ft. 6 in. per the 2018 IRC table. Check 2: 12 ft. 6 in. / 4 = 3 ft. 1 in.
plywood over 5/4 decking? - Fine Homebuilding
网页2002年6月3日 · I've done this only once, but we put down a layer of 3/8 foam board (fanfold actually) first them sheathed over it with 3/4 T&G. The deck boards were warped enough that I though it would cause some problems with the T&G so I evened it out a little with the foam. This was 10 years ago, we still do occasional work for them, and all seems well.
Deck Joist Span Chart - Fine Homebuilding
网页But the 2015 IRC included a new one (Table R507.5) that will make it easy for deck builders to spec a joist size for a given span and joist spacing. The table includes spans for common lumber species used for deck framing like southern pine, Douglas fir, hem-fir, redwood, western cedar and other species. The table accounts for wet service ...
5/4 sill plate? - Fine Homebuilding
网页2004年10月2日 · 5/4 mudsills sound like a terrible idea. Here in the west, a lot of which is at least a seismic 3 zone or worse, we nail the bottom edge of plywood sheathing into the edge of the mudsill at least 6" O.C. That would ruin a piece of …
What’s the Difference: Pressure-Treated Lumber
网页Copper is corrosive, so this choice is crucial. Generally, fasteners and hardware made from stainless steel and hot-dipped-galvanized (HDG) steel are recommended for pressure-treated lumber. However, lumber with the highest retention levels—such as that used in coastal and below-grade applications—should be used with stainless steel only ...
Odd length and 2X5 lumber - Fine Homebuilding
网页2002年4月17日 · Actually, I thought both the 2X5 and odd length lumber were a good idea. The 2X5 would work well in trusses around 40'. That's where 2X4 starts to become too small, but 2X6 is still a bit too big. Maybe 2X5 walls would be a good compromise for someone who couldn't decide between 2X4 and 2X6. …