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Posted by MarkB_MI on May 17, 2007 at 03:41:57 from (216.234.126.146):
In Reply to: OT Max rafter length posted by John S-B on May 16, 2007 at 20:15:07:
The table I have shows even 2x10's to be marginal at 24" OC. If you want to use 2x8's, I think you'll need to go 16" OC. You might be able to get away with 2x8's 24" OC with steel roofing, since it's a lot lighter than shingles, but I sure wouldn't try 36" OC.
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