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Open beam porch.
Start by fastening temporary wood blocks to the rafter tails image 1.
Keep in mind that these are maximums in other words shortening spans slightly will result in a more solid structure.
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With the sections joined sister the two to create a 20 foot length image 2 which will span the porch.
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The figures are based on quality materials.
For lesser grades spans should be shorter.
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In the example d calculates to 7 75.
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This will protect the original porch wood and support the temporary beam.
You can repeat the same process using a different breadth if you want a beam that is wider or thinner than 6 inches.
The tables below give maximum spans for rafters and beams.
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Join two sections of 2x6 for the temporary beam.
This tells you the size of the beam needed to support the porch s roof.
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In the interior of a building finishes and details tend to obscure the structural framework of the building.
Look through wood porch beams photos in different colors and styles and when you find some.
This means the example porch would need a 6 inch by 8 inch beam.