2x6 Tongue And Groove Flooring Span

Irc table r803 1 lists 1 1 2 t g for rafter spans up to 72.
2x6 tongue and groove flooring span. Frequently used for loft flooring and roof decking the uniquely straight grain and reddish orange color of douglas fir provides eye catching appeal wherever it is. Description vida spruce is a select cut 2 6 tongue and groove used for second floor systems and roof decking. All end joints occur in line on every other support figure 6. 1 grade lumber decking is standard and is used where construction requires the finest appearance and high strength.
Using the same floor load value of 55 lbs and reducing the area to 5 25 x 44 as 44 is the actual unsupported span and 5 25 is usually the width of a finished piece of 2x6 tongue and groove we get a load of 88 229 lbs being held up by one 2x6 not counting the additional support transmitted by the tongue and groove to it s neighboring. All pieces are supported on three supports. Tongue and groove wood decking should be installed with the tongue up on sloped roofs and outward in direction of laying on flat roofs. Spruce decking is an excellent match for those building eastern white pine log homes.
This arrangement is applicable to 4 or more supports 3 or more spans. Alternate grades can be used upon request depending on span appearance requirements quantity and availability. 1028845 menards sku. Does anyone have experience using tongue and groove decking for roof sheathing.
This tongue and groove decking combines appearance grade with unsurpassed quality of finish making them ideal for exposed ceiling applications. I am looking to space rafters at 72 however i cannot find any information on diaphragm strength of the t g decking. 4 tongue and groove roof decking. Pattern faces should be down and exposed on the underside.
Each piece of 2 thick decking should be toenailed through the tongue and face nailed with one 16d common nail per support. 2x6 douglas fir tongue and groove decking as one of the hardest and most dense of the softwood species douglas fir makes a practical as well as a beautiful addition to your home. High quality southern pine flooring meets the challenges of the most demanding applications. Southern yellow pine offers a distinct grain pattern and appealing golden color.
Tongue and groove decking provides the customer with an outstanding solution for roof and subfloor structure where exposed to the lower level. With less than 4 supports a special pattern requiring specified lengths must be used. This product can be lightly sanded and stained for a finished floor. Just wondering if anyone has used this decking to act as the roof diaphragm.
Each piece of 3 and 4 thick.