This occupation is included in the larger group of pipelayingfitters, pipefitters, and plumbers.. The median wage for this groupis $4,781 per month ($27.58 per hour). Half of all of these workersearn between $3,602 and $5,651 per month ($20.78 and $32.60per hour).
When supporting joists that span 12 feet with no overhang beyond the beam, a double ply beam can span in feet a value equal to its depth in inches. A double 2x12 beam can span 12 feet; a (2) 2x10 can span 10 feet and so on.
Carports/roof 2x6 span. I have a carport roof that is 17ft wide & 20ft deep with 2x6 on 16inch centers the 2x6 beams are going the length of the 17ft span & the roof only has a 1ft pitch I know this is not enough pitch but it had to be done this way.There is 1/2 ply & then metal roof on that.arports/roof 2x6 span. I am building a lean to that has a 1/12 pitch and spans 12' wide by 22' long. I am in the northern climate with lots of snow. Can I use 2x6, 16 on center as a roof structure or do I need 2x8's.