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WOOD BEAM SIZINGTM   WEIGHT module


SNOW LOAD

Roof snow loads
0 20 30 50 70
pounds per square foot


DEAD LOAD

Roof dead loads
7 10 20 23 30
pounds per square foot



CONSTRUCTION LOAD

Even in climates with no snow, a minimum roof live load of 12 to 20 psf (depending on size of tributary area) is necessary to support temporary construction materials and workers.

WBS calculates and uses the minimum load, when ground snow load is less than 20 psf.



 


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