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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 18 May 2022 11:33am - Edited by: Aklogcabin
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Always plenty of discussion on snow loads here. I can say that 2x4 roof joists spanning 8' on 2' center will barely hold lots of snow. We got some big snow last winter with 5-6 feet common. I think I saw some pictures from RN.
I knew this was sketchy but I didn't have any more lumber at the time. I was going to add more 2x4 but, but,
Hey cabin life in remote ak takes a bit of risk at times and it did it's job n kept things dry. Now as long as the bears don't decide to have fun. That's a load of lumber under the tarp. Hopefully enough to get a 8x12 wheeler shed built. And fix up the wood shed just a little bit
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 18 May 2022 12:04pm
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Well, ya gotta admit, they broke at the weak points with all the knots 
Jack em up when the load goes, sister in some good-uns and carry on.
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 18 May 2022 01:43pm
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Sister them with 2x6s.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 18 May 2022 01:44pm
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Geez I wouldnt even use 2x4 here for anything but studs. You did expect alot from them.
I do have 2x6 spaning 10ft but also clean the snow off at 6in. They are rough cut lumber.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 18 May 2022 03:30pm
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Jack up roof section, add a girder in center of span, carry down to footer via a couple of poles.
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 19 May 2022 08:58am
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Thanks folks probably sister up on the 2x4s and add another in the middle so that they are 12" on center. I don't want a post in the middle but it may happen. I probably should get some firewood in it also. It did make 4 winters
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