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    Mar 11, 2008, 11:55 AM
    What is the maximum span of a peir in a floor system
    What is the maximum span of a peir in a floor system
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    Mar 11, 2008, 12:04 PM
    A pier is a vertical support member so it really doesn't have a "span" like you are referring to. If you neant what is the span of a horizontal floor framing member (beam or joist) it would depend on the size and type of member. Give us a little more info.
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    Mar 11, 2008, 06:46 PM
    Like amricca says tell us what is setting on the peir, that will determine where the next peir should set
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