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    Oct 15, 2008, 05:56 PM
    span of 2x12
    I'm building a deck and was wondering how far I could span 2x12 joists
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    Oct 17, 2008, 10:01 AM

    Depends on the spacing, a 2 x 12 at 16" o.c. could span anywhere from 13 to 20 feet. Check this link:

    Span Tables Floor Joists and Trusses | Raised Floor Living | Southern Pine Council™ | 1-504-443-4464
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