The beams support the roof rafters or joists which in turn hold the roofing material.
Porch roof column spacing.
If you move up to 4 by 8 you re usually allowed to span up to 10 feet between posts.
We cannot make these determinations for you but generally for standard porch construction porch posts can be spaced up to ten feet apart.
Keep in mind that these figures depend on the size and spacing of joists and the overall structural loads.
In the example d calculates to 7 75.
This tells you the size of the beam needed to support the porch s roof.
Here s an easy way to determine both equal spacing and placement between two fixed points such as porch columns.
This means the example porch would need a 6 inch by 8 inch beam.
You can also use this device for many different uses.
2 1 m from the face of the columns to the walls of the house and wraps around two sides.
Calculate the initial value for d then round it up to the nearest inch.
In general the maximum span for a 4 by 6 beam is 6 feet between 4 by 4 posts.
Careful consideration needs to be given to the location size and number of posts and columns your porch needs.
Max height of column shall be 10.
Make sure to check with your local building department which has codes that determine the minimum size and spacing for posts.
All concrete shall be a minimum 2500 psi 4.
The following discussion does not take into account structural considerations.
A porch roof could also be trussed or i have seen space frames that don t need columns either because they are attached to the building.
Grout shall be concrete or type m or s mortar 5.
The main structural members of patio and deck overheads are posts or columns and beams which run from post to post or from post to ledger.
However for the normal porch the columns are the posts in a.
A 4 by 10 can usually span up to 12 feet between posts.
It is typically not the strength of the posts but the strength of the beam above that limits porch post spacing.
Bottom of footing shall be a minimum of 12 below undisturbed soil 3.
Purchase an elastic band approximately 1 2 to 1 inch wide by 6 to 8 feet long lay it on a flat surface and mark it in 2 inch increments.
Maximum rafter spans for a patio roof in areas with mild climates patio roofs are generally designed for loads of 30 psf pounds per square foot.