Patio roof beam sizing

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Patio roof beam sizing

From: stephen_hatcher@yahoo.com
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Remote Name: 192.25.240.225
Date: 29 Aug 2005
Time: 11:07 AM

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Hello, I am building a gable roof over a back patio. The roof itself will be 14' x 20'. I would like to set the posts 12' and 18' apart respectively at the corners. Can I build up a beam from 2x10s or 2x12s to span 18' or do I need an LVL for this distance? As I live in Texas, snow will not be a problem. Thanks!

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