Has any member just used standard 2x6s for roof decking? I got a very good number from home Depot, half price of getting tongue and groove. But I'm worried it will look like crap.
Pictures would be appreciated.
Has any member just used standard 2x6s for roof decking? I got a very good number from home Depot, half price of getting tongue and groove. But I'm worried it will look like crap.
Pictures would be appreciated.
Half price and worth it.
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Every time I have strayed from the teachings of Skip Ellsworth it has cost me money.
I love the mask mandate. I hardly ever have to bruh my teeth anymore.
What I meant to say is that it'll probably work but I don't like it. If you need permits, you may not get it past the Inspector without closer spacing on your rafters.
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Every time I have strayed from the teachings of Skip Ellsworth it has cost me money.
I love the mask mandate. I hardly ever have to bruh my teeth anymore.
Most people who go that route use a wider board, verb street did it, I've worked with a couple people who've done it. I've done just rough sawn before. The only thing I suggest is putting black tarpaper down after the decking so that when the gaps happen it's all black and not whatever color of insulation you have shining through
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Vern Street used plain 2x12's He's got a website.
Edit: Doh! Rckclmbr beat me to it.
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For your convenience here is the aforementioned website: http://www.vernstreet.com/loghome.htm
Edit: Great read with all kinds of tips and tricks
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Thanks for the link. I quoted 2x6 and 2x8. 2x8 was 10% more. I still may go that route because it will save time and labor. 2x10s I ordered for my floor joists and i think those might be slightly more than 2x8. Maybe I'll get numbers on the wider boards but I'm thinking it will get too pricey.
2x8 is roughly 25% more area than a 2x6, so paying only 10% more for it would be a financially wise decision.
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