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What size lumber are used for the ledger board and overhead rafters.

12 years ago
Urban Landscape Design & Construction · More Info
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    12 years ago
    Thank you for your question! The Ledger is 6"x12" and the
    Rafters 6"x 8"

    Comments (7)

    • 12 years ago
      Whats the size of the header beam?
    • 12 years ago
      Ah I see. May I also ask what size is the support beam that the rafters are sitting on? You really do great work! Thanks again for your answers.
    • 12 years ago
      opps! please disregard that last question. I think what I'm calling the header your calling it a ledger. So the Ledger/Header Beam is 6x12.
    • 12 years ago
      How long is that ledger? Also what size is the lumber that is attached to the house that is attached to the overhead rafters?
    • 12 years ago
      In the 6x8 rafters, you had to core drill a hole in order to install the can lights?
    • 12 years ago
      Do you have a detail/section of the recessed lighting in the 6x8 rafters? Is there a premade lighting system that you installed or did you make this up? If so, how did you accomplish this? Thank you!
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