span calculator for wood joists and rafters

The free updated Span Calculator app is now available in the Android, iOS, and Windows stores to help users calculate code-permitted spans for various sizes, species, and lumber grades of wood joists and rafters.

According to AWC Vice President Brad Douglas, 'Now more than ever, complying with the latest building codes is crucial for ensuring safety, health, resiliency, and energy efficiency in wood construction. The updated Span Calculator makes it easier than ever to calculate these important factors.'

The app offers several features:

1. Multiple species and grades selection: Users can choose from different options depending on their specific needs.

2. Comparison purposes: The 'span options' mode allows users to compare multiple selections side-by-side for easy comparison.

Additionally, the Calculator applies common uniform loading conditions and provides optional adjustments for wet service conditions which enables calculation of allowable spans for outdoor deck joists.

Key updates include:

1. Inclusion of updated design values as found in the 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction Supplement.

2. Coverage of all species and grades of commercially available softwood and hardwood lumber.

With these new features, users can now easily determine code-compliant span requirements using this user-friendly tool from anywhere – on their smartphone or tablet devices via our mobile app downloads today!

Span calculator for wood joists and rafters