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Wood Headers - Max. Supported Weight

Weight supported by a double or triple wood headers.

Weight - load - supported by wood header

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Weight supported by a double or triple wood header on two 4" x 4" posts:

Wood Headers - Max. Supported Weight
Span
(feet)
MAx. Weight (lb)
2 x 2" x 6"3 x 2" x 6"2 x 2" x 8"3 x 2" x 8"2 x 2" x 10"3 x 2" x 10"
4 2250 3780 4690 5850 5000 7410
6 1680 2520 3130 4690 5000 7410
8 2660 3990 3760 5640
10 2130 3190 3010 4510
12 2510 3760

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