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Using 2x6s to create 4x6s #31162 10/17/13 01:47 PM
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Building a small shed-like structure measuring 12ftx9ft and 16ft high.
Can I use 2 2x6s sistered together to create 4x6s and using the newly created 4x6s as posts for the structure?

The reason I ask is because the structure is located on a remote-access island, and shipping large posts would be an issue.

Any help or input is appreciated.
Thanks!

Re: Using 2x6s to create 4x6s [Re: ahaljkevic] #31163 10/17/13 04:09 PM
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Weight is weight it does not matter if I am hauling 50 2x6x16' or 25 4x6x16' or 16 6x6x16' they are all 800 cubic feet and weigh just about the same. We have done several island jobs, so other than the carrying of the individual timbers shipping them across is not an issue in any way.

I would also point out that you may build however you like, and I can see 2x stock or stick framing being simpler for a novice than perhaps they feel a timber frame would be, but one is not the other. "laminar beam" construction is a form of "post and beam" architecture and is not germane to timber frames as Timberwrights design and cut.

Do you want a timber frame or a laminar beam modern design?

Regards,

jay

Re: Using 2x6s to create 4x6s [Re: ahaljkevic] #31164 10/17/13 04:32 PM
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If you can glulam them (You'll need to get decently plane surfaces and some serious clamping) then you could treat the resulting timbers as if they were larger ones. Otherwise it depends on the use. For stud framing where the built-up posts will be joined to the rest of the structure with nails or brackets I don't see a problem (They're just bearing vertical loads). If you were wanting to cut traditional joinery into them I'd be a lot less sure. If it were me, I'd want to look at each post in turn to be certain about what the joinery would look like.

*Note: These are the opinions of an unqualified amateur TF with no knowledge of American building codes. If your building needs to be certified in some way you'd want to have this conversation with a / your engineer.

Re: Using 2x6s to create 4x6s [Re: Jon Senior] #31165 10/17/13 08:34 PM
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Any trees on this island?


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