I'm building a patio roof (16'wide x 10'deep). I'm using 2x6 (10') for roof rafters. The ceiling, from ledger (attached to house) to beam is
7 feet. I'm using 16'' spacing for my rafters. I am trying to decide whether to use 2x4 or 2x6 (southern yellow pine) for the ceiling rafters. I will be putting up a plywood (thin) ceiling, and may later want to put up a swinging chair made for two people. Attaching the chair to the ceiling rafters with an eye bolt, would the 2x6 be overkill, or will the extra strength be a good safety factor? Thanks...- posted
20 years ago