I want to add a small hay loft over a tack area in my stables.
Entire tack area is 12 x 8, but usable loft area due to slope of roof is about 8x8ft.
What size lumber for the joist do I need to span 8ft? Will 2x6 joist be enough? How about 2x8. Keep in mind I am looking at maybe 20 bales of hay max. Also what spacing with 24" oc work or will I need to go to 16" oc.
Entire tack area is 12 x 8, but usable loft area due to slope of roof is about 8x8ft.
What size lumber for the joist do I need to span 8ft? Will 2x6 joist be enough? How about 2x8. Keep in mind I am looking at maybe 20 bales of hay max. Also what spacing with 24" oc work or will I need to go to 16" oc.