Generic – Elite Open-Screened-Solid Beam & Post Span Calculator

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This calculator determines the span of an open-screened or sunroom beam or post for a given live, dead & wind load.

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  INPUT
Select screened for removable acrylic sliders, open if 3 or more sides are open, solid for glass or panels.       ADDITION CLASSIFICATION
Beam is the eave edge beam above openings. Columns are the supporting mullion posts. MEMBER TYPE
See chapter 16 of the building code, typically L/180 for glass, L/60 for screen DEFLECTION
  L/
             
Total factored live load such as snow or other code required loading LATERAL WIND LOAD
PSF
Typically the load of the roof panels, shingles, etc. LIVE LOAD
PSF
Typically the load of the roof panels, shingles, etc. DEAD LOAD
PSF
The total supported clear roof span ROOF SPAN
FT
Roof span beyond supported area OVERHANG
IN
Average on center spacing between columns, in decimals (0.5= 6”) COLUMN SPACING
FT
OUTPUT
ALLOWABLE SPAN OR HEIGHT  
The perpendicular load at each end of the member in consideration. Used to verify anchorage shear. REACTION
  LB
Updated 3/11/2025
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Generic – Elite Open-Screened-Solid Beam & Post Span Calculator

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