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Steveo · 07-12-2011, 11:59 AM

The rule of thump for a cantilever (which is what you are making) is 2/3rds by 1/3rd. That means put the cross beam 2/3 length out from house with 1/3 length overhanging.

07-12-2011, 11:59 AM	#2
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 523 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Cantilever The rule of thump for a cantilever (which is what you are making) is 2/3rds by 1/3rd. That means put the cross beam 2/3 length out from house with 1/3 length overhanging.