Buy 10 or more 10 78.
2x6 floor joist deck.
Jacking and sistering floor joist.
If the span is only 8 ot 9 then yes they will work.
For upper level decks 2x10 is recommended as the minimum size to use for strong guard post connections.
Llive loading on a deck is estimated at 40 pounds per square foot 10 psf for static load.
Similar to guards if stairs are to be hung from the side of an upper level deck 2x10 as a minimum is recommended as it will.
Although the joists span about 6 inches farther on the former than on the latter and add a cantilever this still sets up an easy if unscientific comparison.
Space between joist and beam on deck.
2x6 joists should only be used on ground level decks that do not require and will not provide for any guards.
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Section r507 5 notes that deck joists can cantilever up to 1 4 of the joist span.
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I d also up the foots to 4 per beam to drop the span there to 4.
One rotted deck joist to replace need advice.
You would be better to check the national building code joist spacing before you buy your lumber.
The general rule of thumb is maximum span is 1 times the depth of the joist in feet so 2x6 can span about 9 but that does vary depending on the type of lumber used.
Simpson strong tie sur zmax galvanized joist hanger for 2x6 nominal lumber skewed right model sur26z 11 98 11 98.
But you ll notice when you look at the portion of the span table for joists with cantilevers that the joist span for decks with a cantilever is often less than the span for the same sized joist without cantilevers.