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rmielen	# Posted: 29 Dec 2012 02:41 Reply I'm building a 12 x 16 hunting shed and I plan to do the roof with a pitch of 10/12-2x6 rafters. Would it be safe to put them 24" on center? I know there is a lot of snow load. Also, I plan to put the building on 6 x6 skids. Can I get away with using 2-6x6x16's or should I go with 3, thanks.

doo-drew	# Posted: 29 Dec 2012 07:07 Reply Yes you could do 24 oc but for the little but more in $$ I'd go 16oc. Also it will make it easier to insulate. Also go with at least 3 skids. If you plan on ever moving it you really need 5. If you only have 3 on a move it could pivot on the center. Are you doing 2x4 or 2x6 floor joist?

rmielen	# Posted: 29 Dec 2012 16:51 Reply Hi, thanks for responding. You know, I don't think that i'm going to insulate. Now when you say, "moving it", do you mean releveling it,or moving it somewhere else. I don't plan on moving it anywhere else. I agree that it will be much easier to insulate with 16 on center, but I'm more concerned about roof strength. I am going with 2x6 for the floor joists. I don't want to get too extravagant or spend a lot of money on this, just the important basics. I want it to look good, but at the same time, I don't want the roof to cave in on me.