Hi,
If I had a swingset beam that was a 4x6 at a 12 ft. span..with the swing hardware through this beam and then sistered two 2x8's on either side (forming a "U" ) would this help the beam from bending when several kids are swinging at the same time?
I would connect them with several lag bolts, amd maybe some SS screws.
If I sistered just one 2x8 would that help the same amount since the twist wouldnt be as much as an issue as the vertical dimension.
in other words....is a 2x8 stronger for a beam than a 4x6 for a span?
Of course the swinging creates a twist so that is why I see 4x6s mostly.
Thoughts?
If I had a swingset beam that was a 4x6 at a 12 ft. span..with the swing hardware through this beam and then sistered two 2x8's on either side (forming a "U" ) would this help the beam from bending when several kids are swinging at the same time?
I would connect them with several lag bolts, amd maybe some SS screws.
If I sistered just one 2x8 would that help the same amount since the twist wouldnt be as much as an issue as the vertical dimension.
in other words....is a 2x8 stronger for a beam than a 4x6 for a span?
Of course the swinging creates a twist so that is why I see 4x6s mostly.
Thoughts?