Thanks. That definitely helps. I think I have some work to do (see my
other posts).

"EXT" wrote in message
anews.com...
Here a flat roof is constructed much the same way a floor is, in order to
carry snow load, while New Jersey is a little south/east of this area, I
understand they still can get some large snowfalls. Most joist and beam
tables would call for four 2x10s to support this roof, since it is only 6
feet deep you may be able to get away with three 2x10s. Check your local
regulations, don't take my word for it, but two 2x6s will start to do some
serious sagging over time and could fail if there is some heavy snow.

"BETA-32" wrote in message
. ..
I have a 14-foot by 6-foot almost flat porch roof, and the porch roof is
held up by one column one each of the two front corners. Right now,
across the front there are two 2"x6" beams sistered together.

Can anyone tell me if that is considered sufficient under current
building codes, or where I can find some kind of info or load span table
saying what is needed for this situation?

I am in New Jersey.