SPIB releases updated SYP design values

[DRP]

This was released today, Appendix A is short and a good overview

http://www.spib.org/pdfs/SupplementNo13RevisedFebruary11.pdf

When I need to span a little further I've often reached for a SYP 2x12

The old Fb for a #2 was 975, new is 750, SPF is 875

E, old-1.6, new 1.4, SPF 1.4

Well, it'll give them a pause in which to grow some good trees... or a lot of forest land is about to be converted to another use.

 

[Paul Sweet]

Ouch! I've usually specified SYP for its strength. It's bad enough that it's now weaker than Hem-Fir, but S-P-F as well!