What type and size steel beam do I need

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What type and size steel beam do I need

From: hhcacs@bellsouth.net
Category: Structural
Email: hhcacs@bellsouth.net
Remote Name: 70.144.218.17
Date: 31 May 2007
Time: 11:13 AM

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I want to build a boathouse on our lake. It will be 16' x 20'. My plan calls for placing 6 support beams for the roof which will be 2x4 ladding with a tin roof. Can you tell me what type beam I should use? Thank you. Harold Honnoll

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