A traditional purlin strictly by definition is a horizontal structural member in a roof.
Roof framing plan roofing c purlins.
Wind and snow load.
The shape of cee purlins does not allow end lapping they are butted together.
A common arrangement is a rafter and purlin system which combines purlins and rafters.
Purlins are non pressure treated 1 x 4 x 12 lumber that is installed on to the roof in a specific layout pattern and screw pattern.
In their design life purlins are subjected to dead load e g self weight of sheeting materials and accessories live load e g.
Roof purlin needs no introduction to anyone in the construction industry.
In addition our c section purlins can also be used for door framing roof trimming window trimming parapet rails and side rails also see z purlins page.
Galvanized cee purlins in steel construction the term purlin typically refers to roof framing members that span parallel to the building eave and support the roof decking or sheeting.
The steel purlins are in turn supported by rafters or walls.
The facia frame may also supports the soffit.
C section purlins or cee section purlins are designed to form the walls and floor joists of a building shell structure making them also ideal for supporting beams needed for mezzanine flooring.
We do recommend it however.
Do all roofing projects require purlins.
During maintenance services and repairs and environmental loads e g.
This frame supports and is hidden by a metal facia board.
In small roofs purlins are inserted between the rafters and nailed through the rafters.
In large buildings where heavy trusses are used the purlins are continuous members that rest.
The purpose of the purlins is to provide a solid foundation for the metal roofing panels and trim to be screwed to.
Welded together they can be used as columns braces and ties.
Our frame is welded up of 1 x 1 angle bar and 1 flat bar.
Besides providing support for the roof rafters and purlins add to the interior beauty so you often see log purlins and rafters that match the wall logs.
In the past the majority of roof structures were of wooden construction but over the past 15 to 20 years there has been a vast shift away from wood to metal mainly steel roof construction.
Purlins purlins are used in roof construction to support corrugated sheet metal if it is used or to support the sheathing of roofs framed with trusses.
The purlins support the long span steel roofing but before the roof itself is put on a metal facia frame is installed around the perimeter of the roof.
Engineered purlin metal mart offers a complete line of engineered purlin material.
Available in cee or zee shape red oxide primed or galvanized 16 14 or 12 gauge sizes from 4 up to 12 flange widths of 1 1 2 up to 4 cut to your specified lengths hole punching available load tables available for all material.
The roof support system is a ridgepole and either rafters which run perpendicular from the top of the walls to the ridge or purlins which run parallel to the ridge.
