Steel Purlin Flat Roof

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.

Steel purlin flat roof.

Flexospan steel buildings inc. Do all roofing projects require purlins. At rhino steel cladding we stock z purlins in a wide range of thickness which can be manufactured to your precise requirements up to 8m 26 25 feet in length. Steel purlin is usually made of cold formed steel that is thin enough to put screws through.

Steel purlin is a direct replacement for wood purlin. Lay the first purlin at the ridge of the roof down to the chalk line beginning at either corner. A purlin is a roll formed structural section. We can also supply them un drilled or with pre drilled holes at 18mm diameter small hole sizes available on request.

Snap a chalk line horizontally across the roof two feet down from the top. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. It is roll formed out of flat sheet steel. Metal panels are much more durable than asphalt shingles so you won t need to repair or replace your roof as frequently.

They are light weight dimensionally stable accurate and straight. 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. Fasten the purlin with 16d common nails into each vertical rafter. Panel materials include stainless steel aluminum and.

They expand and contract reasonably in extreme temperature changes. For sake of discussion we will assume a minimal roof snow load of 20 psf pounds per square foot and a 4 12 roof slope. A bunch of rollers shapes the flat sheet into the specific purlin shape. The cos of the purlin spacing is because the load on the purlins is vertical and the purlin spacing is with the run of the roof.

Insert two equally spaced nails into the rafter. Steeline c purlins are available in different sizes and material strengths to match the design specification of your building. Steeline c purlins are an ideal product that provide long spans between portal frames on your commercial building. The purpose of the purlins is to provide a solid foundation for the metal roofing panels and trim to be screwed to.

In sandy lake pennsylvania manufactures and sells metal roofing and siding panels specializing in corrugated metal roofing and corrugated metal siding standing seam roof panels through fastened roofing traditional r panels a panels trapezoidal panels recessed rib and recessed channels siding. Our full range of thickness available for z purlins are. Modern galvanized steel or aluminum is resistant to rust and can easily last up to 100 years.