Purlins

Empire Built framing purlins
Product Description

A horizontal structural member which supports roof covering and is in the shape of a “Zee”

Gauge: 16,14,13,12

Depth: 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, & 12″

Finishes: Red Oxide Primer & Pre-coated galvanized.

Lengths: Up to 55′

Fasteners: Bolts

Fabricated: At All Sites

Usages: Secondary member to support roof panels.

Limitations
  • Designed to meet specific load criteria.
Purlin to Rafter with a Flange Brace
purlin-rafter
purlin-flange

Dimensions:

Depth
  • 4″
  • 6″
  • 8″
  • 10″
  • 12″
Gauge
  • 16,14,12
  • 16,14,12
  • 16,14,13,12
  • 14,13,12
  • 14,13,12
Feature
  • EZ purlin ?” variance in flange width & 50 degree angled stiffener lip.
  • Nominal purlin spacing of 5′
  • 50+ combinations of size, gauge, spacing and lap length.
  • Continuous purlin lap lengths of 1′ 2 ?”, 2′ 5 ?”, 3′ 8 ?”
  • Pre-painted, factory baked red oxide finish.
  • Purlin clips welded to frame.
  • Optional Galvanized finish.
  • Tabbed sag angles are used with standing seam options/systems.
  • Easy purlin identification (triangle).
  • Members of LGSI
  • With a wider width and higher gauge zee-purlin, we can go to a longer bays up to 40′.
Benefit
  • Allows easy placement of purlins and easy installation and greater stability.
  • Economical Design
  • Optimum design and economical pricing.
  • Optimum design and economical pricing.
  • Smooth, attractive appearance, improved adherence & durability. Therefore, no paint sticking problems.
  • Rest point during erection, quicker erection, reduces purlin roll under heavy loading, & increases stiffness.
  • Meets specifications, greater resistance to some corrosive atmospheres.
  • Reduces purlin roll, increases stiffness, ease of erection, greater stability, and increased load capacity.
  • Ease of Erection
  • Meets Specifications
  • Longer bay buildings, can be furnished with the advantages of a cold-formed zee-purlin.