Purlins
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A zee shaped horizontal structural member that serves to support roof panels and transfer the roof loads to the rafters.

Length: Up to 55'

Fasteners: Bolts

Finish: Red Oxide Primer & Pre-coated galvanized

Manufactured: At all sites

Usage: Secondary member to support roof panels.

Limitations: Designed to meet specific load criteria.

Dimensions:

Depth	6"	8"	10"	12"
Gauge	16, 14, 12	16, 14, 13, 12	14, 13, 12	14, 13, 12

Features:

EZ purlin ½" variance in flange width and a 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 ¾", 2' 5 ¾", and 3' 8 ¾"

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 bay up to 40'

Benefits:

Allows easy placement of purlins, easy installation and greater stability

Economical design

Optimum design and economical pricing

Optimum design and economical pricing

Smooth attractive appearance with improved adherence and durability

Rest point during erection, quicker erection, reduces purlin roll under heavy loading, and increases stiffness

Meets specifications and has a greater resistance to some corrosive atmospheres

Reduces purlin roll, increases stiffness, easier erection, greater stability, and increases load capacity

Ease of erection

Meets specifications

Longer bay buildings can be furnished with the advantages of a cold-formed zee-purlin