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−	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins.	+	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Structural steel Roof purlins are supported either by rafters to portal frames or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins. Structural timber roof purlins provide direct support to rafters and are in turn supported by gable walls, purlin props and high level ceiling binders. The roof finish, formed of battens, felt/ torching and tiles is set to teh head of the rafters.

	Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.		Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.

−	Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:	+	Structural steel Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:

	* C purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is that of a square 'C'. C purlins are used as purlins over walls, rafters, floor joists and studs for walls.		* C purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is that of a square 'C'. C purlins are used as purlins over walls, rafters, floor joists and studs for walls.

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	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins.		Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins.

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	Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional material for purlins is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.		Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional material for purlins is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

		+	* Batten.
	* Domestic roof.		* Domestic roof.
		+	* Herringbone strut.
		+	* Joist.
	* Portal frame.		* Portal frame.
	* Rafter.		* Rafter.
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	* Types of roof.		* Types of roof.

−	~~=== External references ===~~	+	[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]
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−	* BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/metal-sections.htm metal sections].	+
−	* BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm roof purlins].	+
−	* BW Industries,[http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/zed-purlin-sections-sleeves.htm Z purlins].	+
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		+	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins.

−	~~Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly~~, ~~purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls~~ and the ~~roof deck is laid over the purlins~~.~~<br/>~~	+	Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.

−	~~Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate~~ and ~~the principal purlin.<br/>~~	+	Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:

−	~~Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:<br/>~~	+	* C purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is that of a square 'C'. C purlins are used as purlins over walls, rafters, floor joists and studs for walls.
−	*C ~~Purlins~~ : The shape of these types of purlins is that of a square 'C'. C ~~Purlins~~ are used as ~~Purlins~~ over walls, rafters, floor joists and studs for walls.~~<br/>~~	+	* Z purlins : Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the purlins to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for large-scale structures.
−	*Z purlins : Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the ~~Purlins~~ to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for large-scale structures.~~<br/>~~	+	* RHS purlins : For roofs where the support structure is visible once the construction is complete, RHS purlins may be used (rectangular hollow section). These purlins are basically hollow, rectangular tubes, with welded ends so there is no steel bar corrosion, damage or seepage.
−	*RHS purlins : For roofs where the support structure is visible once the construction is complete, RHS ~~Purlins~~ may be used (~~Rectangular Hollow Section~~). These ~~Purlins~~ are basically hollow, rectangular tubes, with welded ends so there is no steel bar corrosion, damage or seepage.	+

	Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional material for purlins is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.		Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional material for purlins is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+
		+	* Domestic roof.
		+	* Portal frame.
		+	* Rafter.
		+	* Roofing defects.
		+	* Types of roof.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/metal-sections.htm metal sections].
−	*BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm roof purlins].
−	*BW Industries,[http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/zed-purlin-sections-sleeves.htm Z purlins].

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	* BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/metal-sections.htm metal sections].
−	[[Category:Construction_management]]	+	* BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm roof purlins].
−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	* BW Industries,[http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/zed-purlin-sections-sleeves.htm Z purlins].
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−	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in ~~a number of~~ buildings. ~~Commonly~~, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls~~. The~~ roof deck is laid over the purlins ~~directly, which may include wood panel, metal sections sheeting, ply board etc~~.<br/>	+	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins.<br/>

−	Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.	+	Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.<br/>

−	Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:	+	Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:<br/>
−	*C Purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is ~~like~~ a ~~squyare Alphabet~~ C. C Purlins are used as Purlins over walls, ~~the rafter~~, floor joists and studs for walls.	+	*C Purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is that of a square 'C'. C Purlins are used as Purlins over walls, rafters, floor joists and studs for walls.<br/>
−	*Z purlins : Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the Purlins to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for ~~the~~ large-scale ~~roofing constructions and projects, other than being used as the wall studs~~.	+	*Z purlins : Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the Purlins to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for large-scale structures.<br/>
−	*RHS purlins : For roofs where the support structure is visible once the construction is complete, RHS Purlins may be used. These Purlins are basically hollow ~~caps placed on the walls and the~~ ends ~~of purlins and are properly welded~~ so ~~that~~ there is no steel bar corrosion, damage or seepage.	+	*RHS purlins : For roofs where the support structure is visible once the construction is complete, RHS Purlins may be used (Rectangular Hollow Section). These Purlins are basically hollow, rectangular tubes, with welded ends so there is no steel bar corrosion, damage or seepage.

−	Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional ~~as well as time tested~~ material for ~~the purlin~~ is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.	+	Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional material for purlins is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.

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−	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in a number of buildings. Commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls. The roof deck is laid over the purlins directly, which may include wood panel, metal sections sheeting, ~~ply board etc~~. ~~<br/>~~	+	To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above.

−	Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.	+	----
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		+	Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in a number of buildings. Commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls. The roof deck is laid over the purlins directly, which may include wood panel, metal sections sheeting, ply board etc.<br/>
		+
		+	Traditional timber framing includes three basic purlin types; the common purlin, the purlin plate and the principal purlin.

	Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:		Purlins can be made of a number of different materials and are available in a number of different types:
	*C Purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is like a squyare Alphabet C. C Purlins are used as Purlins over walls, the rafter, floor joists and studs for walls.		*C Purlins : The shape of these types of purlins is like a squyare Alphabet C. C Purlins are used as Purlins over walls, the rafter, floor joists and studs for walls.
	*Z purlins : Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the Purlins to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for the large-scale roofing constructions and projects, other than being used as the wall studs.		*Z purlins : Z purlins resemble the alphabet Z and are also called as Zed Purlins. This shape helps the Purlins to overlap joint and is stronger and studier than the C purlins. As a result, they tend to be used for the large-scale roofing constructions and projects, other than being used as the wall studs.
−	*RHS purlins : For roofs where the support structure is visible once the construction is complete, RHS Purlins may be used. These Purlins are basically hollow caps placed on the walls and the ends of purlins and are properly welded so that there is no steel bar corrosion, damage or seepage.	+	*RHS purlins : For roofs where the support structure is visible once the construction is complete, RHS Purlins may be used. These Purlins are basically hollow caps placed on the walls and the ends of purlins and are properly welded so that there is no steel bar corrosion, damage or seepage.

	Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional as well as time tested material for the purlin is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.		Purlins are available in variety of materials depending on budget, structural and aesthetic requirements. The most traditional as well as time tested material for the purlin is wood. However steel roof purlins and galvanized purlins can offer benefits of durability, cost and structural strength. Cold formed steel and the hot rolled steel processes can be used to create the required shapes from the steel sheets.
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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
	*BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/metal-sections.htm metal sections].		*BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/metal-sections.htm metal sections].
−	*BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm roof purlins].	+	*BW Industries, [http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm roof purlins].
	*BW Industries,[http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/zed-purlin-sections-sleeves.htm Z purlins].		*BW Industries,[http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/zed-purlin-sections-sleeves.htm Z purlins].

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