Different Types of Purlins and its Uses Purlins are horizontal beams or bars used for structural support on structures. Mainly below the roofs. Purlins are supported with building rafters or its walls. Purlins are most commonly used in metal buildings and structures. But sometimes used in wood-framed structures. A roof purlin
Purlins are horizontal beams or bars used for structural support on structures. Mainly below the roofs. Purlins are supported with building rafters or its walls. Purlins are most commonly used in metal buildings and structures. But sometimes used in wood-framed structures. A roof purlin can support its roof deck weight. This roof deck is created with any wooden part or play board. This is usually covered with a weather coating material. There exist different types of purlins based on the size and shape of the structure. And its application also varies with size and shape. Purlins are important for roof structure. Following are the purlins and its uses.
Purlins carry large roof deck loads and supported by building rafters or building walls and steel beams. The use of purlin is common when compared to the closely spaced rafters and new pole construction methodologies for frame construction.















