Structural Metal Building Components
Zee: Purlins & Girts
Zee-profiles, also known as Zee Purlins, Zed Purlins, "Z" Purlins, Zed Profiles, and Z Profiles, serve a dual purpose as both purlins and girts. When used as purlins, they run horizontally along the roof, providing structural support for the cladding. As girts, they enhance stability and offer secure attachment points for wall panels. Their unique shape ensures strength, while the thin steel gauge minimizes the overall load on the building frame.
Designed for efficient nesting, zee-profiles are ideal for spanning long structures, as they can be overlapped and joined at the building’s frame. The lapped connections significantly reinforce the roof, making zee-profiles the preferred choice for large-scale and industrial buildings.
Available finishes: Galvanized Z Purlin, Red Oxide Coated Z Purlin.
Cee: Purlins & Girts
Cee-Profiles, also known as Cee Purlins or "C" Purlins, serve as both purlins and girts in metal building construction. When used as purlins, they run horizontally along the roof, supporting the cladding. As girts, they provide structural stability and attachment points for wall panels. Their shape offers strength while the thin steel gauge reduces the load on the building frame.
The compact profile of a cee-purlin makes it ideal for applications where width constraints are a concern, such as near eaves. With its center of gravity positioned centrally within the shape, cee-purlins are easier to handle and naturally balance on their short side without additional support. These characteristics make cee-purlins the preferred choice for carports and simpler structures.
Available finishes: Galvanized C Purlin, Red Oxide Coated C Purlin.
Eave Strut
Eave Struts are structural components installed at the top of a building frame, serving as the connection point between the roof and the upper section of the wall. They are designed with an angled profile to match the roof pitch, ensuring a secure and stable transition between these elements.
Available finishes: Galvanized Eave Strut, Red Oxide Coated Eave Strut.
Receiving Channel
Receiving Channel is designed to secure purlins or girts at the ends of a building structure. It is manufactured 1/8 inch taller than the corresponding cee or zee profile, allowing the profile to slide in perpendicularly for a precise fit. The top and bottom of the profile are then bolted to the flanges of the receiving channel, ensuring a strong connection.
Commonly used in carports and low-strain applications, receiving channels provide essential structural support while maintaining ease of installation.
Available finishes: Galvanized Channel, Red Oxide Coated Channel.
Base Angle or Rake Angle
Base Angles are installed at the base of a structure with the long side positioned vertically. This provides a secure anchor point for the bottom of the wall, ensuring a solid connection between the building and the foundation.
Available finishes: Galvanized Base Angle, Red Oxide Coated Base Angle.
