Metal Roof Structure Terminology

Horizontal lengths of material wood or metal that are affixed to the roof and to which the finished roofing material is affixed.

Metal roof structure terminology.

A skillion roof is also commonly known as a shed roof. Is a moisture proof foil material that is placed over the roof battens and installed beneath the external roof covering eg tiles or metal. See also components and cladding. An l shaped metal strip positioned along a roof s edges to allow water to run off the roof without running down the eaves or siding.

Eaves on a sloped roof the horizontal underside that projects out from the house wall. It is typically made of a polyester fleece and infused with tar. Also called non structural systems. A part used in a metal building system.

Skillion a roof shape is different from a standard flat roof. Glossary of metal roofing terms 30 lb felt. Purlins can be wood strips 1 x 2 or can metal and are usually a 1 subgirt material preferably galvanized steel. Scaffolding a temporary structure specifically used to support access platforms or working platforms.

A main member used in a vertical position on a building to transfer loads from main roof beams trusses or rafters to the foundations. Valley the internal angle formed by two inclined slopes of a roof. A metal v shaped gutter is fixed in this area to direct water to the gutter. Truss roof the prefabricated self supporting triangulated structural framework commonly used for all types of roofs.