In architecture or structural engineering or building a purlin or purline is a horizontal structural member in a roof.
How to support roof purlins.
Snap a chalk line horizontally across the roof two feet down from the top.
Purlins can be fixed to rafters and all joins and laps should be supported by a rafter.
Placing the roof along the perimeter of your roof is.
With rafters it runs in perpendicular from the walls to the ridge while with purlins it runs to the ridge in parallel.
Here are several useful tips for purlin installations.
Using a combination of rafters and purlins is common.
Double them up in valleys.
The support system for the roof is comprised of ridgepole and rafters or purlins.
Run a tape measure from end to end along the rafters of the roof to determine how many purlins will be needed for installation.
How to support roof purlins.
Once your purlins have been fitted and a supporting framework has been created you should look to carry out an inspection before you continue work.
How to install metal roof purlins.
Lay the first purlin at the ridge.
Have them installed by following the edges or sides of your roof.