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SECONDARY FRAMING

Secondary framing is used on roofs to span the distance between the primary rigid framed rafters that support the metal roof panels. They can also include eave struts, channels, hat sections and angles to complete a building.

These secondary structural steel framing components on the roof are known as “Cee” and “Zee” shaped purlins. Cold-formed steel “Cee” and “Zee” shaped girts are used on the walls to span the distance between the primary rigid framed columns that are used to support the metal wall panels. The girts and purlins are often coated with a rust-inhibiting red oxide primer or are unpainted galvanized steel members. Often, secondary framing members are punched with holes and slots in standard or custom patterns to allow connection bolts or bracing throughout the building.

Secondary Framing Guide

Cold-formed steel “Cee” and “Zee” shaped girts are used on the walls to span the distance between the primary rigid framed columns in order to support the metal wall panels. The girts and purlins are often coated with a rust-inhibiting primer (red oxide) or are unpainted galvanized steel members. Secondary framing members can be punched with holes and slots in standard or custom patterns to accept connection bolts or bracing.

Secondary framing can also include eave struts, channels, hat sections and angles to complete a building.

zee purlin equal leg
ZEE PURLIN
Equal Leg

Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide, Galvanized
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zee purlin lap leg
ZEE PURLIN
Lap Leg

Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide, Galvanized
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zee purlin sloped
ZEE PURLIN
Sloped

Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide, Galvanized
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zee wall girt
ZEE WALL GIRT

Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide, Galvanized
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hip plate
HIP PLATE

Features:

  • Length: 20′-0″
  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Leg Width: 7″, 9.5″, 10″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide, Galvanized
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valley plate
VALLEY PLATE

Features:

  • Length: 20′-0″
  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 7″, 9.5″, 10″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide, Galvanized
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cee purlin
CEE PURLIN

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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cee wall girt
CEE WALL GIRT

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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channel
CHANNEL

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4.125″, 6.125″, 8.125″, 9.125″, 10.125″, 12.125″
  • Flange Width: 2″, 2.5″, 3″, 3.5″, 4″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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eave strut - low single slope
EAVE STRUT – Low
Single Slope

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 3.5″, 4″, 5″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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eave strut - high single slope
EAVE STRUT – High
Single Slope

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 4″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 3.5″, 4″, 5″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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eave strut - universal 4:12 & 1:12 slope
EAVE STRUT – Universal
4:12 & 1:12 Slope

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14
  • Web Height: 8″
  • Flange Width: 3.5″, 5″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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eave strut - Low double slope
EAVE STRUT – Low
Double Slope

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 3.5″, 4″, 5″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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Eave Strut - high double slope
EAVE STRUT – High
Double Slope

Panel Features:

  • Gauges: 12, 14, 16
  • Web Height: 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″, 12″
  • Flange Width: 3.5″, 4″, 5″
  • Finishes: Red Oxide , Galvanized
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Metal Sale Secondary Framing Design Guide

SECONDARY FRAMING GUIDE

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