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What is a purlin?

What is a purlin? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.
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If the roof ridge or a purlin crosses the opening, you'll have to relocate the opening and use an angled or splayed light shaft between the roof and the ceiling.
At the corner where an eave and gable meet, measure eight feet along the eave purlin and mark.
Further, the rotational restraint plays an important role on the buckling behaviour of the attached purlin.
Therefore, it was important to carry out multidirectional vibration monitoring of this ridge purlin.
Two loading directions were examined by adjusting the purlin fixing direction.
Modern attic rafters or traditional rafter and purlin construction will get you out of the forest of crossed members typical in a post 1960s house.

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