Revit Roof Purllins
They would rather revert to what they know which is often 2d cad.
Revit roof purllins. Purlins are non pressure treated 1 x 4 x 12 lumber that is installed on to the roof in a specific layout pattern and screw pattern. Assembly and mounting is easy. The purpose of the purlins is to provide a solid foundation for the metal roofing panels and trim to be screwed to. Slope the purlin placing its lower flange on the beam upper flange.
They re made of hot dip galvanized steel. Select the beam and modify the eccentricity to 0 z in the properties window. Manually place the purlin adjacent to your roof eaves i typically recommend that you ad your first purlin around your eaves level manually. Get these project files and all advanced 1h courses.
To embed this screencast choose a size. To place the purlin on a beam. For static design and calculations use lindabs own developed software lindab structuraldesigner which you will find on lindabs website. This is useful as often your buildings may have a parapet or concealed gutter detail so the ability to offset and alter the location of the first member independently of the beam system is very useful.
Autodesk revit free download families catalogue for steel products including steel roofing steel walling guttering purlins metal fascia. Tips and tricks when placing purlins and cladding rails in revit. Revit create roof trusses with purlins some first time users of revit are under the impression it is difficult to create components. Tutorial on roof construction modeling in revit.
Lindab s z purlins are an excellent choice for roof and wall purlins and high walls. You can choose between two methods.