How Purlin Girt Systems Hold Your Metal Building Together
If you've ever walked onto a construction site for a steel warehouse or a large shed, you've likely noticed the purlin girt network making up the "skeleton" between the heavy main frames. While the massive I-beams get most of the glory for keeping the building upright, these smaller secondary members are actually doing the heavy lifting when it comes to supporting the roof and walls. Without them, you'd just have a few giant steel hoops standing in a field with nowhere to attach your siding or roofing panels. ...