A purlin is a horizontal beam in a roof structure. Purlins usually lie below a rafter.
The roof shape is referred to as a purlin roof. It is suitable for roofs with a fairly flat slope.
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A purlin is a horizontal beam in a roof structure. Purlins usually lie below a rafter.
The roof shape is referred to as a purlin roof. It is suitable for roofs with a fairly flat slope.