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pur·lin

also pur·line (pûr′lĭn)

One of several horizontal timbers supporting the rafters of a roof.

[Middle English.]

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purlin

(ˈpɜːlɪn) or

purline

(Building) a horizontal beam that provides intermediate support for the common rafters of a roof construction

[C15: of uncertain origin]

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pur•lin

(ˈpɜr lɪn)

also pur•line

(-laɪn)

n.

a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usu. for supporting rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge.

[1400–50; late Middle English purlyn, purloyne]

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Then attach the remaining 2x4 purlins by screwing them to the spacers (Photo 1).

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The ridge- line and bottom eave line purlins must be cut so the ends meet snugly on the end of a truss.

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Because the systems result in non-uniform insulation thicknesses (i.e., insulation thermal resistances), and because there are structural members with low thermal resistance (e.g., purlins and bracing) and different types of insulation (e.g., fiberglass batts plus extruded polystyrene spacer blocks), it is challenging to determine the overall insulation effectiveness in typical metal building roofs and walls.

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the metal roofing Cut the 2x4 purlins to length and nail them to each rafter with two 16d nails (Photo 11).

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This primary structure carries purlins and rafters in the normal way, with the rafters strutted at the same angle as the struts on the tied portals, creating in effect an inverted ridge that acts as a continuous lantern because, above it, the real ridge is defined by a motorized greenhouse glazing system that can be thrown open on hot days to encourage cooling convection currents.

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Upstairs the sitting room, with oak purlins and exposed ceiling beams, has windows facing south and east overlooking the Menai Strait and towards Snowdonia's mountains.

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spacing for the purlins. You don't need to mark out all the rafters, just both end rafters and the center one.