Common Framing Terminology
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A vertical member of steel or aluminum that supports the weight of a raised structure on a foundation.
Rafters
A sloping frame member that runs from the ridge to the eave and supports the roof decking material.
Purlins
A horizontal framing member spanning between beams or rafters to support a roof deck.
Tie Block
The central frame component at the peak of a hexagonal, octagonal, square, or round structure that connects all the rafters, also known as a compression ring.
Tubular
Refers to the hollow, round or square, frame components used in fabrication.
Ridge Cap
The trim component used to conceal the roof panels where they meet at the ridge, doubles as flashing and can be made from either extruded aluminum or bent metal, depending on the roof panel being used.
Fascia
Trim pieces that are used on the perimeter edge of the roof line to finish the edge of the roof panels.
Guttered Fascia
Extruded aluminum trim pieces used on the lower eave edge of the roof line to finish the edge of the roof panels and provide directional water control.
Common Roof Panel Terminology
Peak/Ridge
The highest point of a gable/shelter.
Pitch
The ratio of the vertical rise of the roof in comparison to the horizontal run of the roof. 4:12 is a common pitch for many of our shelters, but optional pitches are available.
Eave
The lowest point of the roof line that overhands the walls/posts.
Gable
The triangular end of a shelter, formed at the end of a pitched roof, from eaves level to ridge/peak.
Roof Panel Options
24" Aluminum Structural "W" Panel
Color Options
275 Slate Gray
275 Slate Gray
285 Red
515 Regal Blue
520 Bronze
540 Tan
545 Terra Cotta
550 Bone White
555 Dark Green
560 Anodized
865 Light Green
36" Galvalume® 26 Gauge 'R' Panel
Color Options
Cobalt Blue
Hawaiian Blue
Burnished Slate
Charcoal Gray
Ash Gray
Koko Brown
Desert Sand
Saddle Tan
Light Stone
Solar White
Polar White
Rustic Red
Crimson Red
Fern Green
18" Galvalume® 24 Gauge Standing Seam Panel
Color Options
Each color has a wash coat on the underside, paired with an inked date stamp for manufacturer warranty verification.
275 Slate Gray
515 Regal Blue
540 Tan
555 Dark Green
830 Matte Black
860 Copper Penny
880 Dark Bronze
10" Aluminum "V" Panel
Color Options
550 Bone White
8" Aluminum Structural Flat Panel
Color Options
275 Slate Gray
510 Black
520 Bronze
550 Bone White
560 Anodized
6" Aluminum Extruded Flat Panel
Color Options
Powder coat finish available in all standard frame colors.
