Roof purlins are essential components in the building shell structure, providing support to roofing sheets and transferring loads to the main frame.
Traditionally, timber or wood rafters were used, but modern construction has shifted toward steel roof purlins due to their strength, versatility, and cost-effectiveness.
At Superior Sections, we have manufactured a range of products to suit our clients' needs for the last three decades.
Whether section purlins, roofing material, rafters, or any other building needs, our products form the secure roof over your head.
Click here or call 01922 620 333 to speak to our knowledgeable team at Superior Sections about purlins.
Types of Roof Purlins
There are several types of section purlins available, each designed for different spans and load requirements:
Z Purlins (Zed Purlins): Lightweight yet strong, Z purlins overlap at joints to create continuous lengths across the roof.
C Purlins: Often used in walls or shorter spans.
Eaves Beams & Wall Joists: Provide additional support at the edges and base of the structure.
Whether you need C purlins, Z purlins, eaves beams, or wall joists, we are ready to help with your building projects and ensure the manufactured purlins and accessories are perfect for your needs.
Benefits of Steel Roof Purlins
Compared with traditional timber joists, steel purlins offer significant advantages:
Manufactured in a wide range of thicknesses and lengths to suit any building.
Stronger and more durable, resisting warping, twisting, and decay.
Easy to store, supply, and install, usually fixed with screws at regular intervals.
More efficient when spanning long distances, often measured in metres.
The way your roof appears and how sturdy it is can be helped with steel roof purlins manufactured by our experts at Superior Sections.
Example Applications
Steel roof purlins are used in a variety of projects, from agricultural sheds and warehouses to commercial and industrial construction.
For example, a large warehouse may require zed purlins for long-span roofing, while smaller units may use wall joists for vertical support.
Price, Service, and Supply
The price of roof purlins depends on factors such as length, thickness, and quantity required.
Superior Sections offers a wide range of roofing materials and supporting components with excellent service and quick supply times.
At Superior Sections, we can help with the length, quantity, and thicknesses that would form the roof purlins you require.
Additionally, our team is ready to advise with any queries you have regarding your project, and help determine the length - in metres - of purlins, etc, that you need.
Whether you’re working on a small building or a large industrial project, roof purlins remain one of the most critical elements in ensuring a safe, strong, and efficient structure.
For further information on availability, sizes, or technical support, Superior Sections is your trusted partner in steel construction solutions.
For more information, click here or call 01922 620 333 to contact Superior Sections today, and look at the range of products produced by one of the UK's top steel manufacturers.
Our location:
Superior Sections Limited
32 Regal Drive, Walsall Enterprise Park
Walsall,
West Midlands
WS2 9HQ