What is a Purlin in Building Construction?
If you’ve been researching metal buildings or pre-engineered steel structures, you may have come across the term “purlin”. It’s not the most familiar word to most buyers, but it plays a critical role in how a building performs over time. That’s why Phoenix Building Solutions explains exactly what a purlin is and why it’s important in your metal building.
What is a Girt in Steel Structure?
If you’ve been researching metal buildings or steel construction, you may have run across a term that sounds a little confusing at first: girt. So, you may be asking, “What is a girt in a steel structure?”.
It’s one of those components most people never see, but it plays a big role in how a steel building performs day in and day out, so we decided to tell you exactly what a girt, what it does, and why it is necessary in this blog post.
Understanding the Components of Pre Engineered Buildings
Pre-engineered metal buildings have become a go-to solution for agricultural, commercial, and residential projects and for good reason. They’re efficient, adaptable, and designed to work as a complete system. But for many buyers, the real question is how everything comes together. We lay out the components of a pre-engineered metal building in this blog, so you understand exactly what goes into your metal buildings.