Steel Framed Homes Utilizing Red Iron Frames and Light Gage Steel for Superior Quality Housing ~ The Building Process, Roof Construction

The Building Process - Roof Framing

The purlin locations are premarked on the rafters before the frames are erected and after the frames are erected the roof purlins are installed between each frame. A spacer tool made with a scrap 2x4 is used to get the correct spacing as the crew moves up the frames attaching the purlins with self tapping screws. Please note that the roof is being installed first to get the job in the dry. To get to this point on a 36' x 60' house took this 4 man crew about 10 hours including installing anchor bolts.

Purlin Installation

Close-up of the spacer tool being used to gage the frame spacing .

Purlin Installation

Installed purlins showing the even spacing and flat, level roof surface. The last row of purlins and the eave caps will be installed next.

Purlin Installation

Interior view of the purlins with the roof sheathing installed.

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The photos shown depict various construction techniques used by contractors and owners during actual construction of Excalibur homes. These photos are for illustration purposes only as the actual construction techniques required may vary with the design of the home and local design conditions.