Revit create roof trusses with purlins some first time users of revit are under the impression it is difficult to create components.
Revit roof purllins.
Slope the purlin placing its lower flange on the beam upper flange.
Lindab s z purlins are an excellent choice for roof and wall purlins and high walls.
Assembly and mounting is easy.
They would rather revert to what they know which is often 2d cad.
To place the purlin on a beam.
Select the beam and modify the eccentricity to 0 z in the properties window.
Tutorial on roof construction modeling in revit.
The purpose of the purlins is to provide a solid foundation for the metal roofing panels and trim to be screwed to.
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Purlins are non pressure treated 1 x 4 x 12 lumber that is installed on to the roof in a specific layout pattern and screw pattern.
For static design and calculations use lindabs own developed software lindab structuraldesigner which you will find on lindabs website.
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Tips and tricks when placing purlins and cladding rails in revit.
3 minutes rafter purlin creation.
Manually place the purlin adjacent to your roof eaves i typically recommend that you ad your first purlin around your eaves level manually.
They re made of hot dip galvanized steel.
This is useful as often your buildings may have a parapet or concealed gutter detail so the ability to offset and alter the location of the first member independently of the beam system is very useful.
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