hi all,me and my patner are first time buyers,we are buying in the process of getting things in order,we have been asked to get a report on the perlins?does anyone know what this is?thanks
2006-11-30 08:28:01 · 9 answers · asked by rebecca2216 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
A purlin is a horizontal timber member in your roof structure that ties the rafters of the roof together and is located under the rafters (the sloping timbers) 1/3 to 1/2 way up. Usually made from a timber section 75mm x 150mm
Perhaps you have wet or dry rot or beetle infestation I don't know but do get it checked or your roof may fall down
2006-11-30 08:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Yeah yeah yeah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perlins are used in a cut roof, cut roof is an alternate to useing trusses! if you stand in your attic faceing felt, it is the timber that goes horizontal, supporting the rafters!
2006-11-30 08:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by stupot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purlins:
roof beams: a horizontal roof beam the supports the rafters.
good luck with the house:)
2006-11-30 08:38:43 · answer #3 · answered by apolloK♫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bits of wood going up at an angle holding the roof on
2006-11-30 08:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by peter_electro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pur·lin also pur·line (pûrln) KEY
NOUN:
One of several horizontal timbers supporting the rafters of a roof.
2006-11-30 08:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purlins are screwed to the rafters to support the roof cladding. They will vary in size and thickness according to the size of the building.
2014-12-02 16:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Gareth 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a part of the roof structure. see www.jsengineeringdesign.co.uk/roofs.htm
2006-11-30 08:31:55 · answer #7 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
horizontal roof beams.parallel to the eaves
2006-11-30 08:39:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is something to do with holding up part's of the house
2006-11-30 08:29:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋