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TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
About
TECHNOLOGY
technology
BW Purlins
Products
BW Industries is a privately
owned company providing steel
components for the construction,
manufacturing and agricultural
sectors.
Quality
BW Industries has a Quality
Assurance System which is
accredited to BS EN ISO
9001-2008 and which covers
all aspects of our operations.
BW Industries excellent personal
service backed up by commitment
to quality ensures that BW
Industries achieve the highest
levels of customer satisfaction.
BW Purlins
Design
Detailing
Sustainability
Costing
Following selection of the optimum
sections BW Industries provide
competitive quotations for
manufacture, supply and delivery.
BW Industries are pleased to
offer this service for bespoke
sections and for their large range
of standard sections.
BW Purlins
Manufacture
The information on any
fabrication drawings and details
is programmed into a Cam data
file which is transmitted directly
to the rolling or fabrication plant.
Certification
BW Industries have developed design software
based on the methodology in the relevant European
standards and extensive testing of their product range.
This information has been independently assessed
and approved by the SCI who are an internationally
recognized authority in the field of light gauge
steelwork design and construction.
BW Industries are pleased to display the SCI logo
and to confirm that their products have achieved
SCI Assessed status with the
appropriate certification.
Photograph of Zed Purlin undergoing load testing in the John Payne Building
Laboratory at Oxford Brookes University as witnessed and documented by the
SCI (Steel Construction Institute)
BW Purlins
BW Zed Section
BW Diagonal Ties
page 8
page 31
BW Purlins
BW Cleat Details
page 20
BW Eaves Beams
page 12
page 13
BW Purlins
Top Lip
Top Hole
Gauge
Depth
Gauges mm
Z121
Z141
Z151
Z171
Z201
Z231
Z261
Z301
Z341
Range
Depth
mm
Top
Flange
Top Lip
mm
mm
Bottom Hole
Bottom Lip
Bottom
Flange
Use the
BW Building
Wizard
Software
for accurate
calculations
Bottom
Flange
Bottom
Lip
Top Hole
mm
Bottom
Hole
mm
mm
Z121
121
56
17
51
19
44
mm
42
Z141
141
56
17
51
19
44
42
Z151
151
56
17
51
19
44
42
Z171
171
67
17
62
19
44
42
Z201
201
67
17
62
19
44
42
Z231
231
78
17
71
19
44
42
Z261
261
82
17
74
19
44
42
Z301
301
92
19
84
21
44
42
Z341
341
102
21
94
23
44
42
TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIES
making steelwork
The software package facilitates cost effective design of purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor beams all in accordance with
current standards. An integral database allows for quick and accurate assessment of loadings including wind load and snow
load for all locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This all in one application enables production of detailed reports for
submission to any checking authority. See our website or contact our sales team to request the latest version.
BW Purlins
System
Section
Reference
Weight
kg/m
Z12113
2.59
Z12114
2.78
Z12115
Section Modulus
Radius of Gyration
Moment
Capacity
Minor Axis
cm4
Major Axis
cm3
Minor Axis
cm3
Major Axis
cm
Minor Axis
cm
Major Axis
kNm
74.01
23.05
12.07
4.24
4.81
2.68
5.03
79.39
24.66
12.94
4.54
4.80
2.67
5.72
2.97
84.70
26.23
13.81
4.83
4.79
2.67
6.40
Z12116
3.16
89.93
27.78
14.66
5.12
4.78
2.66
7.08
Z12118
3.53
100.20
30.77
16.34
5.68
4.77
2.64
8.40
Z12120
3.89
110.18
33.64
17.97
6.22
4.75
2.62
9.68
Z14113
2.79
105.74
23.12
14.81
4.24
5.53
2.59
6.17
Z14114
3.00
113.48
24.73
15.90
4.54
5.52
2.58
7.02
Z14115
3.20
121.13
26.32
16.97
4.84
5.51
2.57
7.87
Z14116
3.41
128.69
27.87
18.03
5.13
5.51
2.56
8.70
Z14118
3.81
143.52
30.89
20.11
5.70
5.49
2.55
10.33
Z14120
4.21
157.99
33.79
22.13
6.24
5.47
2.53
11.93
Z15113
2.89
124.17
23.14
16.25
4.25
5.89
2.54
6.77
Z15114
3.11
133.29
24.76
17.45
4.55
5.88
2.53
7.71
Z15115
3.32
142.31
26.35
18.63
4.84
5.87
2.53
8.63
Z15116
3.53
151.22
27.91
19.79
5.13
5.86
2.52
9.55
Z15118
3.95
168.72
30.94
22.08
5.70
5.84
2.50
11.35
Z15120
4.36
185.81
33.85
24.32
6.25
5.83
2.49
13.11
Z17113
3.32
186.23
37.64
21.56
5.75
6.73
3.03
7.54
Z17114
3.57
200.06
40.33
23.16
6.16
6.72
3.02
8.79
Z17115
3.82
213.74
42.97
24.75
6.57
6.71
3.01
10.04
Z17116
4.06
227.29
45.57
26.31
6.97
6.70
3.00
11.27
Z17118
4.54
253.96
50.64
29.40
7.76
6.69
2.99
13.69
Z17120
5.02
280.09
55.54
32.43
8.52
6.67
2.97
16.07
Z17123
5.73
318.27
62.59
36.85
9.63
6.65
2.95
19.55
Z17125
6.20
343.04
67.09
39.71
10.33
6.63
2.93
21.81
Z20114
3.90
292.20
40.43
28.81
6.17
7.77
2.89
10.94
Z20115
4.17
312.31
43.09
30.79
6.58
7.76
2.88
12.49
Z20116
4.44
332.25
45.70
32.76
6.98
7.76
2.88
14.03
Z20118
4.97
371.56
50.81
36.63
7.78
7.74
2.86
17.06
Z20120
5.50
410.14
55.75
40.44
8.55
7.72
2.85
20.04
Z20123
6.28
466.64
62.86
46.01
9.66
7.69
2.82
24.41
Z20125
6.79
503.41
67.41
49.63
10.37
7.68
2.81
27.25
Z23115
4.76
472.25
63.17
40.37
8.30
8.94
3.27
14.03
Z23116
5.06
502.66
67.06
42.97
8.82
8.93
3.26
16.07
Z23118
5.67
562.75
74.68
48.10
9.84
8.91
3.25
20.09
Z23120
6.28
621.87
82.09
53.16
10.83
8.89
3.23
24.05
Z23123
7.18
708.72
92.81
60.58
12.27
8.87
3.21
29.87
Z23125
7.77
765.42
99.70
65.43
13.19
8.85
3.19
33.68
Z26116
5.53
689.05
75.94
52.07
9.51
10.01
3.32
18.45
Z26118
6.20
771.92
84.63
58.34
10.61
9.99
3.31
23.35
Z26120
6.86
853.56
93.09
64.51
11.68
9.97
3.29
28.17
Z26123
7.85
973.74
105.36
73.59
13.25
9.94
3.27
35.29
Z26125
8.50
1052.34
113.26
79.53
14.26
9.92
3.26
39.94
Z26129
9.78
1205.94
128.40
91.13
16.21
9.89
3.23
49.04
Z30120
7.87
1299.79
134.69
85.32
15.02
11.49
3.70
33.92
Z30123
9.00
1484.83
152.78
97.47
17.06
11.46
3.68
43.42
Z30125
9.75
1606.17
164.48
105.43
18.39
11.45
3.66
49.65
Z30129
11.24
1844.04
187.04
121.05
20.96
11.41
3.63
61.87
Z34123
10.16
2149.05
212.63
124.69
21.36
12.99
4.08
51.30
Z34125
11.01
2326.33
229.18
134.98
23.04
12.97
4.07
59.34
Z34127
11.86
2501.54
245.38
145.14
24.70
12.95
4.06
67.29
Z34130
13.12
2760.50
269.04
160.16
27.12
12.92
4.03
79.05
BW Purlins
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Flange
Lip
Hole
Gauge
Depth
C121
C141
C151
C171
C201
C231
C261
C301
C341
Range
Hole
Lip
Gauges mm
Depth
Flange
Lip
Hole
mm
mm
mm
mm
C121
121
54
17
43
C141
141
54
17
43
C151
151
54
17
43
C171
171
66
17
43
C201
201
66
17
43
C231
231
75
17
43
C261
261
79
17
43
C301
301
89
19
43
C341
341
99
21
43
Use the
BW Building
Wizard
Software
for accurate
calculations
TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIES
making steelwork
The software package facilitates cost effective design of purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor beams all in accordance with
current standards. An integral database allows for quick and accurate assessment of loadings including wind load and snow
load for all locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This all in one application enables production of detailed reports for
submission to any checking authority. See our website or contact our sales team to request the latest version.
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Section
Reference
Weight
kg/m
C12113
C12114
Section Modulus
BW Purlins
Radius of Gyration
Moment
Capacity
Major Axis
cm4
Minor Axis
cm4
Major Axis
cm3
Minor Axis
cm3
Major Axis
cm
Minor Axis
cm
Major Axis
kNm
2.58
74.01
13.36
12.23
3.72
4.82
2.05
5.25
2.77
79.39
14.30
13.12
3.98
4.81
2.04
5.95
C12115
2.96
84.70
15.22
14.00
4.24
4.80
2.03
6.64
C12116
3.14
89.94
16.12
14.87
4.49
4.79
2.03
7.32
C12118
3.51
100.20
17.87
16.56
4.98
4.78
2.02
8.66
C12120
3.88
110.18
19.56
18.21
5.45
4.76
2.01
9.96
C14113
2.78
105.67
14.08
14.99
3.79
5.54
2.02
6.43
C14114
2.99
113.41
15.08
16.09
4.06
5.53
2.02
7.29
C14115
3.19
121.05
16.05
17.17
4.32
5.52
2.01
8.14
C14116
3.39
128.60
17.01
18.24
4.58
5.51
2.01
8.98
C14118
3.80
143.42
18.87
20.34
5.08
5.50
1.99
10.63
C14120
4.19
157.87
20.66
22.39
5.57
5.48
1.98
12.24
C15113
2.88
124.06
14.41
16.43
3.82
5.90
2.01
7.05
C15114
3.10
133.17
15.43
17.64
4.09
5.89
2.00
7.99
C15115
3.31
142.18
16.42
18.83
4.36
5.88
2.00
8.93
C15116
3.52
151.08
17.40
20.01
4.62
5.87
1.99
9.85
C15118
3.94
168.56
19.31
22.33
5.12
5.85
1.98
11.67
C15120
4.35
185.63
21.15
24.59
5.61
5.84
1.97
13.44
C17113
3.33
187.81
24.25
21.97
5.23
6.75
2.42
7.81
C17114
3.58
201.75
25.99
23.60
5.61
6.74
2.42
9.09
C17115
3.83
215.56
27.71
25.21
5.98
6.73
2.41
10.36
C17116
4.07
229.22
29.40
26.81
6.34
6.72
2.41
11.61
C17118
4.56
256.13
32.70
29.96
7.06
6.71
2.40
14.08
C17120
5.04
282.49
35.90
33.04
7.75
6.69
2.38
16.51
C17123
5.75
321.00
40.52
37.54
8.75
6.66
2.37
20.05
C17125
6.22
346.00
43.47
40.47
9.39
6.65
2.36
22.35
C20114
3.91
294.41
27.36
29.29
5.71
7.79
2.38
11.29
C20115
4.18
314.69
29.17
31.31
6.09
7.78
2.37
12.86
C20116
4.45
334.77
30.96
33.31
6.46
7.77
2.36
14.43
C20118
4.98
374.39
34.45
37.25
7.19
7.76
2.35
17.51
C20120
5.51
413.27
37.84
41.12
7.90
7.74
2.34
20.54
24.98
C20123
6.29
470.23
42.73
46.79
8.93
7.71
2.32
C20125
6.81
507.29
45.87
50.48
9.59
7.69
2.31
27.88
C23115
4.75
471.52
41.54
40.82
7.53
8.94
2.65
14.84
C23116
5.05
501.88
44.12
43.45
7.99
8.93
2.65
16.89
C23118
5.66
561.86
49.17
48.65
8.91
8.92
2.64
20.96
C23120
6.26
620.87
54.09
53.75
9.80
8.90
2.63
24.96
C23123
7.16
707.56
61.22
61.26
11.10
8.87
2.61
30.83
C23125
7.75
764.15
65.81
66.16
11.94
8.85
2.60
34.67
C26116
5.53
690.54
51.97
52.92
8.78
10.02
2.75
19.53
C26118
6.20
773.59
57.96
59.28
9.80
10.00
2.74
24.50
C26120
6.86
855.41
63.80
65.55
10.79
9.98
2.73
29.40
C26123
7.85
975.84
72.28
74.78
12.23
9.95
2.71
36.62
C26125
8.50
1054.61
77.76
80.81
13.16
9.93
2.70
41.34
50.58
C26129
9.78
1208.52
88.29
92.61
14.95
9.90
2.68
C30120
7.80
1288.47
89.43
85.61
13.25
11.49
3.03
35.04
C30123
8.93
1471.76
101.51
97.79
15.04
11.46
3.01
44.56
C30125
9.75
1609.07
113.51
106.92
16.96
11.46
3.04
51.35
C30129
11.24
1847.36
129.25
122.75
19.32
11.42
3.02
63.74
C34123
10.16
2152.39
147.22
126.24
19.69
13.00
3.40
53.23
C34125
11.01
2329.94
158.77
136.65
21.24
12.98
3.39
61.36
C34127
11.86
2505.42
170.10
146.95
22.76
12.96
3.38
69.40
C34130
13.12
2764.77
186.66
162.16
24.98
12.93
3.36
81.29
BW Purlins
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Flang
Lip
65
Range
Gauges mm
E195
E235
E300
E360
Range
Depth
Depth
Flange
Lip
Web Flat
Holes
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
E195
195
90
20
105
65
E235
235
90
20
145
105
E300
300
90
20
210
170
E360
360
90
20
270
230
Gauge
Lip
60
Section
Reference
Weight
kg/m
Section Modulus
Use the
BW Building
Wizard
Software
for accurate
calculations
Radius of Gyration
Moment
Capacity
Minor Axis
cm4
Major Axis
cm3
Minor Axis
cm3
Major Axis
cm
Minor Axis
cm
Major Axis
kNm
19520
6.26
478.52
84.57
49.08
13.69
7.81
3.28
19.89
19524
7.46
567.16
99.63
58.17
16.14
7.78
3.26
27.06
19530
9.21
694.53
120.88
71.23
19.58
7.73
3.22
37.38
23520
6.89
736.90
89.97
62.71
14.02
9.24
3.23
25.42
23524
8.21
874.75
106.07
74.45
16.53
9.21
3.21
34.64
23530
10.15
1073.74
128.84
91.38
20.08
9.16
3.17
47.95
30020
7.91
1307.16
97.00
87.14
14.40
11.49
3.13
35.32
30024
9.44
1554.59
114.45
103.64
17.00
11.45
3.11
48.22
30030
11.68
1913.67
139.20
127.58
20.70
11.40
3.07
66.94
36020
8.85
2019.15
102.10
112.18
14.67
13.50
3.04
45.47
36024
10.57
2404.43
120.54
133.58
17.33
13.46
3.01
62.15
36030
13.09
2965.60
146.74
164.76
21.11
13.40
2.98
86.45
TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIES
making steelwork
The software package facilitates cost effective design of purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor beams all in accordance with
current standards. An integral database allows for quick and accurate assessment of loadings including wind load and snow
load for all locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This all in one application enables production of detailed reports for
submission to any checking authority. See our website or contact our sales team to request the latest version.
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BW Purlins
Sleeved PAGE 14
Butt PAGE 15
Lap PAGE 16
BW Purlins
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Holes for purlin ties at mid-span or one third and two thirds span points.
Holes for purlin ties are 18mm diameter.
BW Z Section Sleeves
Range
Depth
mm
Top
Flange
Top Lip
mm
Bottom
Flange
Bottom
Lip
Hole
Ctrs.
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Z121
121
51
19
56
17
220
574
Z141
141
51
19
56
17
240
614
Z151
151
51
19
56
17
265
664
Z171
171
62
19
67
17
290
714
Z201
201
62
19
67
17
350
834
Z231
231
71
19
78
17
410
954
Z261
261
74
19
82
17
460
1054
Z301
301
84
21
92
19
600
1334
Z341
341
94
23
102
21
750
1634
Length
number of sleeves
15
BW Purlins
The butted purlin system is suitable for all building types but is
primarily used in single span applications.
It is the simplest purlin system and can be used in inset and
oversail configurations.
Non standard end configurations can be accommodated
as required.
Holes for purlin ties at mid-span or one third and two thirds
span points.
Length of purlin is span less 6mm.
Holes for purlin ties are 18mm diameter.
Holes for purlin ties at mid-span or one third and two thirds
span points.
Length of left hand span plus length of right hand span less 6mm.
Holes for purlin ties are 18mm diameter.
Use the
BW Building
Wizard
Software
for accurate
calculations
TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIES
making steelwork
The software package facilitates cost effective design of purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor beams all in accordance with
current standards. An integral database allows for quick and accurate assessment of loadings including wind load and snow
load for all locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This all in one application enables production of detailed reports for
submission to any checking authority. See our website or contact our sales team to request the latest version.
BW Purlins
16
Centres
End Centres
Z121
420
630
Z141
460
690
Z151
470
705
Z171
500
750
Z201
560
840
Z231
640
960
Z261
740
1110
Z301
860
1290
Z341
1020
1530
Range
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The heavy end bay system is a variation of the sleeved system which
is suitable for buildings with five or more bays.
Heavier gauge sections are fitted to the end bays with corresponding
heavy gauge sleeves to all penultimate rafter connections.
Inner bay purlins are of lighter gauge as are the inner bay sleeves
which are fitted at every connection.
The system can be used with double span inner bay purlins with
fewer inner sleeves.
Holes for purlin ties at mid-span or one third and two thirds span points.
Holes for purlin ties are 18mm diameter.
Depth
mm
Top
Flange
Top Lip
mm
mm
Bottom
Flange
Bottom
Lip
Hole
Ctrs.
mm
mm
mm
Length
mm
Z121
121
51
19
56
17
270
674
Z141
141
51
19
56
17
290
714
Z151
151
51
19
56
17
315
764
Z171
171
62
19
67
17
340
814
Z201
201
62
19
67
17
400
934
Z231
231
71
19
78
17
460
1054
Z261
261
74
19
82
17
510
1154
Z301
301
84
21
92
19
650
1434
Z341
341
94
23
102
21
800
1734
number of sleeves
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Tiled/Mansard Roof
19
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130
30
30
30
30
70
B
B
A
T
T
D
D
35
65
30
65
30
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Type
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Z121
110
25
35
50
Z231
220
25
145
50
Z141
130
25
55
50
Z261
250
25
175
50
Z151
140
25
65
50
Z301
290
25
215
50
Z171
160
25
85
50
Z341
330
25
255
50
Z201
190
25
115
50
Alternative Cleats
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BW Snaptite
Purlin Anti-sag Ties
Angle Brace
Detail of BW Snaptite
Anti-sag Tie when fixed
BW Snaptite Ties also prevent the purlin from rotating during
installation whilst assisting with restraining the bottom flange
against wind uplift. The rigidity of the purlin is greatly enhanced
once the roof sheeting is installed
W Snaptite Anti-sag Ties should be fitted when a purlin span
B
is in excess of 4.6m so that the laterally unsupported length does
not exceed 3.8m. For Z301 & Z341 Purlins use sheeting rail type
angle braces (as diagram) above.
Roof pitch 4 to 10
Fix Snaptite Anti-sag Ties top hole to bottom hole to prevent
purlin from rolling forwards
Roof pitch above 10
Fix Snaptite Anti-sag Ties bottom hole to top hole to prevent
purlin from rolling backwards
Other Criteria
For roof pitch below 4 and purlin centres above 2.5m use
sheeting rail type angle braces. For roof slope in excess of
18m use sheeting rail diagonal tie system supports
In some cases Anti-sag Ties are not required. This situation
demands that temporary props/bars are used until the sheeting
is fixed, but regardless of wind loading, the absolute maximum
spans without permanent ties are:
Z141, Z151, Z171, Z201........................................... up to 6.1m
Z231 ............................................................................. up to 7.1m
Z261.............................................................................. up to 7.6m
Z301, Z341.................................................................. up to 8.1m
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141
151
171
201
231
261
301
341
Hole Centres
55
65
85
115
145
175
215
255
The above Roof Ties should be used for pitches below 4 and purlin spacing exceeding
2.5m. These can also be used instead of Eaves Ties.
Where the roof slope is longer than 18m we would recommend the use of the Roof Ties
c/w the diagonal tie system within the roof slope.
Diagonal Ties
Apex Ties
Apex Ties are used to offer rigid restraint on pitched roofs. Used
in conjunction with anti-sag ties to give perpendicular support to
thepurlins.
Apex Ties connect the two uppermost purlins across the ridge
and are usually 12mm screwed rod.
Apex Ties are cranked at centre point. M12 threaded Rod BZP with
M12 Nuts & M12 Flat Washers. 14mm diameter holes required in
purlins to take these ties.
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Sleeved PAGE 27
Horizontal PAGE 29
Butt PAGE 28
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Sleeved System
Side Rails Sleeved System
The sleeved side rail system is suitable for buildings with two or
more bays and utilizes single span length side rails with sleeves.
The sleeves are formed from plain channel section ie without lips.
The sleeves, which achieve a high degree of continuity over the
side rail supports are fitted at all penultimate column connections
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Holes for side rail struts at mid-span or one third and two thirds
span points.
Depth
Flange
Gauge
Hole
mm
mm
mm
mm
Hole
Ctrs.
Length
mm
mm
C121
127
54
2.0
46
220
574
C141
147
54
2.0
46
240
614
C151
157
54
2.0
46
265
664
C171
178
66
2.5
46
290
714
C201
208
66
2.5
46
350
834
C231
238
75
2.5
46
410
954
C261
209
79
2.9
47
460
1054
C301
309
89
2.9
47
600
1334
C341
349
99
2.9
47
750
1634
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The butted side rail system is suitable for all building types but is
primarily used in single span applications.
It is the simplest side rail system and can be used in inset and
oversail configurations.
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Holes for side rail struts at mid-span or one third and two thirds
span points.
Length of side rail is span less 6mm.
Holes for side rail struts at mid-span or one third and two thirds
span points.
Length of side rail is span less 6mm.
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15
105
45
Rails are fixed at the top and bottom via cleats which are bolted
to the sheeting rails.
140
Cleat Details
There is an allowance of
10mm clearance above
and below panel joint rail
between sheeting rails.
Sheeting Rail
Cleat Width
Long Cleat
Short Cleat
Width, mm
mm
Depth, mm
Depth, mm
141
100
165
110
151
110
165
110
171
130
175
110
201
150
175
110
231
190
185
110
261
220
190
110
301
260
200
110
341
295
210
110
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Z141
Z151
Z171
Z201
Z231
Z261
Z301
Z341
Centres
55
65
85
115
145
175
215
255
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3mm Galvanised
14mm Diameter Holes
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Detail A
Detail B
Detail C
RAFTER OR
STANCHION
ZED
CENTRES
(DIM B)
End Bracket
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Window Head
Door Head
Window Jamb
Window Jamb
Door Jamb
Window Sill
Door Jamb
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Cleat Width
Long Cleat
Short Cleat
Base
Width, mm
mm
Depth, mm
Depth, mm
Width, mm
141
151
171
201
231
261
301
341
100
110
130
150
190
220
260
295
165
165
175
175
185
190
200
210
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
89
89
101
101
110
114
124
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Fixing system 1
Fixing system 2
Outside Columns
Inside Columns
General Notes
The rail or cleat is slotted longitudinally (14mm x 50mm) on the
standard gauge lines. 60mm gap required between ends of rails.
Fixing bolts to all joints must be fitted with a combustible washer,
which will collapse under fire conditions, to allow movement for the
rail to expand.
The period of resistance is solely dependent on the cladding
material used, and the type of construction. A certificate should be
obtained from the cladding supplier.
All primary structural steelwork, supporting the rails and cladding,
should be fire protected.
Standard Gauge Lines
Type
Offset
141
43
55
240
686
151
43
65
265
736
171
43
85
290
786
201
43
115
350
906
231
43
145
410
1026
261
43
175
460
1126
301
43
215
600
1406
341
43
255
750
1706
Length
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Weight
kg/m2
Steel Cladding
Material
Thickness
mm
Weight
kg/m2
Woodwool Deck
0.3
3.1
Channel Reinforcement
50
30.0
0.4
3.6
Channel Reinforcement
75
45.0
0.5
4.8
Screed
0.55
5.5
Sand/Cement
25
60.0
0.6
6.2
Vermiculite
25
12.2
0.7
7.1
12
26.5
0.55
1.9
25
55.0
0.7
2.4
0.9
3.1
1.2
4.1
0.4
4.0
0.45
4.6
Asphalt
Aluminium Cladding
Chippings
20.0
Timber Boarding
14.7
Standard six
16.0
Profile 6
17.0
30.0
Profile 6
(including insulation and battens)
32.0
Panel sheet
(including insulation and battens)
27.1
Composite Cladding
7.1
12
7.1
13
9.0
20
14.0
Plywood
12
Chipboard
Tile Weights
Plain Tiles (Concrete or Clay)
71.4
Interlocking
56.1
Natural Slate
30.6
Resin
17.3
Blockwork
28mm Foam
0.55
9.7
46mm Foam
0.55
10.3
Concrete , Solid
(Stone Aggregates)
25
55.0
28mm Foam
0.7
11.0
Concrete , Hollow
25
34.7
46mm Foam
0.7
11.7
Aerated
25
15.0
Sedum/Green Roof
60
0.7
Decking
Glass wool
80
0.9
Waterproof Membrane
24.2
Aeroliner
30
1.6
Insulation
Aeroliner
50
2.2
Roof Barrier
Plasterboard
10
8.3
Drainage Layer
40.0
Plasterboard
12
11.2
Sedum/Green Mat
44.0
Fibre board
12
4.4
10
7.9
4.5
35.0
4.5
Lead
2.5
30.0
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