Z, C, U and sigma shape beam profiles, also known as lightweight beams, are staple members of the light framed building materials.
Due to their great load-bearing capacity they can be used when building industrial buildings and halls. The high strength, galvanized steel lightweight beams are a popular building material due to their low self-weight and high load capacity.
Z, C and U-shaped purlins, sigma shape profiles
Applications of lightweight beams
- secondary load bearing structures
- Z and C shaped profiles used mainly as purlins or wall beams for secondary load bearing structures when constructing hall systems
- ceilings
- ceiling joists of low weight structures
- supporting elements of side walls
- supporting structure of side walls of industrial buildings and halls, supporting structure of interior walls for hall systems
The mounting and fixing of lightweight beams are simple, splicing elements are available for the specific purlin types. One advantage over wood structures is that they are not prone to mold, and they don’t bend or warp over time. The galvanization coating process ensures that lightweight beams do not rust, guaranteeing a long lifespan.
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