Eaves Beam

Eaves beams are structural elements that support the eaves of a roof, which are the edges of the roof that overhang the wall. The eaves beam reduces the horizontal span of the roof cladding, transfers wind loads to the roof diaphragm, and prevents twisting due to eaves gutters.

The voestalpine Metsec eaves beams is a purpose-designed profile for use as an eaves purlin, top sheeting rail for external cladding, and gutter support.

Maximum span

The voestalpine Metsec eaves beam caters for spans up to 15m depending on the load to be applied.

Performance

voestalpine Metsec eaves beams are designed as single span beams with combination loading in accordance with BS EN1990: 2002.

The load tables Eaves Beams Load Table represent their performance under the conditions stated but cannot cover all of the many functions possible. For this reason, and to help the designer, comprehensive geometrical design data is given in the physical properties table.

See Eaves Beam Details for stiffener cleats, packing plates and web hole options.

Eaves Beam Details

Cladding arrangements, cleats, packing plates and web holes detailed

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Eaves Beam Dimensions And Properties

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Anti-Sag Rods & Eaves Braces

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Eaves Beam Load Tables

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Metspec Design Software

MetSPEC Roof Purlins Design Software. Our software optimises the design of purlins roof systems, side rails and mezzanine floor joists. Our latest release incorporates both British Standards and Eurocodes into one piece of software – MetSPEC 14.

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