When shopping around for a steel building, whether
it be for a barn or garage, you should know the terms and words used in
the industry. An educated consumer is rarely taken advantage of.
We have put together this glossary in hopes of
educating you the consumer.
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Panel |
In a
building, (1) a portion of a surface flush with
or recessed from, or sunk below the surrounding
area, sometimes set off by distinct molding or
other decorative measure. (2) a usually flat and
rectangular piece of construction material made
to form part of a surface. |
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Panel Clip |
Independent
clip used to attach roof panels to substructure.
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Parapet |
That portion
of the wall which extends vertically above the
roof line to form a fascia-type appearance to
hide roof slope. |
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Partition |
An interior
dividing wall. |
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Peak Panel |
Rib panel
located along building ridge; conforms to roof
slope and configuration. |
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Pier |
A concrete
structure designed to transfer vertical load
from the base of a column to a footing.
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Pilaster |
A masonry
column built into a wall and projecting
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Pitch |
An
inclination or slope measured in degrees, or
percent, or by the ratio of rise and run.
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Pop Rivet |
A small
headed pin with expandable shank for joining
light gage metal. Typically used for flashing
trim, etc. |
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Primer Paint |
Initial coat
of a paint applied at factory to structural
framing for protection against elements during
erection and shipping only. |
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Purlin |
A secondary,
cold formed horizontal structural member located
in the roof to support sheeting, that is itself
supported by the primary structure framing.
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Purlin Extension Canopy |
Cantilevered
continuation of roof at rake line. |
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