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Detail info
covering: Metal sheet detail position: Roof pitch load distribution: Purlins material: Steel roof layers: Thermal insulation secondary warping: Yes soffit: False ceiling
CAD transverse section of a double-pitched steel Pratt truss roof. Top and bottom chords, verticals and diagonals form the main truss, with purlins carrying the metal-sheet covering. Thermal insulation lies above the suspended ceiling below the truss, not directly beneath the roof sheets.
Author: Simone Sassoli
Simone Sassoli is an Architect and Construction Project Manager specializing in high-end retail, hospitality, and office projects across the United Kingdom and Europe, with experience delivering complex spaces for luxury brands and international clients.
