“Terminology & Definitions”

Common Building Types:Agricultural Pole Barn

Common Building Types:Metal Building

Common Building Types:Mansard

Common Building Types:Flat Roof and Metal

Condition Detail Terms

Condition Detail Terms

Building Condition Details

Truss

Decking

Primary Framing

Purlin

Girt

Roof Design Types

Hip Roof

Barrel/Curved Roof

Gable Roof

Shed/Single Slope Roof

Standing Seam Products

Uses:Commercial/Industrial/Architectural/Residential

Typically describes 26 gauge material and thicker metal panels, flashings, and required accessories.

Structural Standing Seam

Defined:Standing seam roof panel that has enough structural integrity to span over open framing and support all design loads. Typically referred to as water tight roofing panels.

Examples: EM 200S / EM 175S

Architectural Standing Seam

Defined:Standing seam roof panel that has to be installed over a solid sheeted roof deck to support all design loads. Typically referred to as water shedding roofing panels.

Example: EM 150SL

Standing Seam PanelFemale Leg Male Leg

Flat Pan

Striated Pan

Pencil Rib Pan

Over Lap Leg Under Lap Leg

CI Direct Fasten

Defined:Corrugated roof or wall panel that has to be installed by piercing the metal panel with fasteners into the open frame or solid deck. Can be installed either vertically or horizontal on wall applications.

Example: Industry Standard R-Panel

Exposed Direct Fasten Panel

Female LegPurlin Bearing Male Leg

Over Lap Leg

Non Purlin Bearing Under Lap LegMajor Rib

Minor Rib

CI Concealed Fasten

Defined:Wall, soffit, or interior liner panel that is installed by fastening a concealed return leg of the panel to the open frame or solid deck with fasteners that do not show once additional panels are installed.

Example: Flush Face Panel

Concealed Direct Fasten Panel

Female Leg/Groove Side

Male Leg/Tongue Side

Female LegOver Lap Leg

Male LegUnder Lap LegStriated or

Ribbed

Striated or Flat

Fastening Slot

Panel Manufacturing

Portable:

Fixed in Place:

Flashing Manufacturing

Typically done inshop and shipped

Product Shipping

VS.

Roof Structure Components:Zee – Purlin, Girts, Stringer

Flange

WebStiffening Leg

WebStiffening Leg

Flange

Roof Structure Components:Cee – Girts, Posts, Jambs

Roof Structure Components:Substrate – Wood or Steel

• Plywood or OSB

• Metal Decking

Types of Insulation Fiberglass Insulation

Commonly referred to as “Blanket or Batt” Vinyl, Paper, or Foil Backing

Types of Insulation• Foam Insulation

Commonly referred to as “Rigid or Board”Polyiso is most common materialAvailable with nailable base (OSB)