Frames
Clear Span
Straight Column
Clear span gabled rigid frames with uniform depth columns and variable depth rafters, with ridge at centerline of frame.
| Width | 16′ to 120′ and over |
| Height | 8′ to 60′ and over |
| Roof slope | 1/2 : 12 to 1 : 12 |
| Typical Uses | Offices, Free-standing Retail, Small Commercial, where clear span is desired. |
Tapered Column
Clear span gabled rigid frames with variable depth columns and rafters, with ridge at centerline of frame.
| Width | 30′ to 300′ and over |
| Height | 10′ to 60′ and over |
| Roof slope | 1/2 : 12 to 2 : 12 |
| Typical Uses | Gymnasiums, Industrial, Clear Span Work Areas, Overhead Bridge Crane Conditions, Indoor Recreational Facilities, Tennis, Riding, Soccer, etc., Agricultural equipment or grain storage, Architectural applications where roof slopes are shown. |
Straight Single Slope
Clear span single slope rigid frame with uniform depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafters.
| Width | 15′ to 120′ and over |
| Height | 8′ to 60′ and over |
| Roof slope | 1/2 : 12 |
| Typical Uses | Shopping Centers, Convenience Stores, Free-standing Retail Units, Fire Stations, or where drainage is a particular concern. |
Multiple Span
Straight Column
Multi-span gable rigid frame with uniform depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafter sections supported by
intermediate columns, with ridge at centerline of frame.
| Width | 10′ to 600′ and over |
| Height | 12′ to 60′ and over |
| Roof slope | 1/2 : 12 |
| Typical Uses | Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Industrial, or other facilities where high eave height or large square footage is required. |
Tapered Column
Multi-span gabled rigid frame with variable depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafter sections supported by intermediate columns, with ridge at centerline of frame.
| Width | 10′ to 600′ and over |
| Height | 12′ to 60′ and over |
| Roof slope | 1/2 : 12 |
| Typical Uses | Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Industrial, or other facilities where high eave height or large square footage is required. |
Straight Single Slope
Multi-span single slope rigid frames with uniform depth columns and uniform or variable depth rafter sections supported by intermediate columns.
| Width | 10′ to 600′ and over |
| Height | 12′ to 60′ and over |
| Roof slope | 1/2 : 12 |
| Typical Uses | Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing Facilities. |
