In lightweight metal construction, eaves profiles - or eaves ledgers - combine the functions of purlins and wall ledgers in the area of the eaves. By using just one profile, an economical solution can be offered here. Modern lightweight metal construction is a cost-effective and time-saving solution for commercial and industrial buildings. A look at the eaves illustrates this: The use of a single eaves transom enables short installation times and therefore represents an economical solution when realising a roof.
Eaves profile - absorption of vertical and horizontal loads
Economical solutions for the substructure of roofs
From a structural point of view, the use of eaves ledgers also offers advantages because: The possibility of absorbing vertical and horizontal loads from roof cladding, wall cladding and roof shear, possibly with normal forces from roof bracing, etc., means that several tasks can be taken on at the same time. The load-bearing webs are installed as single-span beams - either above or between the trusses. The top chord is adapted to the roof pitch accordingly.
SCHRAG|lite - Software for planning and dimensioning
Eaves beams play a key structural role as supporting webs in the overall roof structure. The connection with the purlins forms the basis for the actual roof covering. In order to be able to carry out the necessary planning and dimensioning quickly, conveniently and precisely, we provide our customers with SCHRAG|lite, a powerful software programme. It enables the precise planning and dimensioning of purlins, transoms and eaves profiles. SCHRAG|lite offers the following features:
- Mass calculations
- Design with variable span widths
- Design with variable purlin and transom spacing
- Weight-optimised profile selection
- Geodatabases for Germany and Austria
The software is continuously developed by us and is available in German, Polish and Czech language versions.
