This modern system designed for light weight bearing construction has been tested over several decades and provides the same durability to a traditional 100 year slate roof.
Light weight roof structure.
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In some instances either 6 8 or 10 c purlins doubled back to back can be used to as rafters as a substitute to structural steel beams.
In recent decades an expanding range of construction methods and building products particularly wooden truss roofing systems and wood i joists that together are often termed lightweight construction have been widely embraced by residential builders for their ability to deliver economy and functionality.
This special lightweight structure for flat roofs transforms your grey roof with a pitch of 0 to 15 degrees into a sustainable green roof almost instantly.