Steel Roof Girders

Introduction the structural steel roof framing described in this publication and commonly called the cantilever girder or gerber system has been used successfully for many years throughout north america.

Steel roof girders. The economy of the gerber system is obtained from simple repetitive framing in stabilized relatively uniformly loaded structures. A sl series truss is a single slope truss that includes steel girders and steel columns with clear span widths from 10 through 80 with available eave heights of 8 through 20. Larger girders 1 m 3 feet deep or more are made as plate girders welded or bolted together from separate pieces of steel plate. Their lengths range from 60 to 120 feet in the cold mill to 126 feet in the hot mill and 128 feet in the melt shop.

Pre welded clips on 2 centers for wood or steel secondary framing. The warren type girder replaces the solid web with an open latticework truss between the flanges. 20 inch to 120 inch depths. 20 foot to 120 foot spans.

Steel joists joist girders. Joists and joist girders canam buildings specializes in the manufacture of steel joists in a variety of shapes sizes and geometries. The use of a system of steel joists and steel deck is a solution of choice resulting in significant savings. Steel trusses and girders since 1972 superior structural corporation has been a family owned manufacturer of steel metal fabrications for both ornamental and structural applications.

Our certified welders can build heavy duty trusses and girders per your specifications including welding grinding and finishing. Small steel girders are rolled into shape. Depths range from 4 feet to 14 feet 8 inches. Joists are custom made structural steel components used to support the floors or roof of a building.

Options to set the roof girders on wood post or concrete wall also available. Typically used in non residential construction steel joists and joist girders provide an economical system for supporting floors and roofs. A girt is a vertically aligned girder placed to resist sheer loads. All vulcraft joists and joist girders are designed and manufactured in accordance to the exacting specifications of the steel joist institute.