About this asset

This Revit family provides a standard Zee Section Purlin profile for structural steel framing, featuring clean, precise geometry. The Zee Section Purlin is a cold-formed structural steel component defined by its characteristic Z-shaped profile. This family features a vertical web with mirrored top and bottom flanges, each ending in a small return lip for enhanced structural rigidity. The geometry is clean and simplified, suitable for detailed structural modelling in Revit. Designed as a linear element, the profile maintains consistent proportions throughout its length. It is intended for use as a secondary structural member, supporting roof sheeting or wall cladding systems in large-scale industrial or commercial building projects.

The download is a 184 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

As a native Revit family, this purlin is placed as a structural beam member. Users can load the file into a project and assign it to a structural framing category. The linear geometry allows for easy snapping and alignment along grid lines or structural axes. Once placed, the member can be extended or trimmed using standard Revit editing tools. Apply appropriate structural steel material parameters to ensure accurate scheduling and analytical model integration within the BIM environment for structural analysis.

Engineers and architects specify this Zee Section Purlin for roof and wall support systems in industrial warehouses, agricultural sheds, and commercial structures. It is ideal for projects requiring lightweight, high-strength cold-formed steel framing. Professionals often search for this component when detailing portal frame connections, roof purlin layouts, or wall girt systems. It integrates seamlessly into broader structural steel assemblies, providing a reliable, standardized solution for spanning between primary rafters or columns in both new construction and renovation building projects.