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Varco-Pruden (VP) Buildings

Framing Literature

• Rigid Frame

• Continuous Beam

• Truss Beam

• Continuous Truss

• Widebay

Roofing Literature

• SSR Standing Seam Roof

• SLR Architectural Standing Seam Roof

• Panel Rib Roof

Wall Literature

• Panel Rib

• Vee Rib

• Texture Clad (Stucco Panels)

• Stran Lock (Concealed Fastener)

• RPR Panel

• Liner Panel

• Non Metal Walls

   

   

  Roofing Literature

   

  • FP-12 Soffit Panel

  • TUF-Dome Skylight

  • Tuf-Lite Skylight

  • Wall-Lite Wall Panel

     

    Color Charts

    Please note that due to printing and duplication processes colors may not represent exact shades of colors

     

    • Architectural (SLR) Roof Panels

    • Standard Wall and Roof Panels

    • Texture Clad Panel

To learn more about the products and services offered by VP Buildings please visit their website at:

www.VP.com

ANCHOR BOLTS
Bolts used to secure building components to the foundation. In the case of primary framing, these bolts are embedded in the foundation and secured to the column base plate.

BAY SPACING
The distance between primary framing members measured parallel to the ridge or eave. Interior bays are measured from center line of frame to center line of frame.
Clear Height

Distance from the finished floor to the bottom of the rafter at the rafter-to-column connection.

CLEAR SPAN
Distance between columns.

COLUMN
Vertical support member for primary framing system.

CONTINUOUS BEAM END FRAME
A multiple-span structural frame consisting of straight or tapered solid-web sections whose exterior rafter-to-column moment connection stabilizes the frame. The frame spans across the width of the building, using interior columns and supporting secondary framing along with roof and wall coverings. This frame is designed in accordance with AISC Type I construction.

CORNER POST
Corner column of post-and-beam frame.

EAVE HEIGHT
The vertical dimension from finished floor to eave.

EAVE PURLIN
A roof secondary framing member located at the eave and used for attaching roof and wall panels.

END POST SPACING
Distance between center lines of end posts.

END WALL
An exterior wall that is perpendicular to the ridge and parallel to the gable of the building.

EXTERIOR BAYS
Last frame spacing on either end of the building measured from the building line (outside face of girt) to the center line of the first interior frame.

HAUNCH
The area of increased depth of the column or rafter member which is designed to account for the higher bending moments that occur at such places. Typically, this occurs at the rafter-to-column connection.

POST-AND-BEAM END FRAME
A structural framing system used at the end wall which is composed of corner post, end post, and rake beams.

RAFTER
A fabricated member, with parallel flanges, that extends from the haunch member to the frame ridge. Any beam, in general, used in a primary frame.

RIDGE
Apex of building.

RIGID FRAME
A clear-span structural frame consisting of straight or tapered sections whose rafter-to-column connection stabilizes the frame with respect to imposed loads. This frame is designed in accordance with AISC Type I construction.

ROD BRACING
Rods are used in conjunction with purlins and girts to form a truss-type bracing system located in both roof and wall planes.

ROOF PURLIN
A roof secondary member that is secured to frame rafters and supports the roof covering.

ROOF SYSTEM
The exterior roof surface consisting of panels, closures, and attachments.

SIDEWALL
An exterior wall that is parallel to the ridge and sidewall of the building.

WALL GIRT
A horizontal wall secondary member that is secured to columns and supports the wall covering.

WALL SYSTEM
The exterior wall surface consisting of panels, closures, and attachments.

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Metal Building Manufacturers Association

You want to buy your building from a Certified MBMA manufacturer.

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Design Build Institute of America

If you are considering Design Build for your next construction project, make sure they have a DBIA professional on staff. Their code of ethics, and their desire to provide you with the best project possible makes all the difference.

A principal owner of Bellwether Construction has been certified as a Design Build Professional through the Design Build Institute of America.

Click HERE to go to their website for more information.