Our technical department use standard load span tables to determine the most cost effective solution to meet our customers needs while ensuring the structural integrity of the structure.

Span (m)Height (mm)Width (mm)Gauge (mm)Maximum Loads (kN/m2) at different Purlin Centres
1000mm1200mm1375mm1500mm1675mm1800mm
3.5177651.66.275.224.564.183.743.48
4.0177651.64.183.493.042.792.52.32
4.5177651.62.932.442.131.951.751.63
5.0177651.62.121.771.541.411.271.18
5.5177651.61.581.321.151.060.950.88
6.0177651.61.211.010.880.810.720.67

Careful consideration is given to external conditions such as wind and snow loading for the customers location.

In addition, should building control approval be required (see Planning and Building Control Guide), Abtech Steel Buildings can provide an independent Chartered Engineers Report on request.