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e-purlin

Underpurlin for Stick Roof Construction

Wesbeam e-purlin is an engineered LVL underpurlin designed for stick roofs, supporting accurate and efficient roof construction. Developed to replace traditional hardwood underpurlins, it works with e-strut as part of a practical roof framing system.

Manufactured for straightness, consistency and reliable performance, e-purlin helps roof framing teams maximise material efficiency, simplify installation and build with confidence across tile and metal sheet roof applications.

e-purlin is available for purchase in Western Australia only.

Max Length: 12 m
Max Dim: 96 x 51 mm

Application:

  • Roofs
  • Floors
  • Walls
  • Formwork

Treatment:

  • Internal
  • External
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Max Length: 12 m
Max Dim: 96 x 51 mm

Application:

  • Roofs
  • Floors
  • Walls
  • Formwork

Treatment:

  • Internal
  • External

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e-purlin for efficient stick roof construction

An engineered LVL underpurlin designed for stick roof construction and engineered to maximise efficient use of material and time.

e-purlin is designed for use as an underpurlin in stick roof construction. Developed to replace traditional hardwood underpurlins, it forms part of a roof framing system supported by e-strut LVL.

With engineered straightness, consistent performance and practical handling benefits, e-purlin helps roof framing teams build accurately and efficiently.

Where it is used

  • Underpurlins in framed roofs

  • Tile roof cladding applications where designed

  • Metal sheet roof cladding applications where designed

  • Roof systems supported by e-strut

Performance benefits

  • Straightness: Engineered manufacturing supports accurate roof framing.

  • Load capacity: Designed to support efficient roof framing layouts.

  • Reduced wastage: Longer lengths can reduce jointing and material waste where available.

  • Handling: High strength with lighter, safer handling compared with many traditional alternatives.

Note: e-purlin is available for purchase in WA only

e-purlin
Section D x B
(mm)

Roof Load Width - RLW (m)

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.6

4.2

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.6

4.2

Single Span

Continuous Span

Tile Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)

For Wind Classification N1/N2/N3

96 x 51

1.6

1.4

1.3

1.3

1.2

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.6

1.6

Sheet Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)

For Wind Classification N1/N2/N3

96 x 51

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.5

2.9

2.6

2.5

2.4

1.9

e-purlin
Section D x B
(mm)

Roof Load Width - RLW (m)

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.6

4.2

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.6

4.2

Single Span

Continuous Span

Tile Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)

For Wind Classification N4

96 x 51

1.6

1.4

1.3

1.3

1.2

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.5

1.4

Sheet Roof - Maximum strut spacing (m)

For Wind Classification N4

96 x 51

2.3

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.0

2.5

2.2

1.7

1.6

1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

e-purlin Frequently Asked Questions

e-purlin is used as an LVL underpurlin in conventionally framed roofs.

Yes. e-purlin is designed as part of a roof framing system supported by e-strut.

e-purlin is only available for purchase in Western Australia. Confirm current availability with the local Wesbeam team.