21 July 2026 · 6 min read · UFCL
Photo: Roof framing
Rafters, purlins and battens: what each member does and the sections usually specified.
A roof is a hierarchy: trusses or rafters carry purlins, purlins carry battens, battens carry the sheet or tile. Each level has its own usual section.
UFCL stocks timber in 4 m lengths; sections: [Confirm]. Your engineer sets spans; we cut to them.
