Ridge Bridging
Verified by manufacturer over a year ago
Adjustable roof bridging system compatible with Metroll purlins and girts.
Application
Suitable for installation at roof apex.
Description
Ridge Bridging or Ridge Tie Bridging is an adjustable roof bridging system compatible with Metroll purlins and girts. It is one of the typical Met-lock roof bridging assemblies with features including:
- Fast installation.
- Robust, straight and true.
- Hook centres to match holes in purlins and girts.
General information
Material | Steel. |
Uniclass | |
SpecPack | 05400 Cold-Formed Metal Framing |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0342 Light Steel Framing |
SpeedSpec | 05400 Cold Formed Metal Framing |
Specification data - Cold-formed galvanized steel sections
Primary components | Turnbuckle.Turnbuckle with plain channel.Channel with swivel ends.Cranked tie rod.Manufacturer guidanceTurnbuckle length ranges from 270 mm to 420 mm. Channels are 70 mm (width) x 30 mm (flange), cut to length and with holes at each end. Each component is fastened to clamp ends or end brackets. |
Ancillary components | Manufacturer guidanceClamp ends as standard. Bolted end brackets should be used if cranked tie rod is set as primary component. |
Primary | Manufacturer guidanceRefers to length of primary component. Turnbuckle length ranges from 270 mm to 420 mm. Channels are cut to length. |
Secondary | Manufacturer guidanceRefers to length of secondary component. Clamp ends are available in the following widths:
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Literature
Megaspan Purlins and Girts Design Manual