Suitable for a wide range of developments, eaves beams are designed to support the eaves of the roof that overhang the wall. May also be used as a top sheeting rail for external cladding and gutter support.

Voestalpine Metsec Eaves Beams are lightweight beams manufactured from pre-hot dipped galvanized steel with a Z275 coating and a minimum yield strength of 450 N/mm². They reduce the horizontal span of the roof cladding, transfer wind loads to the roof diaphragm and prevent twisting due to eaves gutters.

Available in a wide range of sizes up to a span of 15 metres and a depth of 170–330 mm, they come with a range of compatible accessories to aid in restraint and connections.

The product reference of an Eaves Beam 170 mm deep and 2.0 mm thick = 170 E 20. The first three digits of the reference indicate the depth of the section in millimetres (i.e. 170 equals 170 mm deep). The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the profile type (i.e. E for Eaves Beam). The last two digits indicate the material thickness (i.e. 20 equals 2.0 mm).

Features and benefits:

• Lightweight, cold-rolled galvanized steel beams.
• Each beam is individually CE marked.
• UKCA marked.
• Can be designed to bespoke customer requirements.
• All products barcoded to allow for traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• High strength-to-weight ratio.
• Recyclable.
• Low carbon footprint.
• Material delivered to site pre-punched and cut to length.
• Long spans (up to 15 m).
• Web holes can be plain or counterformed to suit the fixing requirement.