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| Sample Hip Layout | Sample Valley Layout |
| Hip connection demo | Valley connection demo |
The Hip & Valley package consists of
programs for creating a layout showing the plan view, elevation of vertical
plane, elevation of hip or valley rafter and a larger scale detail of the purlin
connection. This package is for developing purlin connections where the purlin
is level and canted with the flange in the plane of the roof. There six
different hip and valley connections to choose from. Three that sit on top of
the rafter and three that frame into the web. All bevels, cuts and dimensions
are given with the connection completely detailed.
Below is a list of
features in the Hip & Valley package.
Key Features
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Connections designed with
purlin level and canted with flange parallel to roof plane.
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Complete layout of purlin and
rafter with section views showing detail dimensions and bevels of connection.
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Purlins can be sitting on top
of rafter or framing into side.
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All views are drawn to scale
for easy placement of purlin connections.
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Easy selection of member sizes
from dialog boxes. Choose C, MC, HP, M, S, or W shapes for purlin and HP, M, S
or W shapes for rafter.
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Six different types of
connections to choose from for both hip and valley purlins.
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Layout an be made in imperial or metric.
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