Metsec uses light gauge cold-formed steel roof purlins on a wide range of building types including warehouses and distribution depots.

Using MetSPEC design software, the company is able to calculate the most efficient purlin and side rail design that optimises the use of steel on a project, as well as saving the engineer time. Due to the bespoke manufacturing software and flexible rolling mills, Metsec can offer short lead times. Purlins are supplied in the specified lengths, pre-pierced and marked according to the client’s requirements, making them easy to identify and install once on site.

Metsec recently supported the construction of the new Next distribution centre in Doncaster and supplied specialised, cold rolled, steel purlins and side rails. The sheer scale of the centre, which upon completion will be just under a million square feet in size, will mean that Next can increase the amount of stock it can hold remotely, ready to distribute to online shoppers.

All Metsec products for use in construction are CE marked and its processes are certified to Execution Class 4, which provides industry with assurance on the use of Metsec purlins, Metframe, SFS and accessories in the construction of anything from a warehouse to a power station.