Common Framing Terminology
Posts
![](/images/Posts.png)
Rafters
![](/images/Rafter.png)
Purlins
![](/images/Purlin.png)
Tie Block
![](/images/Tie_Block.png)
Tubular
![](/images/Tubular.png)
Refers to the hollow, round or square, frame components used in fabrication.
Ridge Cap
![](/images/RidgeCap.png)
Fascia
![](/images/Gutter.png)
Guttered Fascia
![](/images/Gutter.png)
Common Roof Panel Terminology
Peak/Ridge
![](/images/peak_ridge.jpg)
Pitch
![](/images/pitch.jpg)
Eave
![](/images/eave.jpg)
Gable
![](/images/gable.jpg)
Roof Panel Options
![](/images/WPAN.png)
Color Options
275 Slate Gray
275 Slate Gray
285 Red
515 Regal Blue
520 Bronze
540 Tan
545 Terra Cotta
550 Bone White
555 Dark Green
560 Anodized
865 Light Green
Panel Details
Coverage Width: 24"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .038" & .024" (560 Anodized Only)
Finish: Stucco Embossed
Coatings: DuraCoat XT40 Ceranamel
Rib Spacing: 8" on center
Rib Height: 2-1/2"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .038" & .024" (560 Anodized Only)
Finish: Stucco Embossed
Coatings: DuraCoat XT40 Ceranamel
Rib Spacing: 8" on center
Rib Height: 2-1/2"
![](/images/RPAN.png)
Color Options
Cobalt Blue
Hawaiian Blue
Burnished Slate
Charcoal Gray
Ash Gray
Koko Brown
Desert Sand
Saddle Tan
Light Stone
Solar White
Polar White
Rustic Red
Crimson Red
Fern Green
Panel Details
Coverage Width: 36"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Gauge: 26
Finish: Smooth
Coatings: Siliconized Polyester
Rib Spacing: 12" on center
Rib Height: 1-1/4"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Gauge: 26
Finish: Smooth
Coatings: Siliconized Polyester
Rib Spacing: 12" on center
Rib Height: 1-1/4"
![](/images/18PAN.png)
Color Options
Each color has a wash coat on the underside, paired with an inked date stamp for manufacturer warranty verification.
275 Slate Gray
515 Regal Blue
540 Tan
555 Dark Green
830 Matte Black
860 Copper Penny
880 Dark Bronze
Panel Details
Coverage Width: 18"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Gauge: 24
Finish: Smooth
Coatings: Siliconized Polyester
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 1-3/4"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Gauge: 24
Finish: Smooth
Coatings: Siliconized Polyester
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 1-3/4"
![](/images/VPAN.png)
Color Options
550 Bone White
Panel Details
Coverage Width: 10"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .024", .032", & .038"
Finish: Smooth Gloss Finish
Coatings: DuraCoat XT40 Ceranamel
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 2-3/4"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .024", .032", & .038"
Finish: Smooth Gloss Finish
Coatings: DuraCoat XT40 Ceranamel
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 2-3/4"
![](/images/8PAN.png)
Color Options
275 Slate Gray
510 Black
520 Bronze
550 Bone White
560 Anodized
Panel Details
Coverage Width: 8"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .024", .032", & .040"
Finish: Smooth Matte Finish
Coatings: DuraCoat XT40 Ceranamel
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 2-5/8"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .024", .032", & .040"
Finish: Smooth Matte Finish
Coatings: DuraCoat XT40 Ceranamel
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 2-5/8"
![](/images/6PAN.png)
Color Options
![](https://americana.com/images/GRADIENT.png)
Powder coat finish available in all standard frame colors.
Panel Details
Coverage Width: 6"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .065"
Finish: Smooth Gloss Finish
Coatings: Super Durable Polyester
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 2-7/8"
Minimum Slope: 1/2:12
Thickness: .065"
Finish: Smooth Gloss Finish
Coatings: Super Durable Polyester
Rib Spacing: N/A
Rib Height: 2-7/8"
![](/images/SolidWoodFlooring.png)
Wood Options
![](/images/southern_yellow_pine.png)
![](/images/western_cedar.png)