09/11/2026
ποΈ METAL BUILDING 101 ποΈ
Ever hear us say βgable endβ or βeave sideβ and wonder what in the world weβre talking about? π
Knowing a few common metal-building terms can make designing your building and communicating exactly what you want much easier!
π Gable End β The end of the building where the roof comes together to form its peak.
β‘οΈ Eave Side β The side of the building where the roof slopes down and meets the wall.
π Leg / Eave Height β Measured from the ground to the corner where the wall meets the roof.
π© Base Rail β The steel tubing that runs along the bottom perimeter of the building.
Knowing the lingo makes it much easier to discuss building dimensions, door and window placement, lean-tos, porches, and overall layout with your Building Specialist.
π¬ What metal-building term should we explain next? Drop it in the comments! We may feature it in our next Metal Building 101 post.
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