Structural strength
The backbone of every Varco Pruden building.
When projects demand long spans, open interiors or complex load conditions, Primary Framing systems deliver the engineered strength builders rely on to move forward with confidence. Each frame is custom-designed to match the exact requirements of the building, helping teams balance performance, efficiency and cost.
More than steel, our Primary Framing systems are built on trust. Precision engineering, premium BlueScope steel and seamless integration with VP roof, wall and secondary systems reduce risk throughout design and construction. The result is a structure that erects accurately, performs reliably and delivers long-term value owners can count on for decades.
Features
Engineered strength and flexibility that define every VP building.
- Available in clear-span, continuous beam and open-web truss configurations
- Custom-engineered for specific geometry, loading and code requirements
- Designed using VP proprietary engineering software for precision and accuracy
- Manufactured from high-strength BlueScope steel
- Tapered and straight column options for design flexibility
- Engineered connections for efficient load transfer
Product Options
Rigid Frame
Trusted for its balance of economy, flexibility and performance, Rigid Frame allows for open interiors without columns, giving owners the freedom to adapt layouts as operations change.
- Tapered rigid frame columns and rafters for optimal structural efficiency
- Clearspan and multi-bay configurations deliver functional flexibility
- Variable eave heights and roof slopes for efficient shedding of water
Continuous Beam
Continuous Beam framing is ideal when width and economy matter more than clearspan interiors. By strategically placing interior columns, Continuous Beam shortens rafter spans and reduces overall weight.
- Interior column-supported framing distributes heavy roof loads across multiple spans
- Configurable ridge locations and roof slopes deliver flexibility of form and function
- Supports very wide building footprints while maintaining structural integrity
- Low roof pitch capability for cost-effectiveness and ease of maintenance
Truss Beam
Truss Beam delivers wide, unobstructed interior space with mechanical systems passing directly through the structure. Its open web design reduces required building height and improves material efficiency.
- Open web rafter construction allows for long clearspans without intermediate supports
- Choice of straight or tapered columns present flexibility in architectural design and aesthetic appearance
- Utilities are routed through truss openings to reduce installation time and material costs
- Low roof pitch support for cost-effectiveness and ease of maintenance
Continuous Truss
Choose Continuous Truss for projects that demand long interior spacing, heavy loading and integrated building systems. It supports large column spacing, reducing building height.
- Open web continuous truss rafters deliver large interior column space over 60′
- Choice of straight or tapered columns present flexibility in architectural design and aesthetic appearance
- Accepts mechanical, electrical and sprinkler routing through truss openings
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