Beam Reinforcements

Beam Reinforcements

We provide a wide range of beam reinforcements to prevent deflection on the roof allowing doors to move more freely. Goalpost header beams may be required to manage larger spans and have the added benefit of providing additional structure at the corners to manage any lateral forces too.

Now available to order in Udesign.

Choosing the right beam for large door spans

If you decide to use large door spans in your design, you can determine which Ultraframe eaves beam reinforcement you require using the span charts detailed in the technical guide.

Please note the span charts only indicate which eaves beam reinforcement is required to manage the downward deflection and load on the doors. They do not take into any information about the building structure and its ability to withstand any lateral forces (please refer to the technical guide).

Additional Tools

When specifying your roof in UDesign, you can use the Enhanced Structural Design Guide which shows the maximum door span possible under the eaves depending on which eaves beam is selected. Increase your beam reinforcement on your specified roof until your desired door span is possible.

Beam Deflection Calculator

You can also use the Ultraframe Beam Deflection Calculator to determine which eaves beam reinforcement you require.