Expansion Joint
A break or space in construction to allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the materials used in the structures.
Erector
A party who assembles or erects a steel building system.
Endlaps
The lap of two separate roof panels as they provide coverage down the slope of a roof. An endlap occurs when a roof width is greater than the available length of roof panels.
Erection
The on-site assembly of a steel building system (pre-engineered building) or components to form a complete structure.
Eave
The line along the top of the sidewall, formed by the intersection of the roof and wall panels.