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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.

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