This invention relates to a new and useful insulation support means for metal buildings.
In the construction of metal buildings, rigid frames are spaced along the length of the building and have ground supported uprights with lateral rafter portions. Longitudinally extending Z-shaped purlins are secured on the top of these rigid frames for roof support and have sufficient vertical dimension that provides an area for insulation between them. Since there is considerable spacing between the rigid uprights and between the purlins, some type of support is necessary to hold the insulation under the roof covering. Prior insulation supports have been complex constructed frames or baskets that are hung in place. With the use of constructed frames, there is the disadvantage that they are expensive as well as difficult and time consuming to install. The basket-type supports have the disadvantage that they have to be specially manufactured to fit purlin spacing and are expensive.