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Generally, the first girt is at 7 foot 4 inches and girts above that are usually at 5 feet (depending on design specifications). Depending on wind loading, there may also be a girt below 7’4″. Purlins are typically spaced five feet apart, but with high roof loads this interval will narrow accordingly.
