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B Deck: Our Top Seller

July 15, 2019

If you’re not familiar with metal decking, you may not know that there are a variety of roof deck options. Each of these roof deck types offer different support functions for commercial construction. In this article, we will be discussing type B Deck and its applications in structural roofing projects.

What Is Metal Roof Deck?

Metal roof deck is a kind of metal panel that is manufactured to provide structural support for roofing systems. It is just one component of a full roof system.

Typically, metal roof deck is installed directly on top of structural beams, open web joists, or trusses. It spans between the beams, web joists, and trusses to form a strong, permanent platform that the rest of the roof system can be built upon.

The roofing system that is built on top of metal roof deck consists of a dead load and a live load. A dead load is the weight of the roofing materials, like rigid board insulation and built-up roofing that is placed on top of the metal deck. The live load refers to the weight that the roof system will take on during construction as equipment and construction workers move across the roof.

Additionally, metal roof deck creates a horizontal diaphragm shear for the roofing system, which is essential when considering the impact of natural events like wind, storms, and earthquakes.

What Is B Deck?

Metal deck comes in a number of different gauges. These gauges determine the load value of the metal deck. A deeper gauge value can span further and hold more weight than a shallow gauge value. B Deck is by far the most common metal roof deck.

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B Deck is a smooth, non-composite structural metal roof deck panel. It comes in a variety of gauges, which can support rigid board insulation and built-up roofing loads.

Typically it is used for applications on flat roof systems, like Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO), built-up roofing, ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM), and more.

CSM B Deck Offerings

At CSM Metal Deck, we have been manufacturing and supplying roof deck for more than 50 years. To date, B-Deck is the most common roof deck ordered by our clients. It is lightweight and easy to install, making it a great, economical choice for projects of all sizes.

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CSM Metal Deck stocks and manufactures B, BI, BV, and BIV types of roof deck in 22, 20, 18, and 16 gauge. Typically B Decking is the ideal solution for short to medium span applications in roof, canopies, and awning construction. CSM Metal Deck’s B Deck supports construction spans from 1 foot to 11 feet in distance, depending upon the gauge and back-span condition (single, double, triple). We also provide a number of B Deck attachments and accessories for installation and construction applications.

To request a B Deck shipment or B Deck pricing from CSM Metal Deck, fill out the B Deck quote request form.

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At CSM we know metal deck. We have been supplying metal deck throughout the country for over 50 years. Choose from metal roof deck, composite deck and form deck, in a variety of depths, widths and gauges.

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