What you should know about metal roof deck and metal floor deck.
Many types of metal deck have overlapping edges that need to be attached to form a base structure. The attachment limits the amount of space between two panels of metal decking, which prevents concrete from spilling through. Additionally, attachment tools help ensure that your metal deck structure is solid. Metal Deck attachments are typically used […]
In April of 2017, the U.S. launched a national investigation into the security of steel imports and in 2018, a 25% tariff on steel was introduced in order to give American steel manufacturers a boost over foreign suppliers. While this began as a win for the steel industry, data released in early 2020 has shown […]
At CSM Metal Deck, we produce and stock a wide variety of products. In previous years, we have used 5,000 lb. Galvanized coil, but now, with our new crane, we are able to handle 20,000 lb. galvanized coil. This newly installed 15-ton overhead crane, combined with our 16,000 square foot warehouse and 5-acre yard, allows […]
Most roofing systems are built on top of a metal deck structure that supports the rest of the system. Sometimes, when construction crews are performing a reroofing job, they tear out the roofing system and find that the metal deck below has become corroded or otherwise damaged. The crew now has to identify the type […]
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? […]
CSM was recently selected to supply over 18 truckloads of 16 ga. 3″ Composite Metal Floor Deck for a Uranium processing project. The project, which is currently in progress at the Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee, will bring the outdated facility up to modern safety and security standards. About […]
