Commercial Roof Decks

The roof deck is a very important component of any roofing system. The roof deck provides support for the entire roof system. Proper support of the roofing system is critical to the success of the entire roof.

Roof decks are also important because they add to the fire resistance and thermal performance of the overall roof system. The roof deck must be able to accommodate movement in the building. The composition of the roof deck will often determine what attachment method can be used for the layers of the roof system above the deck.

There are many different types of roof deck being used in modern construction. One of the most common materials used for roof decking is steel, but there are other options. Roof deck can be made of precast concrete panels, structural concrete, wood planking, plywood, and many other options.

The design of the roof deck must also take into consideration the entire roof system. Some materials used in roof decking require extensive drying time and therefore must only be used if there is time in the building schedule for the material to finish drying before the roof is completed. Low points in the design of the roof must also be considered. The roof deck should be constructed in such a way as to allow for placement of drains in the lowest area of the roof.

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