Rib Roof Deck

Type b roof deck is 1 5 deep.

Rib roof deck.

1 5 b deck s wider rib profile allows for more insulation to be installed. Type b wide rib structural roof deck is a high performance cost efficient choice with a variety of options to meet multiple project needs. B deck is by far the most commonly used roof deck for new construction projects. Also known as wide rib this structural metal roof deck provides a support surface for various types of roofing materials.

Galvanized g60 galvanized g90 g60 primed gray g60 primed white primed gray primed white painted special stainless steel other finishes available upon request. Standard or cellular acoustic or vented interlocking or nested side laps b deck is among the most flexible of our 1 inch deep roof decks. Compared to type a roof decks and type f roof decks type b metal roof deck has the highest strength to weight ratio as with all steel products the lighter the section the more economical it will be and since b deck can. Replacing type a roof deck in a repair or re roof application may present some challenges compared to replacing type b metal roof deck.

Since the existing narrow rib type roof deck may have a stiffening rib in the top flange the supports may be spaced further apart than modern type a deck can span at the same gauge. This is due to the fact that it is the most efficient 1 5 deep steel roof deck section. 24 30 36 available finishes. Roof deck shall receive one coat of standard gray primer paint over cleaned and pretreated steel.