Flat Roof Structural Decking

Structural decking also known as roof decking should not be confused with lumber intended for residential and non residential outdoor decks.

Flat roof structural decking.

Here s how tufdek waterproof decking stands out on a flat roof deck. Flat roof deck. The ceiling will usually be fixed directly to the underside of the joists. This mostly takes the form of timber based boarding of some type which in turn is supported on joists.

Unfortunately many homeowners who have a flat deck roof have to deal with frequent leaks. This is usually because low quality leak prone decking materials such as epdm rubber are used often in an effort to save money. In a flat roof the waterproofing is always supported by a structural roof deck. Our large range of roof deck profiles are efficient and attractive.

Topspan insulated roof deck combines a structural deck and metal top sheet in one product the panels are suitable for zinc stainless steel and aluminium standing seam waterproofing systems and single ply membranes. By spanning a decking profile from rafter to rafter the need for purlins can be eliminated in a portal frame design. Standard structural decking patterns are 2 nominal tongued and grooved t g and 3 and 4 double t g products available with vee or eased edges to meet discriminating architectural requirements. What s the difference between a regular roof and a flat roof and why does it require different material.

A structural deck will perform the function of transferring dynamic and dead loads of the roof covering to the frame and will also provide the necessary lateral restraint to the main structural frame. A flat roof s design is both efficient and economical. That means that not only does it act as a roof for the underlying structure it also acts as a deck membrane. Flat roofs are nothing new nor are some of the proven materials that cover these often expansive roofs such as those found on factories warehouses big and small box stores apartment buildings large public structures and schools universities.

The key is in the. On average 300 sq ft.