Rib Roof Deck
Type b roof deck is 1 5 deep.
Rib roof deck. 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. Type b wide rib structural roof deck is a high performance cost efficient choice with a variety of options to meet multiple project needs. Replacing type a roof deck in a repair or re roof application may present some challenges compared to replacing type b metal roof deck. Roof deck shall receive one coat of standard gray primer paint over cleaned and pretreated steel.
B deck is by far the most commonly used roof deck for new construction projects. 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. Also known as wide rib this structural metal roof deck provides a support surface for various types of roofing materials. 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.
This is due to the fact that it is the most efficient 1 5 deep steel roof deck section. 1 5 b deck s wider rib profile allows for more insulation to be installed. Home metal decking roof deck 1 5 b wide rib roof deck. Galvanized g60 galvanized g90 g60 primed gray g60 primed white primed gray primed white painted special stainless steel other finishes available upon request.