Also known as wide rib this structural metal roof deck provides a support surface for various types of roofing materials.
Rib roof deck.
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.
24 30 36 available finishes.
Home metal decking roof deck 1 5 b wide rib 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.
All steel to be used in cordeck roof deck will be galvanized prime painted or a combination of the two.
Replacing type a roof deck in a repair or re roof application may present some challenges compared to replacing type b metal roof deck.
Type b roof deck is 1 5 deep.
1 5 b wide rib roof deck.
Roof deck shall receive one coat of standard gray primer paint over cleaned and pretreated steel.
Type b wide rib structural roof deck is a high performance cost efficient choice with a variety of options to meet multiple project needs.
1 5 b deck s wider rib profile allows for more insulation to be installed.