22 Gauge Steel Decking

Canam s steel deck profiles p 3615 and p 3606 are roll formed to cover 914 mm 36 in.

22 gauge steel decking. 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga. Asc steel deck a division of asc profiles inc. B 36 acustadek 22 20 18 16 gauge 1 1 2 inches deep by 36inches wide. Steel roof deck panels guide specification 05 31 23 3 a.

Specialty steel manufacturer fabricator distributor since 1952. The deck is available with a galvanized coating according to the standard astm a 653m with zinc thickness corresponding to z275 g90 or zf75 a25. Gauges for roof decks vary from 24 to 16 gauge 22 gauge is the most common. The steel deck institute maximum construction spans for two or more spans show a similar pattern.

Gauge thickness of the steel the gauge which is simply the thickness of the steel is another factor that impacts the cost. For 22 ga 1 5 b deck the maximum span is 6 0 but the maximum span falls to 4 11 for 22ga 1 5 f deck and only 4 10 for 22ga 1 5 a deck. There are several different gauge systems used today with specific gauge designations used for specific metal types. Upon agreement with our sales department it is also possible to obtain steel deck with.

A full line of deck accessories such as end closure and pour stop is also available from vulcraft. Metal roof deck to be asc steel deck select appropriate profile s and gauge s 1. Material is typically in stock in 22 20 18 gauge g60 g90 or gray primer in 36 width. Type b metal roofing deck is available in 24 22 20 18 16 gauge with either a galvanized g60 or g90 finish or prime painted gray or white to inhibit rust while in transit primer is not a finish coat.

With metal deck the smaller the gauge number the thicker the steel. 6 0 to 42 0 ulc listing. For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter. Steel decking is used in many applications but is particularly well suited to roofing and flooring.

To illustrate this point consider the factory mutual maximum deck spans. Type a narrow rib type a roof deck is a 1 1 2 deep narrow rib structural metal roof deck section that provides a wide support surface for various types of roofing materials and thinner rigid insulation. The thicker the steel the more the metal deck is going to cost. 1 5b nested deck used with sidelap screws 1 5bi interlocking deck used with tsws or bps 1 5plb interlocking deck used with punchlok ii system approximate dimensions 1 5b 1 5bi 1 5plb roof deck imperial standard features astm a653 a653m ss gr 50 minimum steel with fy 50 ksi.

Depending on the profile type we carry the following gauges.