1.5 Type B Roof Deck

1.5″ Type B Roof Deck

Type B Roof Deck is 1.5″ deep. Also known as wide rib, this structural metal roof deck provides a support surface for various types of roofing materials. 1.5" B deck's wider rib profile allows for more insulation to be installed.

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Description

Roof deck products act alone in transferring horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame. Roof Deck does not work compositely with other building materials.

1.5 B Deck Profile

About O'Donnell Metal Deck:

Why wait? Job site change orders, problems, damaged deck, or new jobs. Whether you need B decking or any other products for concrete or steel roof deck, you can count on O’Donnell Metal Deck. We are committed to providing the fastest and easiest service for metal decking. We offer fast same and next day delivery of our 1.5 B Deck to the East Coast — proudly supplying projects in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & across the country.

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Available Gauges:

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Available Finshes:

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Galvanized G-60 zinc coated steel is the standard in the deck industry.

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Galvanized G-90 is typically specified for exterior applications or project specific needs.

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PTD or primer painted is an impermanent, provisional coating and is gray on top and bottom.

Deck Options:

Hanger Tabs:

Vented Metal Deck

Hanger tabs are designed for the support of ceilings and you should consult your engineer for individual allowable loads on single hanger tabs.

1.5 B Acoustical Roof Deck:

Type B Acoustical Deck

1.5 B Roof Deck is available as acoustical decking. Acoustical B Deck provides sound reduction where the under side of the deck is exposed to the interior. Our acoustical B deck is made by perforating the flutes of a standard 1.5 B deck profile.

1.5 B Cellular Deck:

Type B Cellular Acoustical Deck

Type B cellular deck is utilized in exposed ceiling areas where a flat bottom deck is desired for aesthetic purposes and can be combined with or without acoustical perforations in the flutes of the deck.

Certifications

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SDI Members:

We only supply products certified by SDI members that meet the the strict standards for engineering, design, manufacturing and usage of steel decks.

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Made in America:

Our products are made with US made steel. When mill certificates are required, we can provide you the material's physical and chemical properties. Contact Us for more information.

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UL Classified:

Our products adhere to the UL standards for 1.5 B deck. Refer to the UL Fire Directory for further information:
Type 1-1/2", 2" and 3" Roof Deck for use in Design No. P225.

SDI Recommeneded Spans:

Contact us for specific product submittals and load tables

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Recommended Maximum Spans for Construction and
Maintenance Loads Standard
Type Span
Conditon		 Span Max. Recommended Spans
Roof Deck Cantilever
Ft.-In. Meters Ft.-In. Meters
B DECK 22ga. 1 5'-6" 1.65 m 1'-11" .55 m
22ga. 2 or more 6'-6" 1.75 m
20ga. 1 6'-3" 1.90 m 2'-4" .70 m
20ga. 2 or more 7'-5" 2.25 m
18ga. 1 7'-6" 2.30 m 2'-10" .85 m
18ga. 2 or more 8'-10" 2.70 m
Construction and maintenance loads:

SPANS are governed by a maximum stress of 26 ksi (180 MPa) and a maximum deflection of L/240 with a 200-pound (0.89 kN) concentrated load at midspan on a 1'-0" (300mm) wide section of deck. If the designer contemplates loads of greater magnitude, spans shall be decreased or the thickness of the steel deck increased as required. All loads shall be distributed by appropriate means to prevent damage to the completed assembly during construction.

B Deck Attachment Pattern:

1.5 In. Roof Deck Fastening Patterns

Your project Engineer will determine your attachment requirements for your design loads, building code and project requirements. The following standard 1.5 B Deck attachment pattern has been provided as a minimum recommendation for the product specified. The attachments should be made to from deck to support, deck sidelap to deck sidelap and seck to perimeter supports.

SPECIFICATIONS  DETAIL
Gauges 16, 18, 20, 22
Height 1.5"
Comparable Names Type B, Wide Rib, WR, 1.5 B
Width 36"
Finish Prime Painted, Galvanized G-60, Galvanized G-90

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