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An accessory for steel deck that is used where metal decking and a wall intersect for the purpose of directing rain water away from the wall when used with other waterproofing materials. How Cant Strips Work:When roofing, a cant strip is a three sided accessory that is placed where the roof deck intersects with the …

A tool that crimps two adjacent pieces of steel deck together at a side overlap. This operation requires a specific steel deck side lap profile. How A Button Punch Works:When two pieces of metal deck overlap edges, a button punch can be used to crimp the two sheets together to secure its place.Why Using A …

When the ends of neighboring steel deck sheets are set closely together, but not overlapping on a support. How A Butt Joint Works: When two sheets of metal deck are being installed, the two ends are placed touching on the shared supporting member. Why Butt Joints Matter: Proper use of a butt joint will ensure …

A light gauge steel plate that is placed on top of two adjacent deck sheets. How a Butt Plate Works: The butt plate covers up any gaps in the metal decking by being laid upon two edges of nearby sheets. Why using a Butt Plate Matters?: Using a butt plate will ensure that your metal …

Holes created in the steel decking during installation from welding. How Does Burn Through Happen?: Burn Through is often caused by having too much penetration of a weld. This is due to having an excessive amount of heat going into each weld causing the weld to burn through the material. Why Burn Through Matters: Burn through …

Metal Deck Approval Drawings Documents developed by the steel deck supplier, indicating their interpretation of the design documents for the purpose of fabricating and installing steel deck, bar joists and accessories. See Submittal Drawings How Do Approval Drawings Work: Learn more about Metal Deck Shop Drawings & Bar Joist Shop Drawings. Why Approval Drawings Matter: …