Vulcraft’s wide range of steel roof deck options can help your project stand out from the crowd. We are dedicated to finding comprehensive solutions for your project.
DREW LAWS
PROJECT MANAGER ASSISTANT
Vulcraft’s wide range of steel roof deck options can help your project stand out from the crowd. We are dedicated to finding comprehensive solutions for your project.
DREW LAWS
PROJECT MANAGER ASSISTANT
Vulcraft is your partner from the start, offering a wide range of roof deck profiles, each tailored to meet the demands of even the most complicated projects. Our roof deck profiles come in multiple finish options, and we also offer a range of options for support and side-lap connections. Our online design tools, available below, provide loading capacity information for all roof deck profiles.
Understanding Deck Designations
Whether it is a roof deck or a floor deck, the labeling of the deck is done in similar ways. Below is an example of what the parts of a designation mean.
Designations Vocabulary
- B - Standard “B” deck with nested side-lap
- BI - B-deck with Interlocking side-lap
- BA - B-deck with Acoustical option
1.5F (intermediate rib) and 1.5A (narrow rib) deck are still available from Vulcraft. For more information about these deck types, reach out to one of our experts.
STEEL ROOF DECK PROFILES
B DECK PROFILES
B-deck profiles are the most commonly used roof deck profiles in today’s commercial construction industry. As shown in the graphic below, this deck is 1.5” deep and is provided in 36” panels, which can be cut to length depending on the needs of the project.
For technical information, including loading capacity information, please refer to our Technical Information. While this information is for common situations, not every project is common. For answers to any questions, please reach out and TALK TO AN EXPERT.
UTILIZING OUR DESIGN TOOLS
Vulcraft’s Design Tools allow you, as the designer, to obtain custom design information for your project, look at scenarios, and allow you to find the highest value solutions for your client.
BARE DECK DIAPHRAGM
Formerly 2018 IBC Deck Diaphragm
Calculate the bare deck diaphragm shear and stiffness for your configuration based on AISI S310 and IAPMO reports.
BARE DECK UNIFORM LOAD
Formerly Steel Deck Uniform Load
Determine the uniform gravity and wind-uplift loads for your bare deck configurations.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Information on wall anchorage design for steel deck, steel deck web crippling design, and other tools are available.
N DECK PROFILES
N-deck profiles have 3-inch deep ribs with narrow low flutes and wide high flutes that create a uniform look from the bottom side. N-deck is ideal for spans greater than 10 feet, and is available in 32" wide panels, resulting in greater coverage and fewer necessary sheets to be laid.
For technical information, including loading capacity information, please refer to our Technical Information. While this information is for common situations, not every project is common. For answers to any questions, please reach out and TALK TO AN EXPERT.
UTILIZING OUR DESIGN TOOLS
Vulcraft’s Design Tools allow you, as the designer, to obtain custom design information for your project, look at scenarios, and allow you to find the highest value solutions for your client.
BARE DECK DIAPHRAGM
Formerly 2018 IBC Deck Diaphragm
Calculate the bare deck diaphragm shear and stiffness for your configuration based on AISI S310 and IAPMO reports.
BARE DECK UNIFORM LOAD
Formerly Steel Deck Uniform Load
Determine the uniform gravity and wind-uplift loads for your bare deck configurations.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Information on wall anchorage design for steel deck, steel deck web crippling design, and other tools are available.
DOVETAIL DECK PROFILES
Dovetail deck profiles are a highly cost effective deck profile, providing excellent strength, even at longer spans. Available in 2” and 3.5” profiles, with or without acoustical properties, they also create a highly aesthetic underside for exposed ceilings, and create efficient hanging solution opportunities.
For technical information, including loading capacity information, please refer to our Technical Information. While this information is for common situations, not every project is common. For answers to any questions, please reach out and TALK TO AN EXPERT.
Hanging Options
Vulcraft has multiple hanging solutions to brace your mechanical systems that are easy to use and install. View our Technical Datasheets for more information.
UTILIZING OUR DESIGN TOOLS
Vulcraft’s Design Tools allow you, as the designer, to obtain custom design information for your project, look at scenarios, and allow you to find the highest value solutions for your client.
BARE DECK DIAPHRAGM
Formerly 2018 IBC Deck Diaphragm
Calculate the bare deck diaphragm shear and stiffness for your configuration based on AISI S310 and IAPMO reports.
BARE DECK UNIFORM LOAD
Formerly Steel Deck Uniform Load
Determine the uniform gravity and wind-uplift loads for your bare deck configurations.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Information on wall anchorage design for steel deck, steel deck web crippling design, and other tools are available.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ROOF DECK
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ROOF DECK
SIDE-LAP CONNECTIONS
Please see data sheets for available side-laps for each profile.
Interlocking Side-lap
Interlocking Side-lap connections have a male side underneath that is high enough to reach the top of the female side above, and are attached with either a top seam weld or PunchLok II.
Interlocking Side-laps for Screw Connections
Interlocking Side-laps for Screw Connections attach using a screw installed at the low point where the male and female sides meet, with the bottom piece overlapping underneath.
Nested Side-lap
Nested Connections have overlapping pieces that nest into each other, allowing the deck to shift left and right for the perfect fit before final screw or weld connections are made.
Vulcraft designs and manufactures steel deck to meet the requirements of the current edition of CAN/CSA S-136, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) as well as requirements of Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI). Vulcraft also provides a full line of deck accessories, including end closures and pour stops.
ROOF DECK DATASHEETS
B Deck Load Tables
N Deck Load Tables
- 3NL-32/3NI-32 GR50
- 3NL-32/3NI-32 GR80
- 3NLA-32/3NIA-32 GR50 Acoustical
- 3NLA-32/3NIA-32 GR80 Acoustical
- 3N-24/3NI-24
- 3NA-24/3NIA-24 Acoustical
