Roof deck roll forming machines are used to manufacture various metal roof deck profiles that are essential in commercial, industrial, and residential construction. These profiles offer structural support, fire resistance, and ease of installation for roofs. Common profiles made by roof deck roll forming machines include:
1. Type B Deck
- Description: Type B deck, also known as wide-rib or B deck, is one of the most common roof deck profiles. It features ribs spaced evenly apart, which provides structural support and distributes load efficiently.
- Uses: Used in commercial buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities as a base for roofing systems.
- Key Attributes: Fire resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, easy installation.
2. Type N Deck
- Description: Type N deck, or deep-rib deck, is deeper and wider than B deck, offering additional strength and spanning capabilities.
- Uses: Ideal for long-span roofing applications where high load capacity is required, such as stadiums, airports, and large industrial buildings.
- Key Attributes: Greater load capacity, deeper profile, excellent for large spans.
3. Type F Deck
- Description: Type F deck is a narrow-rib roof deck that provides a smaller rib width for better support of roofing materials.
- Uses: Typically used in roofs requiring more rigid support for insulation and roofing membranes.
- Key Attributes: Narrow ribs, suitable for flat roofing applications.
4. Acoustic Roof Deck
- Description: Acoustic deck incorporates perforated sections that are used to dampen sound within buildings.
- Uses: Ideal for applications where sound absorption is necessary, such as auditoriums, schools, and gyms.
- Key Attributes: Perforations for sound absorption, combined with the strength of traditional roof decks.
5. Composite Deck
- Description: Composite decks have embossments or perforations that allow concrete to bond with the deck, forming a composite structure that increases load-bearing capacity.
- Uses: Typically used in floors as well as roofs, especially in multi-story buildings.
- Key Attributes: Excellent bonding with concrete, increased structural strength.
6. Corrugated Deck
- Description: A simple corrugated profile often used for small roofing applications or lightweight roof systems.
- Uses: Lightweight roofing, small commercial and residential projects.
- Key Attributes: Lightweight, cost-effective, easy to install.
Each profile produced by roof deck roll forming machines is customizable in terms of material thickness, rib height, and length to suit specific project requirements. These machines ensure consistency and precision in producing roof decks that meet structural and safety standards.
Below is a selection of different deck profiles