The Basics of B Deck

There are a wide variety of different metals that we use in our daily lives, but none is more prominent than steel. With so many applications, we find it everywhere from our homes to our cars, our workplaces and buildings, transportation, and more. One of the great things about steel is that it is an economical and lightweight metal that has exceptional strength. For this reason, it is the material of choice for b decking when it comes to roofing, flooring, and more.

The B Deck Basics
B deck, or b decking, is the term for the most common type of metal that is used in structural roofing. When it’s used for construction purposes, it usually comes in shorter spans of just 3 to 10 feet, and gauges of 22, 20, 18, and 16, although it is available for special order in other sizes and gauges.

When people visit the steel supermarket at Wasatch Steel in Utah, they might refer to metal b deck as corrugated metal, with grooves that are 1.5 inches deep, and about 6 inches from trough to trough. While this is the most common type of b decking, it is not the only kind. This type of corrugated metal is available in several different shapes, sizes, and patterns for the ridges and troughs so you can truly pick one that is perfect for your project.

Common Uses & Benefits of B Deck
One of the great things about b decking is that there are so many ways you can implement it in your next professional or do-it-yourself construction project. It is a favorite for uses in metal roofing of all sorts, canopies, awnings, enclosures (such as those for garbage bins or dumpsters), roof screens, metal fencing, and more. In addition, metal b deck is so strong and economical that it has become a favorite material to use when pouring concrete.

The main reason that people use it for so many applications is it unmatched strength—steel has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal—plus its light weight, and also very economical and easy to transport. Since it is so lightweight, it is cost-effective to ship to your home or construction site, and can save a significant amount of money on fuel costs, as well as helping to reduce your carbon footprint and offering a “greener” option by saving fuel on transportation.

Another benefit to using metal b deck from Wasatch Steel in Utah is the ability to customize it for any project. It usually comes in either galvanized or prime painted finishes, with the latter offering some additional protection for metal that is going to be exposed to regular levels of atmospheric elements, such as rain, sun, snow, and similar conditions. While it often comes in a pretty standard gray color, it can be painted to match any building or suit any color palate that you have.

This metal material has become a favorite, which is why we stock it in different sizes and lengths at Wasatch Steel in Utah, your steel supermarket. Come by today to check out our current selecting of b decking.