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
- PLB - B-Deck with PunchLok II side-lap connection
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.
CELLULAR DECK PROFILES
In exposed ceiling areas that require a flat bottom design, Vulcraft’s Cellular Decking can give your project the look you need without compromising load capabilities. This versatile product comes in a 1.5” deep profile with 36” width, and a 3” deep profile with 24” or 32” widths. Acting as both a ceiling and a roof, this deck type can add value to the project with its aesthetically pleasing appearance and can help mitigate noise with the available acoustical option. Please refer to our data sheets/design tools for specific information.
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.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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.
Interlocking Side-lap for Punchlok II
Vulcraft’s exclusive PunchLok II System makes use of a specially designed pneumatic tool that requires no welding, installs up to 10 times faster than top seam welds, requires no touchup from top or bottom of the deck, and can be visually inspected without special tools or gauges.
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 Roof Decks are designed in accordance with the ANSI/Steel Deck Institute RD-2017. Vulcraft’s standard, acoustical and non-acoustical decks are IAPMO UES ER-652 UL and/or FM listed. Vulcraft’s Dovetail Roof Deck, acoustical and non-acoustical, are IAPMO UES ER-423, UL and/or FM listed. See datasheets for specific listings.
B DECK DATASHEETS
Standard LRFD Load Tables
- 1.5B-36/1.5BI-36/1.5PLB-36 GR50
- 1.5B-36/1.5BI-36/1.5PLB-36 GR80
- 1.5BA-36/1.5BIA-36/1.5PLBA-36 GR50 Acoustical
- 1.5BA-36/1.5BIA-36/1.5PLBA-36 GR80 Acoustical
Standard ASD Load Tables
- 1.5B-36/1.5BI-36/1.5PLB-36 GR50
- 1.5B-36/1.5BI-36/1.5PLB-36 GR80
- 1.5BA-36/1.5BIA-36/1.5PLBA-36 GR50 Acoustical
- 1.5BA-36/1.5BIA-36/1.5PLBA-36 GR80 Acoustical
Additional Information
N DECK DATASHEETS
Standard LRFD Load Tables
- 3NL-32/3NI-32/3PLN-32 GR50
- 3NL-32/3NI-32/3PLN-32 GR80
- 3NLA-32/3NIA-32/3PLNA-32 GR50 Acoustical
- 3NLA-32/3NIA-32/3PLNA-32 GR80 Acoustical
- 3N-24/3NI-24
- 3NA-24/3NIA-24 Acoustical
Standard ASD Load Tables
- 3NL-32/3NI-32/3PLN-32 GR50
- 3NL-32/3NI-32/3PLN-32 GR80
- 3NLA-32/3NIA-32/3PLNA-32 GR50 Acoustical
- 3NLA-32/3NIA-32/3PLNA-32 GR80 Acoustical
- 3N-24/3NI-24
- 3NA-24/3NIA-24 Acoustical
Additional Information
DOVETAIL DECK DATASHEETS
Standard LRFD Load Tables
Standard ASD Load Tables
Additional Information
- Acoustical Data - NRC
- Roof Deck Fire Ratings
- Dovetail Deck Finish Solutions Data Sheet
- Sherwin Williams Dovetail Deck Paint Data
- Dovetail Deck Architectural Brochure
- Dovetail Hanging Solutions Data Sheets
- Dovetail Deck IAPMO Report
- Factory Mutual Information and Reports
CELLULAR DECK DATASHEETS
Standard LRFD Load Tables
- 1.5BP-36/1.5PLBP-36/1.5VLP-36/1.5PLVLP-36
- 1.5BPA-36/1.5PLBPA-36/1.5VLPA-36/1.5PLVLPA-36 Acoustical
- 3NP-24
- 3NP-32/3PLNP-32
- 3NPA-24 Acoustical
- 3NPA-32/3PLNPA-32 Acoustical
Standard ASD Load Tables
- 1.5BP-36/1.5PLBP-36/1.5VLP-36/1.5PLVLP-36
- 1.5BPA-36/1.5PLBPA-36/1.5VLPA-36/1.5PLVLPA-36 Acoustical
- 3NP-24
- 3NP-32/3PLNP-32
- 3NPA-24 Acoustical
- 3NPA-32/3PLNPA-32 Acoustical
Additional Information
- Vulcraft Cellular Deck Guidance
- Acoustical Data - NRC
- Roof Deck Fire Ratings
- Factory Mutual Information and Reports