On the roof side, the cover is locked into a standing seam parapet cover. Residential building handbook 2018 9 an accessory building is defined within the zoning ordinance as. Roof deck certification program the steel deck institute offers deck manufacturers both members and nonmembers certification of product design through an engineering analysis by independent consulting engineers. Deck collapse is a serious problem, but one thats preventable. See how ccis framing crew made use of usg support services during the installation of this midrise roof deck. Take advantage of your homes roof space with these creative outdoor hangouts that provide a fresh and functional view from the top. If you estimate, install or repair roofing in residential or commercial structures, this book will show you the methods and materials the real pros use the tricks, shortcuts, and estimating formulas that will get you the job, keep your labor and material costs on target, and bring you a healthy profit. Versatex building products 400 steel st aliquippa, pa 15001 p.
The top of the wall is covered by a copper coping cover, similar to detail 9. In multistory commercial construction, the dominant form of deck including roof deck construction is composite steel deck. Bright white latticework planted with vines creates privacy on a small roof deck, just one of this home. Structural design for residential construction presentation 4. Also, because plywood is dense, moisture is not allowed to soak into the wood causing rotting or damage to your home. It may sound simple, but it removes a big consideration and adds an amazing amount of design freedom. The structural strength of steel deck, relative to its light weight and shear strength, make. This cover, in turn, laps over base flashing which is cleated to the roof deck or a nailing strip. Dca 6 prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide. Concentrated and moving loads on composite deckslabs. Good building design and construction handbook page 4 forewords yiping zhou director special unit for southsouth cooperation, undp good building design and construction.
There is no substitute for a good set of plans for your diy deck project. The new third edition of the steel deck institute manual of construction with steel. Roof deck construction handbook builders book, inc. Details of the ninth edition of massachusetts building code are listed here. We all know the different types of roofing material asphalt, wood, metal, etc.
The steel deck institute sdi has developed new design manuals to assist in the use of their consensus floor and roof deck standards. Architects handbook of construction detailing, second edition. Mar 24, 2015 bob and chris vila meet with david and jed walentas of two trees development on the top of a nearby building to get some ideas for the project buildings roof deck. It includes information for the design of steel deck diaphragms for roof and. Steel deck institute sdi cosp 2014 code of standard practice. If the deck is added to a com pleted house, it is more common to construct a separate deck floor over the roof. By bill leys download the pdf version of this article.
The roof deck must be designed to serve two major functions. How do you properly build a concrete deck with a roof over a living area and prevent water leakage from rain and snow. Inside the back cover of this book youll find a software download. The steel deck institute sdi has developed new design manuals to assist in. Modern home design with two bedrooms and wide roof deck. The deck must have adequate strength and rigidity to support all anticipated live and dead loads, foot or construction traffic, wind, rain and snow loads. No other deck or accessories shall be included unless specified.
This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs. Connections to the frame are by the same methods used to attach floor and roof deck. Each catalog can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered where you will receive a hard copy in a few days. Homeowners construction guides building code handbooks are also available at the building services department. Download our contractor handbook app for your smart phone or tablet. Simpson strongtie teamed up with the home safety council to educate families about the importance of deck safety and inspecting your deck once a year. Domestic roof construction is the framing and roof covering which is found on most detached houses in cold and temperate climates. These exacting standards help you reduce the chance of property loss due to fire, weather conditions, and failure of electrical or. Waterproof decking for flat roof decks need to be walkable and nice to look at. Good for entertaining, curling up with a good book, or just hanging out with a cold one. Steel roof deck shall be united steel deck b, f, n, j. Our plans are based on the international residential code to make it easy to apply for building. Good roof systems depend upon the structural integrity of the roof deck. These decks are often referred to as floating, as they are not secured in place as a standalone structure.
Deckslab, slab on metal deck analysis and design both composite and form deck. Composite deck design handbook by sdi login 08 18 coefficients for moments and deflections shall conform to the steel deck institutes design manual for composite decks, form decks and roof decks and the ansisdird1. Because plywood is made with many sheets of interwoven wood, it provides a thickness to a roof deck reducing swelling, shrinking, and warping over time. This manual is completely revised, expanded and updated from the 2000 sdi roof deck construction handbook, rdch1. Roof deck is not designed to act compositely with other materials. Terms and conditions for usg salesterms and conditions for usg pos. Decks are for enjoying the outdoors, entertaining friends and family, and escaping everyday life for a few hours at a time. Build a roof on your deck to enjoy your outdoor space regardless of the weather. Jul 21, 2014 my company specializes in repairing and waterproofing failed balconies, stairs, and roof decks, so i see on a neardaily basis the results of water intrusion into wood framing, especially in massproduced housing. Roof coverings and best practices roof coverings and. With this type of construction there should be enough crawl space underneath for roof surface access, and a guardrail around the deck for safety. Describes complete line of construction products, including sheetrock brand gypsum panels and imperial brand gypsum base for drywall and veneer plaster construction, sheathing and ceilings.
The full version of the gypsum construction handbook. Design for code acceptance dca 6 prescriptive residential wood deck construction. Look no further than fm global property loss prevention data sheets. Building permit applications for projects utilizing eighth edition code provisions needed to be filed on or before dec. The profile of the deck affects the rigidity or flexural strength, thereby affecting its ability to withstand the loads placed upon it. With respect to abovedeck insulation, the rvalues required under ashraes. Its hard to believe that even though most of the installation techniques. Roof deck rib openings are usually narrower than floor deck rib openings. Tiling over exterior deck or balcony the tile council of. The ninth edition building code was filed with the secretary of state on friday, oct. Lowrise residential construction details to obtain autocad files, please make your request using the ask the professor feature of the website. Structural clt floor and roof construction presenter.
White, research forest products technologist mark a. Roof deck acts alone in transferring horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame. Okay, its not your fathers fingerjointed pine or redwood. Merik appy, president of the home safety council, walks you through the five warning signs of an unsafe deck and shows you what a.
Wind loads above, figure 1609, basic wind speed 3second gust, 33 feet above ground, exposure c ibc 2003 zone v 30 mph 1 2 3 70 80 90 western mass. Cutting openings through the deck less than 25 square feet in area, and all skew cutting, shall be performed in the. Plywood is another popular choice for roof deck construction. Handbook of hollow building tile construction by hollow building tile association. Live loads include construction equipment and workers, rain, snow, and ice. Roof deck roof deck is not designed to act compositely with other materials. Anderson, engineer forest products laboratory forest service u. Vulcraft provides a number of resources to help you efficiently and successfully specify steel joists and deck. Lightweight steel framing design manual 2nd edition errata.
The latest information on steel roof deck design including. Unfortunately, bad weather can put a damper on that enjoyment. The prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide is fantastic. Base bid shall also include ridge, hip and valley plates which are not part of the vertical load resisting system, and sump pans per architectural drawings and specifications. Joist span joists attached at house and to side of beam. As a structural component to transfer the weight of live and dead loads to supporting members. However by building a simple roof structure over the deck itself, you can. It all starts with the roof deck 10122010 by richard l. Often, these proprietary systems are highly modified versions of the f103 system, allowing precipitation to drain away from the tile. The major limitation with wood decks is that because wood is a combustible material, it cannot cover more than 20 percent of a roof level, as stipulated by new york city building code. Part 1 introduction to decks o nce little more than a homebuilders afterthought, decks today are the focal point of most backyards. This article discusses rooftop deck construction details to avoid building leaks or rooftop deck safety hazards.
Secret fix systems and composite panels are both described. The first edition of the sdi roof deck design manual rddm includes. Base bids for roof deck shall include roof deck as shown in plan on the structural drawings. The first edition, rddm, of the sdi roof deck design manual continues the efforts of the steel deck institute to provide uniform industry standards for the engineering, design, manufacture and field usage of steel decks. To reduce risk at your existing facilitiesas well as those under constructionits important to have proven engineering guidelines. Sinusoidal profiles for example corrugated iron are not used for modern industrial and commercial roofs and they are not covered by this guide. Roof framing in this chapter, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of roof design and construction. Highrise commercial and residential buildings with rooftop decks often utilize urban landscaping techniques to create green spaces or sky parks. Dca6 prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide. Free deck plans 1 select a plan and size 2 log in or create a free account 3 about your project 4 download your plan. Such roofs are built with mostly timber, take a number of different shapes, and are covered with a variety of materials. Limitations on height and width and required floor loads or railing resis.
If you build decks, inspect decks, are planning to build a deck, or just want some great info on how to properly build a deck, download this free guide from the american wood council. All resources canadian sheet steel building institute cssbi. Falls create flow paths to direct the drainage of rainwater away from the. Planning a deck a first step in planning a deck is to deter mine the requirements and limitations of the local building code. To receive design certification for a roof deck section, a manufacturer must submit a. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42. There are many parameters to consider when good roof performance is desired. Whether situated in the city or scenic countryside, roof decks are a hot spot for entertaining and relaxing. Most of our roof deck products are offered in a variety of acoustical and perforated options. To receive design certification for a roof deck section, a manufacturer must submit a profile with dimen. Roof top deck construction building a deck over a flat roof is very similar to building a deck over a concrete patio. Publications institute for timber construction itcsa.
Additionally, many manufacturers of setting materials also make roof deck drainage systems. Ninth edition of the ma state building code 780 mass. Welding washers are recom mended when welding metal thickness is less. We have no relationship with advertisers, products, or services discussed at this website. Steel deck institute design manuals for floor and roof deck. Fricklas while reflective singleply roof membranes and highthermal roof insulations seem to have captured current interest in low slope roofing, they are just two of many items to be considered by facility managers in a roofing system. Hundreds of free plans to choose from and download. Cci, took up the installation of usg structural panel concrete roof deck they both simplified and sped up their work flow vs. Covid19 information and city service updates see details building services 6053678670. Tabdeck fibre concrete solution available 60mm deep trapezoidal roof deck profile optimised design for use in lightweight roof construction, this profile cannot be used as part of a composite slab enhanced speed of installation due to the 1. A subordinate building or portion of the main building, the use of which is incidental to and customary in connection with the main building or the main use of the premises and which is located on the same lot with such main building or use. But how would you approach the job of exterior trim on a house if moisture werent a consideration. If you wish to order a hardcopy, next to each catalog you wish to receive, please.
Missouri university of science and technology scholars mine. Porches cottage piling foundation roof deck 2900 sf. Replaces steel deck institute sdi deep rib dr roof decks. An international tropical timber organization itto funded project. Covid19 information and city service updates see details. Thermal and moisture protection details architects. The tcna handbook contains two details for decks, f103 roof decks and f104 balcony decks. Lightweight steel framing house construction handbook. Dead loads include the deck itself, the roofing system, hvac units and, possibly, landscaping. This guide uses nominal member size, but it is important to note that the designer must apply the. Building waterproof roof decks professional deck builder.
The deck span tables include construction spans for the. Sep 03, 2017 roof top deck construction building a deck over a flat roof is very similar to building a deck over a concrete patio. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide. Roof insulation rvalues for commercial buildings under. Roof deck design manual, 1st edition rddm is based on the requirements of. To ensure the construction of a quality roof deck, provisions for the following items should be included in the deck design live loads, such as moving installation equipment. Unfortunately, the building code does not offer a lot of guidance on the best building details for this type of construction. Dietenberger, research general engineer 181 contents fire safety design and evaluation 181 types of construction 182 ignition 182 exterior fire exposure in the wildlandurban interface 183 fire growth within compartment 183. We include walkon roof surfaces, roofing membrane to use below a rooftop deck, and. Generically speaking, the weakest profile is type a, followed by type f, type b, and the strongest is type n. Download the third edition of our steel deck institute manual of construction with. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide 5 american wood council figure 1b. This provides adequate support of rigid thermal insulation board.
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