Steel structure manufacturer since 2009 · 8 fabrication bases in China
On a steel frame, the floor is usually built on a deck that acts as formwork, and often as reinforcement. The choice affects propping, fire protection and what the ceiling looks like.
| Deck | Acts as | Soffit | Propping | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profiled composite deck | Formwork and tension reinforcement | Exposed ribs | Depends on span | Protection often needed |
| Steel bar truss deck on sheet | Formwork; truss is reinforcement | Flat steel sheet | Usually none | Protection or ceiling |
| Truss deck on fibre-cement board | Formwork that bonds to slab | Flat, paintable board | Light props over 2 m | Class A board |
Check the slab thickness: truss decks need a minimum slab, for our deck 100 mm.
See Truss Floor Deck for our product data.
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