Technical Data - Decking
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INSTALLATION ON ROOFS AND SPAN CHARTS



Gravity Load Resistance

Random Length Continuous Layup
This system is the strongest and most economical design lay up. A random length continuous lay up is applied over three or more spans. Each individual plank must bear on at least one supporting member. All joints shall be end matched and all planks shall be nailed together within one foot of each side of the end joint. End joints in adjacent planks shall be at least two feet apart, and end joints in alternate planks shall shall be more than one foot apart when measured along the span of the decking. Eliminate end joints in 1/3 of the end span course.

Span Table ...here
Layup Description ...below:
(Click on Decking Images for Span Tables)



Random length - image from Filler King
Random Length Continuous Layup is applicable to three or more equal spans.  Each decking piece must bear on at least one supporting member.  End joints must be end-matched and each piece slant nailed to adjacent pieces within 12 in. of any end joint.  End joints in adjacent courses shall be not less than 24 in. apart and end joints in alternate courses shall not be less than 12 in. apart (measured parallel to the span).  At least every third course in the end spans may have no end joints. 
 
Simple Span Layup
This lay up requires specified length decking and provides shorter spans than the random length system.

Span Table ...here
Simple Span - image from Filler King
   
Two Span Continuous Layup
Each continuous unit is made up of decking bearing on three equally spaced supports. (Maximum space is 12'). The end joints between pieces, when of more than a single span unit, are in line over every other support. Continuity reduces deflection so that this arrangement of decking provides the stiffest deck of all.

Span Table ... here
two span continuous - image from Filler King
   
Gravity Load Design Equations ... Click here (.pdf format)

Lateral Load Resistance (Use in Diaphragms) ... (Under Development) ... Click here

SPECIFICATIONS
Face Grades:
Decorative (a selected tight knotted
Hi-line #2 & #3 common)
Industrial (a #3 common with some knot holes allowed)

Species:
Douglas Fir/Larch, Ponderosa Pine, and Inland Red Cedar.

Size:
2" x 6" nominal (actual size 1 7/16" x 5" net)
Also available in 8" width nominal (6 3/4" net)
3" x 6" nominal (actual size 2 3/16" x 5 1/4" net)
Also available in 8" width nominal (7" net)
4" x 6" nominal (actual size 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" net)
Also available in 8" width nominal (7" net)
5" x 6" nominal (actual size 3 21/32" x 5 1/4" net)
Also available in 8" width nominal (7" net)

Lengths:
Random 6'-16' and longer or specified lengths up to 24'.

Pattern:
CM - EM - EV1S. Center matched, end matched, edge vee one side.
(Square edge, channel groove, or bull nose edges also available as a special run.)

Moisture Content:
10-12%, maximum 15%.

Adhesives:
Fully exterior, structural phenolic resorcinol (faces), and melamine (finger-joints) comply with ASTM D2559.

Quality Control:
Lumber is graded under American Softwood Lumber Standard grading provisions. Glue line certification complies with ASTM D205 and AITC 200.92. Grading and laminating are certified by the Western Wood Products Association, under the National Evaluation Service Committee Report NER - QA 220.

Ends:
End-matching is standard on all orders unless
otherwise specified. Square ends and end matching is available up to 24'.
Fastening and Nailing Schedule:
Decking to support members (each piece each crossing):

2" Deck - (2) 12d common or ring shank

3" Deck - (2) 20d common or ring shank

4" Deck - (2) 60d common or ring shank (pre-drilled holes)

5" Deck - (2) 60d common or ring shank (pre-drilled holes)



Course-to-course (slant nail every 30" and within 12" of end joint; alternate courses offset 15");

2" Deck - not required

3" Deck - 8d

4" Deck - 10d

5" Deck - 16d
Table of Roof Decking Weights
Table: Roof Quantity Estimating Factors
Table: Thermal Insulation Values


CSI FORMAT SPECIFICATION

Click here (.pdf format)