B Deck

You can use our structural deck order form to place an order.

PWI does not provide any equipment to unload your order at your jobsite.

We do not accept returns due to all of the structural decking being cut to custom lengths.

Delivery charges are based on driving miles. This will be automatically calculated when ordering your metal decking.

Customer Pickup in Nappanee: Free
Zone 1: 1-249 miles – $3.30/mile
Zone 2: 250-499 miles – $3.10/mile
Zone 3: 500+ miles – $2.90/mile

It is recommended that all metal decking be shipped to the job site under a tarp and then stored out of the elements to avoid corrosion or surface rust.

This is especially important with White Bottom decking as surface rust from moisture shows up very quickly if left outside. We recommend that all decking be stored off the ground with one end elevated.

A minimum of 2″ of overlap is required but we recommend 6″ of overlap.

Our galvanized decking is G40 which has a designated coating of .40 oz/square foot.

We recommend that 22ga B Deck be used for roof decking only. This gauge is not optimal for mezzanine decking applications, especially when fastening wood flooring with screws, due to this lighter gauge.

Attaching decking is a time-consuming process that requires a good level of accuracy. While some of our customers choose to attach decking using self-tapping screws, we highly recommend using the Hilti nailer method, particularly on larger projects.

The Hilti Stand-up Handle enables workers to efficiently and accurately attach sheets of decking from an ergonomic upright position as opposed to bent over and manually screwing.

Attaching B-deck and Form deck to either a structural steel beam or bar joist, we recommend using the Hilti DX-9 HSN and DX-9 ESP for each structural support respectively. Remember that you will need to use the appropriate fastener type in each application.

For attaching sheets of B-deck and FD (Form) deck with a Hilti Stand-up Handle, you must use the red strip Hilti #10 HWH screws to attach the sheets while standing on the upper decking panel. In the diagram, that means standing on the right side for B-deck and on the left for Form deck. Standing on the upper panel applies force to the overlap ensuring a clean connection.

To see authorized Hilti distributors and rental locations, visit Hilti’s website.

A “square” of decking refers to 100 square ft of any type of decking.

We have 20 and 22 gauge available for both B Deck and Form Deck. 20 gauge is .036″ and thicker than 22 gauge at .030″

B Deck and Form Deck don’t have custom width options available. It provides 36″ wide coverage which is standard in the industry. However, you can choose a custom length.

We offer 1-1/2″ B-Decking in either 20 or 22 gauge which is commonly used for commercial roofing applications spanning across purlins, joists, or other support members.

A coil of steel is loaded and fed into our roll former line, which then gradually along the process transforms the coil from a flat sheet to an engineered profile.

At the end of the line, our machine has a shear which then cuts the piece to your custom length, all within a few seconds.

Our White Bottom decking is painted with a brilliant reflective paint similar to the coating on a light fixture. This is recommended when you want the bottom or underside of your structure to have maximum brightness for a work space.

Galvanized decking is generally less cost per square foot but gives the same rated capacity. This can be used for general construction when the decking is covered by a ceiling or the end user is not concerned about brightness.

Galvanized is also recommended for form deck applications as the concrete being formed has moisture and wants to cause premature rust on the decking.

How long do you want it? You can choose a custom length between 2′-40′ with 1″ increments. We will roll form and cut it right to your specs.