Loadmaster Roof Deck Assembly
Roof decks with roof coverings in general occupied roof space with structure above is used for assembly occupancy a 2 and will be considered a story per the definition of a story see above.
Loadmaster roof deck assembly. For current information on metal roofing systems tested and approved in conjunction with loadmaster contact loadmaster s technical department at 800 527 4035. For complete information on this time extension consult loadmaster s technical department. Loadmaster roof deck assemblies have been fully tested and qualified by fm ul and all major code organizations for both wind uplift non combustibility and fire resistance. The entire roof assembly loadmaster roof deck roof covering must be wind uplift tested as a unit to establish its wind uplift resistance and code compliance.
Loadmaster retrofitting provides economical solutions for situations where an existing loadmaster or lightweight insulating concrete assembly has lost composite action. Reduced operational maintenance costs. In essence the loadmaster warranty provides protection similar to insurance protection. Considering a roof deck as a story may be acceptable when the height of the deck does not exceed 2 3 stories depending on the construction type and.
Due to the composite action of the integrated parts and advanced engineering of the loadmaster system it has the performance characteristics required for a roof deck assembly to function as a proper roofing substrate.