Type B Metal Deck for Florida Restaurants
1.5" Type B deck is a good roof deck for Florida restaurants built with steel joists or beams, from freestanding units to end caps in strip centers. Restaurants are small but busy roofs: hood exhaust fans, makeup air units and grease duct openings all need framing coordinated with the deck. Galvanized deck handles kitchen humidity. We cut Type B to your bays and deliver.
Restaurant roof checklist
- Frame openings for kitchen hood exhaust, makeup air and rooftop units before deck is detailed.
- Support heavy equipment on framing, not on the deck between supports.
- Use galvanized G60 or G90 over kitchens and dish areas, where moisture and grease vapor are constant.
- Exposed dining ceilings: painted deck or a field topcoat gives a finished industrial look.
- Outdoor patio canopies: G90, since the deck is exposed to weather.
Small jobs, done right
Restaurant roofs are often a few thousand square feet with many cuts around openings. Shop drawings and a cutting list make the small job go fast and avoid reorders. Send the plans for a takeoff and quote.
1.5" Type B roof deck by gauge (catalog values, 50 ksi, 36" coverage)
| Gauge | Design thickness (in) | Weight (psf) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 0.0295 | 1.6 |
| 20 | 0.0358 | 2.0 |
| 18 | 0.0474 | 2.6 |
| 16 | 0.0598 | 3.0 |
Related Questions
Does a restaurant roof need fire-rated deck around the hood duct?
Grease ducts require fire-rated enclosures and clearances under the mechanical and building codes. That is handled by the duct enclosure and the assembly design, not by the deck alone. Confirm the assembly and penetration details with the architect and mechanical engineer.
Can you supply a small order for a single restaurant?
Yes. We quote single-building jobs, cut deck to length and include the accessories you order, such as closures, sump pans and Tek screws, in 10' lengths. Send the roof plan and we will price it, including openings for hoods and rooftop units.