Technical Specifications

Galvanized Steel Structural Deck Panels
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Galvanized Steel Structural Deck Panels
GUARD POSTS. Guard post (not exceeding 42-in. high)
to be installed max. 54 inches apart and through-bolted
through surface nish to steel deck using 4 @ 5/16” x L
diam. bolts per ASTM A307 or beer, with a 8”x10”x3/16”
steel sener bolted beneath per drawing. Sener may
be selected from min. SSMA 800S300-097 galvanized steel
channel (available from Evoluondeck Inc.), 8”x10”x3/16”
steel plate, (7a). Orient the channel sener perpendicular
to edge of deck supporng the guard post Field assembly
of railing or guard to be completed according to
manufacturer instrucons.
CUTTING. Panels may be cut in the eld. Addional
corrosion protecon is not be required on edges of
metallic-coated steel framing members, shop or eld cut,
punched or drilled.
INLINE FRAMING. Distributed or concentrated loads
from a roof column, raer, truss, and/or structural stud
requires a sener (fabricated from SSMA1000S300-097
steel channel, built-up laminated lumber or equiv.) in the
joist space beneath the point load aligned vercally over
a foong. Cumulave point loads from roof columns etc.
are to be aligned vercally with a suitable foundaon
support beneath.
LATERAL BRACING. Check with local ocials for specic
lateral condions. Ensure adequate stability of the
structure as a whole and adequate lateral, torsional and
local stability of all structural parts. Lateral bracing may be
achieved: (a) installing a 1/2” diam. x 6 in lag screw max.
24 inches on centre through bracket aached to the joist
web into rim joist or header of home; (b) installing a min.
24” steel channel (min. 1”x1” x 14ga or equiv.) from the
beam to a joist web using M12x1 self drilling fasteners, or
equiv.
SURFACE FINISHES. See paverdeck.com for surface nish
installaon. Compable surface nishes include:
• stone or concrete pavers (0.75 to 3 in. thick). see
paverdeck.com
• cast concrete (to 3 in.)
• porcelain le, natural stone le rated for exterior use
• composite or plasc decking (subject to
manufacturer’s warranty)
• natural wood decking.
FASTENER CONNECTIONS. PAVERDECKtm systems are
assembled using all-weather M12 x 1 self-drilling screws as
described in ESR – Report 1976 (Tek), ER-4780 (Dril-Flex),
ER-5454 (Pro-twist), ER-5280 (Grabber) or equivalent.
Fasteners into beams may be powder-actuated mechanical
fasteners with ballisc points and electroplated zinc
coang conforming to ASTM B 633, SC 1, Type III. Typical
Hil X-U-19 P8.
ASSEMBLY (SEE FIGURE 1).
1. At least one fastener will be located at all intersecons
between the structural beam, deck panels, and the starter
C-channel. Install the beam onto the foundaon columns
using standard brackets and fasteners.
2. Install the STARTER C-Channel over top of the BEAMS using
the supplied screw fasteners or powder actuated fasteners.
3. Then install rst INFIELD deck panel, seang the leading
right edge of the secon on top of the previously installed
STARTER. Secure this joint using the approved screws not
more than 3.0 inches from either end and 12.0 inches
between screws. Secure the boom ange onto the
structural beam using at least one fastener.
4. Connue adding and securing the INFIELD panels in a
similar manner along the width of the structure to the
desired width. Panels can be spaced from 10-11.0 inches
apart. A panel may be ripped along the diaphragm to a
custom width.
5. Install an End Panel secon as the last piece along the width
of the deck. This panel may be ripped lengthwisde through
for ng. Fascia cap is non-structural and can be installed
to over open joist space to support nish fascia material.
6. Surface nishes may be applied using known techniques
suitable to the nish employed. See www.paverdeck.com.
7. Locate guard post base ange min. 1” from edge of metal
deck, and install 4 bolts through clearance hole in surface
nish and through steel deckpan, using min. 5/16” diam. x
3.5” Gr. 2 galvanized steel bolts per ASTM A307 or beer.
Insert galvanized washers between bolts and base ange
and nuts and metal deck, with 8”x9” deck sener in
joist space beneath the post. Sener may be selected
from min. SSMA 800S250-097 galvanized steel channel
(available from Evoluondeck Inc.), 8”x9”x3/16” steel plate,
(7a). Orient the sener such that 2.5-inch anges are
perpendicular to edge of deck supporng the guard post
(see gure 1-B for various post conguraons).
8. Install oponal zinc anode system (R3 type zinc anode)
bolted through the joist web at a locaon accessible in the
future to inspect and replace the anode.
9. The beams and plaorm may be installed below grade, with
zinc anode system bolted through the joist web at a locaon
accessible in the future to inspect and replace the anode.
1
Beam
Foundation
Post
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
ANODE
7a
1
Foundation
Post
1 1/2"
1 1/2"
1 1/2"
(A) Guard post
flange on corner.
(C) Guard post
flange in centre
joist position.
(D) Guard post
flange in outside
corner position.
7a 7a 7a
7a
7
7
7
2
3
5
7
7
7
7
Rail post flange
(B) Guard post
flange in overlapping
joist position. Install
a stiffener on each
side.
7
7a
7a
7a
FIGURE 1 - ASSEMBLY
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Specication, Page 2
Rev. 2016-05-01