The roof deck is the roofing material layer between the primary structural components (trusses & joists) and either insulative layers or weatherproofing layers in a typical roof system.

Structure

Usually the roof deck acts as a unifying structural diaphragm by tying all the structural components together.

Types

There are many types of roof decks: Architectural Roof Pavers, plywood

Plywood

Plywood is a type of manufactured timber made from thin sheets of wood veneer. It is one of the most widely used wood products. It is flexible, inexpensive, workable, re-usable, and can usually be locally manufactured...

 or OSB

Oriented strand board

Oriented strand board, also known as OSB and SmartPly , is an engineered wood product formed by layering strands of wood in specific orientations. In appearance, it may have a rough and variegated surface with the individual strips Oriented strand board, also known as OSB (UK) and SmartPly (UK &...

 sheathing, wood tongue and groove, corrugated metal, grancrete encapsulated polystyrene

Polystyrene

Polystyrene ) also known as Thermocole, abbreviated following ISO Standard PS, is an aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is manufactured from petroleum by the chemical industry...

, reinforced concrete, and double tee.

Roof gardens

Roof decks are used as Roof Patio gardens and Skyrise greenery when engineered for the static and dynamic weight loads. The exposure to stronger sun and wind creates challenges for plants and opportunities for design.

External links

• http://www.tiletechpavers.com/Roof.html
• http://www.roofhelp.com/deck_requirements_wood.htm
• http://www.nrdca.org/