Lightweight Steel Beams For Decks

Paverdeck galvanized steel panels can span 12 feet from beam to beam which results in fewer columns and footings beneath.

Lightweight steel beams for decks.

A paverdeck is designed as a complete galvanized steel structure to support all loads including the surface. Mitred corners on wrap around decks and joists attached to bearers at acute angles are typical connections we have simplified. Interior grade steel framing triple coated for superior durability. Our powder coated finish provides increased corrosion resistance and a more finished look.

Show full abstract steel cantilevered beams under live loads and the stress characteristics of steel concrete composite bridge decks under various loading cases are computed in the chapter. Available in two configurations the most popular being the wide flange steel beam aka h beam or w beam with non tapered flanges. Once wrapped in finish material lightweight steel framed decks look pretty much like any other deck. An aluminum i beam is made from a material that is strong yet lightweight corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.

For reference though it won t span anywhere near as far as the steel a similarly sized piece of wet southern pine weighs around 100 pounds. Superstrong but lightweight steel beams. For example a 20 foot long 10 inch deep 16 gauge steel joist weighs a little over 40 pounds. Named after their shape they typically have a height width and thickness dimension.

The interlocking joist and ledger system lets you build sturdy safe decks with less effort. Boxspan light structural steel beams are an affordable and effective alternative to timber typically used for floor and roof frames. Compared with wood steel framing is lightweight so it s also far less tiring to work with. An unparalleled three layers of protection surround a carbon steel core ensuring each critical joist beam and ledger connection holds up to the elements for decades with a 25 year limited residential warranty to prove it.

Because we design and manufacture our systems we consider the brackets the screws. A new material called lsb or litesteelbeam is as strong as any hot rolled steel i beam but it s 40 lighter. The total solution in steel deck framing. Discover a smarter steel framing system designed by deck builders for deck builders.

The result of six years of research and testing lsb can be cut drilled screwed bolted welded and nailed using standard tools. Steel beams commonly termed an i beam because of its shape beams provide great load bearing support when used horizontally or standing as columns.