Inspiring Creative Uses of Metal Deck

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. 

A Metal deck can be both structurally sound and uniquely designed; for your next project consider adding something extra with metal deck.  

“Metal deck is a structural panel made of corrugated sheet metal,” said A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Sales Manager, Michael Polizzi. While metal deck may seem more conventional than not, the amount of creative displays of metal deck will convince you otherwise.  

In fact, A.C.T. encourages companies to share their unconventional uses of metal deck by submitting photos here, which have the chance to be featured in A.C.T.’s newsletter under the Project of the Month section.    

Throughout A.C.T.’s time as a prominent metal deck distributor, with 15 distribution centers stocked with metal deck of all types, gauges and finishes, the company has seen its fair share of creative uses of metal deck, including this bowling counter which features beautiful lighting that bounces off the metal deck for added aesthetic. 

Metal deck was also used to give a restaurant a hip look that fit with the surrounding artistic area. Other unique projects include using metal deck at a roller rink, as a ramp to help ducks cross the street, for a personal wine cellar and many other applications.  

There are multiple examples of creative uses of metal deck as well, like these painted scraps or this recycling receptacle which creatively turned what was once a boring bin into an inviting receptacle that serves an important purpose: to collect items to be reused in the future.  

Within the metal deck umbrella, there are metal roof deck, metal floor deck and metal form deck. Metal floor deck is available in form decks and composite decks. Composite floor decks are distinguished by their embossment patterns and all metal decks are specified through thickness/gauge and their corresponding finish.  

If you are interested in utilizing metal deck for a creative purpose, contact A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply for immediate pickup or delivery as well as a preplanned custom fabricated order. They have the country's most complete selection of metal deck, including the following products:  

• B Decking (Wide Ribbed Decking) 

• A Decking (Narrow Ribbed Decking) 

• F Decking (Intermediate Ribbed Decking) 

• N Decking (Long Span Decking) 

• Form Decking 

• Composite Metal Floor Decking 

• Corrugated Roofing and Siding 

• Metal Decking Accessories 

• Cellular Metal Decking 

• Stainless Steel Metal Decking 

• Acoustic Metal Decking 

“I have dealt with A.C.T. for several projects. For me it was unexpected need for decking. They were able to provide the profile that I needed the next day and help me keep my clients protected from the elements,” said Michael Bushe of All Seasons Roofing LLC. “Thanks for the great service A.C.T.!” 

Learn more about A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory.