Combustible Metal Deck Roofs

Metal roof decking has been used for years.  One major concern is the potential for them being fire hazards.  Adding fire retardant will increase your roofing cost, but the peace-of-mind gained would be well worth it.

If you have a metal deck roof, I would suggest that you read the article “Construction Concerns: Combustible Metal Deck Roofs“, by Gregory Havel.  This article on metal deck roofs is very detailed, and gives you tell-tale signs that you should look out for, like asphalt “icicles”.

In any type of construction, fire safety should be a top concern.  If you do have a metal deck roof, please be sure it is up to code.

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