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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