Corus highlights metal roof decking benefits

A Tata Steel (Building Envelope) Corus Panels and Profiles product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Sep 3, 2010

As a 100 per cent recyclable product, Corus Panels and Profiles says that metal roof decking is the most suitable option when sustainability in construction is a key consideration.

There are a number of other benefits to using metal decking in the construction of single-ply, standing seam or green roofs.

Corus Panels and Profiles says metal roof decking offers sustainability in construction

It is very strong for its weight, the fact that metal decking can span up to 12m allows building designers to lose much of the secondary structure.

Roof deck is fast to lay, reducing time on site and as large quantities can be bundled and loaded effectively.

Each lorry can deliver a vast roof area, reducing the number of vehicles to site and all associated traffic, unloading and storage activities.

The benefits gained over the life of a building by utilising metal deck sustainable roof design are significant.

The impact of including a highly insulated, well sealed metal deck roof can be a reduction in heat loss through the roof by half.

Metal deck green roofs offer more than carbon and energy benefits.

They reduce the amount of rain that runs off the roof and slow down the peak rate of runoff by several hours, which in turn reduces flooding and the burden on the drainage system.

The water is cleaned as it percolates through the layers.

They cool the surrounding air as well as the building they are on and they provide a safe habitat for plants, bees, butterflies insects and birds.

Green roofs look good in any work or home environment and encourage wildlife.

Green roofs reduce the need for air conditioning and heating so they save money.

Many councils now insist on the inclusion of green roofs in building developments.

As a recent example, the UK's largest and greenest sustainable storage facility at Adnams Brewery used a metal deck green roof with a Corus Panels and Profiles D159 under a Sky-Garden Greenroof to reduce the visual impact of the building on the landscape and to regulate the internal temperature.

A drip irrigation system was installed to sustain the plants.