steeltex decking
steeltex decking
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Is anyone familiar with or have information on steeltex decking. I am working on a building constructed in the early 1950's that utilizes "Steeltex" decking with perlite concrete fill over the deck. Steeltex is a paper backed wire mesh which appears to be the sole load supporting member in the assembly. The perlite concrete appears non-structural. I need to verify that the perlite concrete is non-structural.






RE: steeltex decking
I am in a similar situation with a 1950s vintage building.
There is a current Steeltex product produced by Ivy Wire & Steel (or Steel and Wire). It looks to be a welded wire fabric mesh with a fiberglass "fabric" backing. Ivy has been around since the early 50s producing welded wire fabric.
I suspect that the perlite lightweight concrete is indeed structural and the Steeltex "fabric" acts as reinforcing. Notes on the drawing I have reference streatching the Steeltex and bracing the walls against the tensile forces.
Wish I had more info.
Rik
A call to Ivy yielded leaving a voice mail which has not been returned.
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-K
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