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Light Gage floor system

Light Gage floor system

Light Gage floor system

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Does anyone have experience using light-gage joists such as Dietrich Tradeready/CEMCO Surespan in conjunction with a 9/16" metal deck + levelrock topping.

We are told that the levelrock topping is a wet-trade done after the stud walls are installed. The deck is made to stop on each side of the bearing wall (joists connect to CFS ledger). I am wondering how continuity of the diaphragm is achieved.

It appears that load path will be as follows
1. deck to cfs ledger
2. ledger to top track
3. top track to ledger
4. ledger to deck

I have diaphragm capacities from Verco, but not sure how to apply them when the deck terminates at the bearing wall.

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