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Concrete Finishes:<br />
PRODUCT MANUAL<br />
Architectural finishes can be applied on the ground, since <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck tilt panels are constructed face up, using<br />
conventional slab finish techniques, like exposed aggregate, stamping, staining, and cutting.<br />
Lifting <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck Tilt Panels:<br />
Tilt-Up wall panels formed with <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck require the same lifting hardware as conventional tilt-up panels. A continuous<br />
beam formed at the top of each panel should contain the hardware, or “pick points”, and lifting hardware should not be<br />
installed in the T-beam pockets in the <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck panels. Single lifts, with two or more pick points in a horizontal row,<br />
can be used because floor, roof and wall sections built with <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck require far less concrete and therefore reduce<br />
the weight of the structure by up to 40%. This means that smaller, less expensive lift equipment may be used in<br />
panelized construction and supporting structures may be of smaller design for poured-in-place applications, which all<br />
translate into lower cost of installation.<br />
GREEN ROOF INSTALLATION:<br />
<strong>Quad</strong>-Deck is the ideal product for the construction of “Green Roof” systems, with superior span and load bearing<br />
capacity, and the absence of any elements that are susceptible to damage from moisture. Other structural systems, like<br />
steel and engineered wood generally cannot bring the necessary strength or durability to the green roof application, when<br />
compared to concrete construction. <strong>Building</strong> designers should consider the loading factor brought to bear by the green<br />
roof system and design the supporting <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck roof structure accordingly.<br />
When the concrete slab has been placed and properly cured, apply roofing membranes that are rated for contact with<br />
concrete and additional layers for drainage and root blockage as specified by the green roof system manufacturer.<br />
<strong>Quad</strong>-Deck panels may be installed flat, or on a slight pitch to promote drainage, depending on the desired interior ceiling<br />
configuration.<br />
Please consult <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> Technical Services Dept. for proper layout and sizing, and always involve a local professional<br />
engineer.<br />
Page 132 Chapter 7 – <strong>Quad</strong>-Deck Floor & Roof <strong>Systems</strong> July 2009
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