Subdeck
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005739
The structural layer of a roof or floor system that provides a continuous surface for the application of finished roofing or flooring materials. It is typically made of plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), or concrete, and is fastened directly to the joists or rafters. The subdeck contributes to the diaphragm action of the structure, resisting lateral loads.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005739 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Unterdeck; Spanish: subestructura; French: sous-platelage |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-005739",
"term": "Subdeck",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The structural layer of a roof or floor system that provides a continuous surface for the application of finished roofing or flooring materials. It is typically made of plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), or concrete, and is fastened directly to the joists or rafters. The subdeck contributes to the diaphragm action of the structure, resisting lateral loads.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Unterdeck",
"es": "subestructura",
"fr": "sous-platelage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/subdeck/"
}
Record 6,273 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.