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Polycore Roof - Laterally Support Roof Beam and Diaphragm Action

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Echo26

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Dec 29, 2021
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Would you consider polycore roofs to be providing lateral support to W-beams? Can you consider diaphragm action with this type of roof?
 
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Do you mean that clear plastic roofing? No, I personally wouldn't count on it being lateral restraint. Nor diaphragm action without published manufacturer's information.
 
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