Patent ID: 8024894
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A structural support member for use in a roof deck system supported on an upper surface of a roof deck support structure, comprising: a) a substantially vertical outer segment having a first end and a second end; b) a substantially horizontal lower segment having a first end connected to said outer segment and a second end; c) a substantially horizontal upper segment having a first end connected to said outer segment and a second end; d) a substantially horizontal intermediate segment having a first end connected to said outer segment between said upper segment and said lower segment and a second end; and e) a substantially vertical inner segment having a first end connected to said second end of said intermediate segment and a second end connected to said lower segment between said first and second ends thereof; f) wherein said upper segment, said intermediate segment, and said outer segment form a C-shaped cavity; g) wherein said lower segment, said intermediate segment, said inner segment, and said outer segment form an enclosed substantially rectangular-shaped channel having a plurality of vent holes through said inner segment and said outer segment to allow moisture and volatile gases to escape from the roof deck; and h) wherein said lower segment is secured to the upper surface of the support structure.