Rivet Shelving Deck Options

Purchasing Deck Material

Because of the cost of shipping, it may be more cost effective to purchase the wood decking for your shelving locally. Wood prices also vary regionally. Depending on where you are located, your pricing may be more competitive locally.

Particle Board Deck

Particle Board is by far the most common decking option for Rivet Frame Shelving. Cisco-Eagle carries 5/8" particle board in stock for all inventory sizes of shelving we sell. We do not recommend anything less sturdy. Please check the load capacity you need to ensure that your deck material matches the capacity you need.

We use and recommend 5/8" underlayment grade particle board. It is not recommended that you use particle board decking less than 5/8" thick. Other grades of particle board may be used, but underlayment grade provides the smoothest surface.

There are no special requirements for cutting wood decking for these shelving units. Simply cut the wood to the size of the unit. All widths and depths listed are nominal. The actual sizes of the units are width + 1/2" and depth + 1/2". Example: If your requirement is for 48"x24" shelving, you only need to cut a 4'x8' sheet of wood into 4 pieces at 48"x24" for your decking. The actual overall size of this unit is 48 1/2" x 24" 1/2", and wood decking cut to 48"x24" fits perfectly on the beams.

Capacities listed on our shelving areas reflect shelf frame only. Cisco-Eagle will assist you in configuring a deck material that has proper capacity for your application. Just call us.

Wire Decking

Wire decking for rivet shelving is another option for stable, secure shelves. It won't trap dirt, makes overhead sprinklers more effective and is a snap to install.

Other Options

Plywood, Oriented Strand Board, and other types of wood are also acceptable, but must be carefully considered for capacity and other issues.