Unlike residential decks, the priority of a commercial deck is to facilitate the exiting of the building. This means that while a commercial deck can take factors such as aesthetics and amenities into account, it must first a foremost assist evacuation in the event of an emergency. All decks must have slip-resistant coating and address the needs of the handicapped. A correctly built ramp is required in addition to properly installed railing. In addition, the deck must be properly illuminated. While the deck must be fire-resistant, there is a fairly wide variety of material choices ranging from pressure treated wood to aluminum. Finally, the amount of foot-traffic and total load bearing capability the deck must have needs to be determined. All Fence professionals can help design the best deck for your business.