Metal Deck Direct

What Metal Deck Direct does

Metal Deck Direct is a privately-held metal deck distributor and supplier headquartered in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The company supplies steel roof deck (Types A, B, F, N), composite floor deck (1-1/2", 2", 3" depths), and form deck (9/16" through 3" depths) in various gauges, lengths, and finishes (galvanized, prime painted), complemented by an extensive fastener catalog spanning Teks 1-5 self-drilling fasteners, Wood-to-Metal screws, 410 and 300 series stainless steel fasteners, and specialty products including Teks Select (selective hardening with HRC 52 drill point and HRC 28-34 load-bearing area), HTZ High Torque (patented ABOT anti-backout threadform), and TrueGrip (Anti-Pigtail Technology). Accessories include button punch tools, insulation, rubber cell closures, sheet metal, and weld washers/sump pans.

The company's revenue model is built on one-time product sales (per-unit pricing for metal deck and fasteners), custom cutting services (stock material cut to customer-specified sizes), professional services (shop drawings, CAD drawings, stud layouts, and cut lists for an additional fee, with complementary material take-offs), and managed warehousing services (20,000 SF indoor space with 7.5- and 15-ton overhead cranes plus exterior yard storage). Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no minimum order; payment methods include cash, credit cards, and PayPal, with terms available for repeat customers after credit approval.

Go-to-market is exclusively sales-led via direct phone (800-595-4570) and email ([email protected]), targeting roofers, steel fabricators/erectors, general contractors, and homeowners. Products ship throughout the Eastern United States with nationwide delivery available. The company reports over 30 years of operational history and has supplied materials for projects including Amazon distribution facilities, Florida Atlantic Stadium, Toyota Manufacturing Plant (Blue Springs, MS), Home Depot, Norton Audubon Hospital, Hampton Inn, and ALCOA. The company is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment, and operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

Metal Deck Direct

Legal name

Metal Deck Direct

Website

https://metaldeckdirect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metal Deck Direct is a Tennessee-based metal deck distributor supplying roof deck, composite floor deck, form deck, fasteners, and accessories to commercial and residential construction contractors across the United States, with custom cutting and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Decking and Construction Fasteners

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Metal roof deck
• Composite floor deck
• Form deck
• Construction fasteners
• Steel decking supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenoir City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Deck Product Sales: One-time product sales of metal deck (roof deck, composite floor deck, form deck) and related accessories including fasteners, insulation, closures, and sheet metal. No minimum order required. Products available in various gauges, lengths, and finishes.
2. Metal Decking Cut to Order: Custom cutting services where stock material is cut to customer-specified sizes and shipped complete with order.
3. Shop Drawings and Material Take-offs: Shop drawings, CAD drawings, stud layout designs, and cut lists provided for additional fee. Material take-offs and estimates provided complimentary using customer construction plans.
4. Warehousing Services: Indoor warehouse space (20,000 SF) with overhead cranes and exterior yard storage for materials or products. Includes loading/unloading and pickup/delivery services. Specializing in construction materials, heavy raw materials, steel coil, and rebar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Metal Deck Direct supplies structural metal decking products (roof deck, composite floor deck, and form deck) in a variety of lengths, gauges, and finishes, complemented by a full line of specialty fasteners, installation accessories, and value-added services including custom cut-to-size fabrication, shop drawings and material take-offs, and warehousing with crane-served material handling.

Product overview

Metal Deck Direct is a full-service metal deck distributor and supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of steel decking products, fasteners, accessories, and related services for commercial and residential construction. The core product line consists of three main steel deck types: Roof Deck (available in Type A, B, F, and N configurations), Composite Floor Deck (1-1/2", 2", and 3" depths for composite concrete action), and Form Deck (stay-in-place forms for structural concrete). These are complemented by an extensive fastener catalog including Teks 1-5 variants, Wood-to-Metal, 410 and 300 Stainless Steel, TrueGrip, Scots Long Life, and specialty fasteners like HTZ High Torque and MaxiSeal. Accessories include Button Punch Tools, Insulation, Rubber Cell Closures, Sheet Metal, and Weld Washers/Sump Pans. Value-added services encompass material take-offs/drawings (shop drawings, CAD, cut lists), warehousing (20,000 SF indoor with crane capacity), and custom cutting services. The company ships throughout the Eastern United States serving financial, distribution, fitness, hospitality, retail, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof Deck Structural metal roof deck sections available in Type A (narrow rib), Type F (intermediate rib), Type B (wide rib), and Type N (deep rib) configurations, designed to transfer horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame. Sold in various lengths and gauges with galvanized and prime painted finish options.
• Composite Floor Deck Ribbed profile steel deck with embossments designed to interlock with concrete slabs, creating reinforced concrete that serves as permanent form and positive reinforcement. Available in 1-1/2\", 2\", and 3\" depths.
• Form Deck Stay-in-place form for structural concrete designed to serve as permanent steel base for poured reinforced concrete floor slabs, eliminating the need for temporary wood forming. Available in 9/16\" through 3\" depths.
• Steel-to-Steel Fasteners (Teks line and specialty fasteners) Complete fastener catalog including Teks 1 through Teks 5 variants for steel-to-steel applications, Wood-to-Metal, 410 Stainless Steel, 300 Stainless, TrueGrip with Anti-Pigtail Technology, HTZ High Torque with patented ABOT threadform, Teks Select with selective hardening, MaxiSeal Integral Washer, Bonded Washer, Scots Long Life, Rigid Installation, and Architectural Clip fasteners for attaching metal deck, panels, and accessories.
• Button Punch Tools Heavy duty professional grade button punch tool for interlocking metal decks, capable of button punching 16 gauge N deck. Features heat-treated tool steel construction with eight additional dies stored within the jaws.
• Insulation Rigid or roll insulation available for various applications, supplied through sales professionals upon request.
• Rubber Cell Closures Rubber cell closures supplied for metal deck applications to seal flutes and gaps in decking assemblies.
• Sheet Metal Sheet metal products supplied for various construction applications associated with metal deck installations.
• Weld Washer / Sump Pan Weld washers and sump pans supplied for metal deck installation and welding applications.
• Cutting Services Custom metal deck cutting services cutting stock material to customer-specified sizes, with the ability to ship complete orders using cut-to-size measurements.
• Take-Offs and Shop Drawings Shop drawings, CAD drawings, stud layout designs, and cut lists generated for projects for an additional fee; complementary material take-offs and estimates are produced from customer construction plans.
• Warehousing Services Third-party warehousing service offering 20,000 SF of indoor warehouse space served by 7.5 ton and 15 ton overhead cranes plus exterior yard storage, including loading/unloading and pickup/delivery services for construction materials, heavy raw materials, steel coil, and rebar.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom cutting services allow material cut to any size required
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nucor Vulcraft: Largest North American manufacturer of steel joists, joist girders, and steel deck. Direct competitor as both producer and nationwide distributor of the same roof deck, composite floor deck, and form deck products Metal Deck Direct resells.
• New Millennium Building Systems: Manufacturer of steel joists, girders, and steel floor/roof deck serving commercial and industrial construction. Direct overlap with Metal Deck Direct's core product line and customer base of GCs and steel fabricators.
• Verco Decking: Nucor subsidiary producing steel form deck and composite floor deck (PunchLok and Versa-Wedge systems). Direct product overlap with Metal Deck Direct's composite floor deck and form deck categories.
• ASC Steel Deck: Manufacturer of steel roof deck, form deck, and composite floor deck serving Western US commercial construction. Comparable product portfolio to Metal Deck Direct with regional overlap in national projects.
• Canam Steel Corporation: Manufacturer of steel joists, girders, and steel deck for non-residential construction in the US and Canada. Direct product line overlap with Metal Deck Direct's structural steel deck offering.
• Epic Metals Corporation: Manufacturer of steel roof deck, floor deck, and architectural metal products. Comparable product mix to Metal Deck Direct, particularly in composite floor deck and roof deck.

Emerging players

• Western Metal Deck: Smaller, regional metal deck distributor focused on Western US with cut-to-size and quick-ship services. Comparable direct-to-customer distribution model to Metal Deck Direct but different geographic focus.
• FastenMaster: Manufacturer of specialty fasteners for metal roofing, decking, and wood-to-metal applications including anti-pigtail technology. Partial overlap with Metal Deck Direct's fastener accessory line.

Broad incumbents

• Corrugated Metals Inc. Long-established manufacturer of corrugated metal panels, roofing, and structural decking products. Broader portfolio than Metal Deck Direct but overlapping in structural/architectural metal deck categories.
• ITW Buildex: Manufacturer of Teks self-drilling fasteners and other construction fastening systems — the same product families Metal Deck Direct distributes. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, but represents the upstream brand behind several of MDD's core SKUs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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