Designed for multi-story residential and light commercial construction, Epicore® delivers longer spans, higher ceilings, and faster cycle times than precast or cast-in-place alternatives.
Permanent 32″ steel panels replace temporary wood forms and precast handling—no cranes, no flatbeds, just faster setup and pour-ready precision.
Spans up to 30 ft with slab depths from 4″–12″ create higher ceilings and more usable space without added structural weight.
Built for Florida conditions, Epicore® withstands hurricane-force winds, earns a 3-hour UL fire rating, and delivers acoustic performance up to STC 58 / IIC 81.
Openings can be planned before the pour or core-drilled later, keeping electrical, plumbing, and HVAC coordination simple.
Hot-dip galvanized steel (G60 / G90) resists corrosion, fire, and pests, while solid concrete barriers stop flame spread between rooms.
Quickly estimate span feasibility and deflection (L/360) to see how your design aligns with Epicore® performance ranges. Enter your span length, slab depth, and load type to get instant feedback on allowable deflection and recommended panel options.
With SDS Design Assist, our engineers work directly with architects, engineers, and builders to integrate Epicore® into project plans before construction begins, reducing redesigns, RFIs, and costly coordination issues down the line.
Protect design intent and streamline approvals with drawings that meet both aesthetic and structural goals.
Eliminate guesswork on spans, loads, and detailing with verified layout data from SDS.
Gain cost and schedule certainty early in the design phase, avoiding surprises during construction.
Reduce coordination risk with one partner managing layout, shoring, and installation from start to finish.
Traditional cast-in-place (CIP) roofs come with predictable hurdles: heavy forming, dense rebar, overhead safety risks, and slow finishes after shoring. Epicore® removes those bottlenecks. With permanent composite panels replacing temporary formwork, installation is faster, labor costs drop, inspections are simplified, and the roof ends up stronger and lighter.
Here’s how the two systems compare:
| Build Factor | Epicore® Roof | Cast-in-Place (CIP) |
|---|---|---|
| Forming | Permanent steel deck becomes the working platform, no plywood forming required. | Requires extensive plywood forming, bracing, inspection, and later removal. |
| Rebar Requirements | Reinforcing needs are significantly reduced; fewer bars, fewer ties, faster placement. | Heavy reinforcing with tight spacing increases labor and slows progress. |
| Shoring & Safety | No stripping or reshoring cycles; crews stay on a solid deck with minimal overhead risk. | Crews work beneath temporary forms; stripping and reshoring add hazards and interruptions. |
| Finishing | Clean, consistent ceilings with no grinding or patchwork after the pour. | Ceilings often require grinding, patching, or leveling once forms come down. |
| Material Handling | Light 32" panels install quickly without cranes or flatbeds. | Heavy materials and forming components require more staging, lifting, and movement. |
| Schedule Impact | Faster cycles with fewer trades and predictable sequencing. | More steps, more inspections, more trades, and more opportunities for delays. |
| Contractor Outcome | Saves weeks on the schedule and meaningfully improves profitability. | Longer cycles and higher labor/material demands reduce margins. |
From early design through final install, SDS handles every critical phase in-house, so your project stays on schedule, on budget, and built to spec.
Epicore® installs clean and cures true, delivering uniform decks that finish fast and are easy to inspect.
Epicore® supports troweled, broomed, polished, or lightweight topping slabs for a smooth, uniform surface ready for finish trades.
Epicore® works seamlessly with drywall, stucco, or exposed finishes, providing a stable, level base for interior and exterior applications.
With formwork built into every panel, there’s no warping, uneven curing, or surface variation — just a level deck that finishes fast and inspects clean.
Structural Deck Systems (SDS) is Florida’s exclusive dealer and installer of Epicore® in the East Coast of Florida, Central Florida, and the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg region.
Led by a U.S. Marine veteran, our team brings 30+ years of combined Epicore installation expertise—backed by American-made steel, engineered shoring, in-house crews, and direct-from-plant logistics—to deliver a turnkey composite deck and roof system with discipline, precision, and reliability.
From design to pour, SDS delivers composite deck systems that build faster, safer, and smarter. Contact us to see what Epicore® can do for your next project.
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Phone: 772-216-1852
