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Structural Deck Systems Corporation (SDS) is the exclusive dealer and installer of the Epicore Composite deck and roof system for the East Coast of Florida, Central Florida, and Tampa/St. Pete.

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Structural Deck Systems – Epicore Dealer & Installer

Benefits of Epicore®

The composite deck system reshaping how Florida builds coastal home and multi-story construction.

About Epicore®

Built for Florida. Designed to Perform.

Epicore® is a long-span composite steel-and-concrete deck system that forms a permanent structural slab for high-end coastal residential and multi-story commercial construction.

It works especially well for projects that need quiet floors, open spans, fire-rated separation, and predictable schedules, including luxury homes, multi-story residential buildings, and light commercial projects.

It replaces traditional forming and precast methods with faster installs, longer spans, and built-in performance. Epicore® is engineered for Florida’s hurricane exposure, heat, humidity, and coastal conditions.

Technical Performance That Stands Up to Florida’s Demands

Epicore® isn’t just faster to install. It delivers the structural strength, fire performance, acoustic comfort, and durability required for high-performance multi-story construction in Florida’s toughest conditions.

Epicore construction in Florida

Finishes That are Faster, Cleaner, and Ready for the Next Trade

Epicore® delivers more than structural performance; it creates a predictable, uniform slab that simplifies finishing, speeds inspections, and keeps additional trades moving.

Epicore®: An Alternative to Traditional Deck Systems

Plywood forming, cast-in-place slabs, and precast plank have been used in Florida construction for decades, but they come with tradeoffs: heavier labor demands, longer cycle times, crane dependency, and inconsistent results.

Epicore® takes a different approach.

By combining permanent steel decking with a true composite concrete slab, Epicore® eliminates temporary formwork, reduces material volume, and simplifies coordination across trades. The result is faster installs, cleaner job sites, longer spans, and performance that’s engineered for Florida’s heat, humidity, and hurricane exposure.

Epicore® Span & Deflection Calculator

Estimate span feasibility and deflection to see how your design aligns with Epicore® performance ranges. Enter your span, slab depth, and load to get instant guidance on deflection and panel options.

Check your span in seconds. Build with confidence.





Design Questions Architects Ask About Epicore®

Is Epicore® architecturally flexible, or does it limit design options?

Epicore® is designed to support architectural flexibility, not restrict it. Long spans and cantilevering ability reduce the need for intermediate beams, allowing for open floor plans, higher ceilings, and cleaner structural layouts. Consistent slab depths also make it easier to coordinate MEP systems and finishes without compromising design intent.

How does Epicore® effect floor-to-floor heights and ceiling design?

Because Epicore® achieves long spans with efficient slab depths, it can help maintain or improve floor-to-floor heights compared to traditional systems. This is especially valuable in high-end residential and mixed-use projects where ceiling height, daylight, and proportion are critical to the design.

Does Epicore® meet Florida building code and life-safety requirements?

Yes. Epicore® is engineered to meet Florida Building Code requirements and provides built-in life safety performance. The system offers UL fire ratings from 1 to 3 hours without added fireproofing, closed-rib steel profiles that limit flame spread, and materials suited for hurricane and coastal environments.

How does Epicore® perform acoustically in residential and mixed-use buildings?

Epicore® delivers strong acoustic performance, making it well-suited for luxury residential, multifamily, assisted living, and student housing projects. The composite slab construction helps achieve high STC and IIC ratings, reducing sound transmission between floors without requiring additional assemblies or treatments.

When should Epicore® be considered during the design process?

Epicore® is most effective when considered early in schematic design or design development. Early coordination allows architects and engineers to take full advantage of longer spans, reduced structural depth, simplified detailing, and predictable performance before layouts and elevations are finalized.

Let’s Get to Work

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.