Wire Decking in Colorado
Wire decking is the mesh panel that sits on pallet rack beams, giving pallets a stable surface and — more importantly — letting fire sprinkler water pass through to the levels below. It's not glamorous, but it's required by fire code in most jurisdictions, and it prevents the kind of pallet fall-through incidents that send people to the hospital. Denver's Front Range corridor has become a major distribution hub for the Mountain West. Its central location between the coasts makes it a natural staging point for regional distribution. The area's rapid population growth has driven steady warehouse demand.
Learn more about wire decking in Colorado ↓Wire Decking Suppliers in Colorado (4)
Conesco Storage Systems
Major used warehouse equipment dealer with a 20,000 sq ft warehouse and 5.5-acre yard in Centennial, CO. Buys, sells, and ships used pallet racking, conveyors, and heavy equipment nationwide.
Denver Pallet Racking
Buys and sells new and used pallet racking in the Denver metro area. Also offers racking installation, repair, and engineering services with decades of local experience.
Porta Power Inc
One of the largest used warehouse equipment dealers west of the Mississippi with 306,000+ sq ft of inventory. Offers pallet rack, forklifts, warehouse consulting, layout/design, and permitting services.
Rack Express
Rack Express is a national distributor of new pallet rack systems and accessories providing quick-ship warehouse storage solutions.
When to Choose Wire Decking
- ✓Your fire marshal requires it (most do for rack over 12 feet)
- ✓Pallets are inconsistent sizes or have damaged bottom boards
- ✓You store non-palletized items directly on the beams
- ✓OSHA or your insurance carrier requires a positive stop for stored loads
- ✓You're building out new rack and want to meet code from the start
Key Specs to Ask About
- •Deck size (must match beam span and depth — typically 42"x46" or 42"x52")
- •Wire gauge (heavier gauge = higher capacity, typically 14-6 gauge)
- •Capacity rating (usually 2,000-3,000 lbs UDL per deck)
- •Waterfall edge vs. flared channel (determines how it seats on the beam)
- •Number of support channels (crossbars underneath — more = higher capacity)
- •Galvanized vs. powder-coated finish
How It Compares
| Factor | Wire Decking |
|---|---|
| Fire code compliance | Yes — allows sprinkler water to pass through |
| Pallet support | Provides solid surface for damaged or undersized pallets |
| Typical capacity | 2,000-3,500 lbs UDL per deck |
| Installation | Drop-in — no tools required for waterfall style |
| Alternatives | Plywood (blocked by most fire codes), bare beams (risk of pallet fall-through) |
Wire decking isn't really competing against an alternative — it's a near-universal accessory for pallet rack. The question is whether you install it now or wait for the fire marshal to tell you to.
Denver sits at exactly one mile above sea level. At that altitude, water boils at 202°F instead of 212°F. It also means your propane forklift runs about 3% less efficiently than it would at sea level — not a big deal until you multiply it across a fleet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is wire decking required by code?
What's the difference between waterfall and flared channel wire decking?
How much weight can wire decking hold?
How many wire decking suppliers are in Colorado?
A single fire sprinkler head can dump 25 gallons of water per minute. Without wire decking, your top rack level becomes a swimming pool and the sprinkler can't reach the fire below.
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