Wire Decking in Georgia
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. Atlanta is the logistics capital of the Southeast. Hartsfield-Jackson (the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic) combines with the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail intermodal yards to make metro Atlanta one of the most connected distribution points in the country. Savannah's port is the fastest-growing container port in North America.
Learn more about wire decking in Georgia ↓Wire Decking Suppliers in Georgia (5)
Atlanta Pallet Rack
Atlanta Pallet Rack operates a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing and warehouse facility producing teardrop and keystone pallet rack systems in Conyers Georgia.
Georgia Pallet Rack
Georgia-based supplier of new and used pallet racking systems offering sales installation design relocation and inspection services.
Pallet Rack Surplus
Full-service material handling provider specializing in new and used pallet racking with surplus buying and liquidation services.
Pallet Rack Warehouse & Supply
Pallet Rack Warehouse & Supply is a locally owned Atlanta-area distributor with a large inventory of new and used racking and shelving serving the Southeast.
Rack Men Equipment Co
Trusted warehouse storage solutions provider since 1988 selling new and used racking from major brands including Husky Rack and Wire and Steel King.
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.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson has been the world's busiest airport for over two decades straight. It's also a massive cargo hub — and the warehouses ringing the airport store everything from live seafood to movie props for Georgia's booming film industry.
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 Georgia?
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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