OneDekĀ®: The Roofing Solution Critical for Data Centres

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How can innovative roofing solutions like OneDek help data centre operators build faster, and greener? (Credit: All Weather Insulated Panels)
Especially critical in data centres, OneDek Low-Slope Roof Deck Assembly can offer a lower risk of leaks, mitigating extremely costly disruptions

OneDek delivers a simplified, high-performance roof deck system that improves the speed and sustainability of the data centre building envelope. 

As the industry accelerates to meet global demand, owners and operators increasingly look for building solutions that simplify construction and enhance reliability. OneDek is engineered to support these needs with a streamlined roof assembly that provides exceptional thermal performance.

The 25-year weathertight warranty covering deck, insulation and membrane ensures confidence in your build, as does AWIP’s network of trained and approved OneDek installers.

A fully certified Class A assembly with patented technology, OneDek delivers enhanced fire performance and reliability to protect data centres and equipment from fire-related damage. 

Simplifying the process

OneDek Insulated Roof Deck System is an alternative to traditional multi-layer, low slope roofing systems (Credit: All Weather Insulated Panels)

Traditionally, data centre roof assemblies require multiple layers, each installed by different trades under tight timelines. 

To reduce complexity in specification, installation and project management, OneDek is a single-source supplier combining structural support, insulation and air control into a single integrated solution. 

This simplified approach reduces onsite variables, establishes a uniform baseline across all facilities and can reduce the risk of installation errors. 

When demand is high, speed to market becomes a critical advantage. OneDek directly supports accelerated construction by reducing the number of steps and the amount of coordination required on the roof. 

With fewer materials to stage, fewer labour hours needed and fewer trades involved, crews can progress quickly from structural framing to enclosure. This compression of the critical-path schedule helps developers open facilities sooner, standardise workflows across multiple general contractors and maintain consistency even when building in regions with tight labour availability. 

For operators replicating similar footprints across large campuses, these time savings compound into meaningful overall delivery gains.

Building greener data centres

All Weather Insulated Panels offer innovative data centre construction solutions and components (Credit: All Weather Insulated Panels)

Environmental responsibility has become a core element of data centre construction, and OneDek directly contributes to these sustainability goals. 

Adding InnovaCELLā„¢ Technology to the OneDek installation makes the data centre building envelope even more energy-efficient for years to come, as this optional foam system offers an R-value of 8.0 per inch at 75°F mean. 

The integrated insulated design of OneDek improves thermal efficiency and air control, helping maintain stable indoor environments essential for cooling optimisation. Over the life of the building, these performance gains help reduce energy consumption and operational carbon impact. 

During construction, OneDek also reduces waste by minimising excess materials and packaging, lowering the overall volume of items delivered to and discarded from the jobsite. For owners emphasising ESG commitments, OneDek reinforces long-term operational stewardship.

For developers seeking a roofing assembly that simplifies construction, accelerates timelines, scales effortlessly across large portfolios and supports sustainability goals, OneDek provides a comprehensive solution built for the demands of modern data centre expansion.

Learn more at awipanels.com/data

About AWIP

An experienced innovator in the design, construction and advancement of foam composite insulated metal panels, AWIP is strategically positioned with state-of-the-art continuous line manufacturing facilities in California, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. 

With custom solutions to address the current challenges in data centre construction, AWIP understands the critical factors such as energy demand, build certainty, cost sensitivity and supply chain concerns that play a role in this growing industry.