Category: Deck Supports

Pedestal Paver Systems: Transforming Rooftop Spaces with Innovation and Style

Modern architecture increasingly leverages rooftop spaces to create functional and aesthetic outdoor environments. Whether it’s a residential terrace, a commercial building’s rooftop lounge, or a green roof, these elevated spaces require durable and efficient systems to accommodate traffic, drainage, and design demands. The integration of rooftop spaces has become particularly crucial in urban centers where […]

How to Build a Floating Roof Deck on a Rooftop Using Adjustable Deck Pedestals and Porcelain Pavers

Building a floating deck on a flat roof is a practical way to enhance outdoor living space while optimizing the use of your home’s structure. However, flat roofs often feature a slight slope to promote drainage, presenting a unique challenge when constructing a level deck. Constructing a rooftop deck by means of a floating roof […]

How Contractors Benefit when Using Archatrak ‘Prime’ Deck Supports

On first glance, Archatrak ‘Prime’ paver supports look very much like our NM series of adjustable height paver supports. They have a similar base and head components and the height is adjusted on both by screwing the central column up or down. But there’s one very significant and important difference. And that is the concentric […]

Non-Combustible Roof Decks: A Fire Zone Necessity

It’s a devastating new reality in the western half of the nation. Properties, homes and communities are lost to wildfires every year and the danger of future fires grows worse each day. Building code amendments are working to eliminate fire hazards in new constructions and make buildings as fireproof as possible, but today, we want […]

Not too many years ago, if you wanted to build a deck on your roof you could just lay down a few wood bearers (taking care not to damage any waterproof membrane of course) and then nail or screw wood planks of a species which took your fancy over the top.  But then fire regulations […]