Category: Pedestal Systems

How to Create Exceptional Rooftop Decks Using Pedestal Paver Systems

Pedestal paver systems have emerged as a leading choice for transforming rooftops into durable, level, and visually appealing environments. Utilizing adjustable height pedestals with porcelain, Ipe wood, or concrete pavers, pedestal paver systems offer exceptional design flexibility while overcoming technical challenges such as rooftop weight limits, job site access, membrane protection and wind uplift. The […]

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

The most practical method of constructing an elevated rooftop deck is to use a floating roof deck system.  With this system, porcelain pavers are supported by adjustable height deck pedestals which allows you to create a perfectly level, stable, level and visually appealing deck that can cover existing pipes, conduits etc. while preserving the roof’s […]

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 […]

Depending on the extent of your pedestal paver project, estimating pedestals can be a chore. No formula is going to give the answer if your deck shape is anything other than a simple rectangle or square with no other complications. Sure, you could spend the time to draw out your deck on a piece of […]

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 […]