Category: Pedestal Systems

A drab concrete balcony is often the last area to be considered in any apartment makeover. Maybe it’s just too small to justify a team of tradespersons tramping through the apartment day after day to lay ceramic or terracotta tiles, grout them and then polish them.  Maybe you live in a rental property and don’t […]

Building a rooftop deck when the surface slopes in multiple directions

There are several factors to consider when building a rooftop deck on a roof that slopes in multiple directions. Not only do you need to ensure no damage will occur to the waterproof membrane and potentially cause leaks, but the rooftop deck will invariably slope to multiple drainage points and there may be raised seams […]

A comparison of deck support systems

Adjustable or fixed height pedestal supports used in conjunction with wood, porcelain or concrete pavers are without doubt the easiest way of constructing a perfectly level raised deck over a sloping surface. The majority of deck support systems rely on a screwed column to provide height adjustment with multiple sizes of pedestals being required to […]

Understanding Pedestal Paver Systems

The term ‘pedestal paver system’ generally refers to structural strength pavers which are laid over some kind of pedestal support (fixed height or adjustable height) which raises the tiles or pavers off the existing surface to create an elevated deck. Generally the reason for using a pedestal paver system is to create a perfectly horizontal […]