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How to Build Non-Combustible Elevated 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 year. Consequently, building code amendments are working to eliminate fire hazards in new constructions and make buildings as fireproof as possible. In cities like […]

Archatrak Receives ICPI Award for Arizona Swimming Pool

Located right in the center of Pheonix, AZ’s metropolitan center, Novus Parcel 3B’s buzzing swimming pool deck consists of approximately 2500 square feet of Archatrak Leatherwood 24” x 24” wood look porcelain pavers and Eterno NM screwjack pedestal supports. A combination that resulted in a 1st place award in ICPI’s Swimming Pool category. This expansive […]

The Longest Parklet in the USA?

In 2021 the City of College Park, GA installed what was believed to be the longest parklet in the country at that time, and maybe still is. At almost 90’ long and 6’ wide, it occupies the space normally taken up by seven car parking spaces. In December 2020, the Atlanta City Council approved an […]

A very common question we are asked is: Are porcelain pavers slippery when wet?  And can they be used safely around swimming pools? The rather simplistic answer typically given is that no, porcelain pavers are not slippery when wet. But the more realistic answer is that it depends on a large number of factors. Also, […]

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 […]