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Advantages and Disadvantages of Porcelain Pavers

Undertaking any building project can be stressful. With so many factors to consider, such as price, maintenance and appearance, picking a material can be a daunting process. While you might not have previously considered porcelain pavers because these thicker 2cm or 3cm pavers have been available for less than 10 years, in reality, these pavers […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on May 1st, 2020

Steel Paver Supports Now Make Totally Non-Combustible Rooftop Decks a Reality

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 […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on March 28th, 2020

Project Spotlight: Rooftop Deck at The M Seattle

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Located in the university district of Seattle, The M is a best-in-class community offering a unique student living experience. This stunning 24 floor high-rise features a rooftop deck with an outdoor landscaped terrace, complete with a ping pong table, grills, fire pits, and lounge seating. Archatrak 24” x 24” porcelain pavers in the popular color […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on March 19th, 2020

How to create a safe and cost effective elevated rooftop deck

There’s plenty of good reasons to build a rooftop deck, from increasing the value of your building, to lowering heat island effect and keeping energy costs low. But how do you construct a safe and cost-effective rooftop deck that appeals to your building’s occupants? At Archatrak, we’ve been building elevated rooftop decks for nearly ten […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on March 5th, 2020

‘StreetDeck’ Slashes the Cost of Establishing a Community Parklet or Contained Streetside Dining

In recent years, many cities have been encouraging a more lively and active downtown by welcoming community involvement in the creation of small self-contained seating areas which take the place of one or more parking places along streets that have a good mix of commercial establishments and a traffic speed limit of no more than […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on February 12th, 2020