With fire regulations in many cities becoming increasingly strict, polypropylene paver supports can no longer be used in some locations, even if fire retardant additives are included in the plastic resin.  Archatrak ‘Incendio’ steel pedestals are specifically designed to overcome this problem, and most importantly, this has been achieved without any significant increase in cost over conventional, non-fire rated plastic pedestals.

The steel composition of the pedestals was tested in accordance with ASTM E136, “Standard Test Method for Behaviour of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C” and met all passing criteria as specified by ASTM E136.

The solid steel fireproof pedestals can provide incremental height adjustment from as low as 1″ to a maximum of 19 1/4″. The 4” x 4” totally flat steel base distributes the load evenly over roofing membranes, but an optional 9″ x 9″ buffer pad can be supplied if required. A locking ring on the screwed column prevents any movement and ensures excellent stability. A fire-resistant polypropylene snap-on cap with paver spacer tabs is the only non-steel part of the system

The tapped head enables the pedestals to provide a secure wind uplift system for both 2cm and 3cm porcelain pavers using a concealed lock down washer, avoiding the issue with plastic pedestals where lock down screws can pull though the plastic head, leading to premature failure of the system, either in the short or longer term.