Pedestal & Paver Estimator

Our pedestal and paver estimating software can provide you with an estimate of not only the quantity of each size of Archatrak pedestals you will need for any elevated deck project, but also the number of full-size pavers, together with a printout showing the optimum starting point and placement of all pedestal and pavers.

How Does it Work?

Just send us an architectural drawing or a sketch of your project with the following details.

Provide all dimensions along the perimeter and the required height of your deck surface at all transition points where the direction changes.
Indicate any drainage points in the interior of the deck, their distance from the perimeter and the height from the drainage point on the substrate to the deck surface.
Mark out any areas in the interior of the deck where pavers are not required to be installed e.g. large planters or other structures.
Let us know which size of our porcelain pavers or Ipe wood pavers you have selected and whether you want these laid in stack bond or running bond (as appropriate).
If you don’t have a specific pedestal type in mind, we can select the most appropriate model from our range (Prime, NM, Incendio non-combustible or stackable rubber pads)
You can nominate which corner of the deck you want to laying to start and the angle of the pavers relative to the perimeter if you wish.

We then run this data through our estimator and produce a PDF with details of estimated pedestal and paver quantities, and drawings which show where each pedestal and paver should be located.

If you subsequently wish to make changes to any measurements, pedestal types, drain locations, paver sizes, starting point for paver laying etc., just let us know and we will send you a revised PDF with the details of the changed configuration.

Why Use Archatrak’s Pedestal and Paver Estimator?

Unlike simple pen and paper methods of estimating pavers and pedestals which rapidly become very problematic for complex shaped deck areas or where there are multiple drainage points of different depths, the Archatrak pedestal and paver estimating software instantly updates results when any parameter changes are required. You will have detailed drawings showing placement of all pavers and pedestals you can give to your contractor, saving him substantial time, trouble and money in estimating requirements.

With the Archatrak pedestal and paver estimator, we'll quickly update your results if you want to:

change the type and size of paver being used

change the model of pedestal (Archatrak Prime, NM or Incendio steel)

select a different laying configuration (stack bond or running bond)

add an additional center pedestal for the pavers (if required)

choose different starting points for laying the pavers

check alternative starting points to minimize waste when cutting pavers

specify the angle of laying across the area

specify areas to be excluded from paving