Porcelain Pavers and Roof Deck Systems – Chicago
Building Exceptional Rooftop Environments
Maximize the potential of underutilized rooftop areas by turning them into elegant, level spaces such as roof terraces, community areas, pool decks, or green roofs. Archatrak offers one of the widest selections of porcelain pavers, wood tiles, and paver support systems in the U.S. Make your Chicago roof deck project a reality now.
We provide specialized solutions for virtually any elevated deck project, both commercial and residential, including:
-
Wind-Resistant Systems: Concealed hold-down mechanisms to reduce wind uplift risks.
-
Enhanced Safety: FRP grating and steel reinforcement plates.
-
Artificial Turf Support: Permeable support systems for synthetic turf rooftop decks.
-
Winter-Ready Installations: Integrated electric snow-melt systems.
-
Fire-Resistant Options: Non-combustible steel pedestal systems.
-
Rail Plank Supports: Systems for installing narrow, plank-style pavers.
Safe & Secure Commercial Roof Decks
Archatrak porcelain pavers are an ideal choice for commercial applications, offering outstanding durability, high slip resistance, and long-term durability. While lighter and thinner than traditional concrete pavers, we supply a comprehensive range of safety solutions to ensure maximum performance and public safety on pedestal-supported rooftop decks.
-
Wind Uplift Protection: In areas prone to high wind gusts, our certified wind uplift mitigation systems interlock porcelain pavers into a secure grid, significantly reducing the risk of individual pavers being displaced by wind.
-
Impact Protection: For high-traffic rooftop bars, restaurants, and pool decks, we offer advanced protection systems that provide safeguards against injury from accidental breakage of pavers.
-
Winter Safety: Our Heatizon electric snow melt system effectively prevents snow build-up and ice formation on pedestal-supported decks, maintaining safe, accessible surfaces year-round.
Key Advantages of Archatrak Porcelain Pavers
Highly stain resistant including oil and grease
Hard wearing, durable & scratch resistant
Frost proof & freeze/thaw resistant
Mold & mildew resistant
Slip resistant
No fading
Exceptionally low maintenance
Non-combustible
High load bearing capacity
Lighter than stone or concrete pavers
Why Choose Archatrak as Your Roof Deck Material Supplier in Chicago?
With over 20 years of experience, Archatrak has been a trusted supplier of high-quality deck tiles and pavers to roofing, tiling, and landscaping contractors, as well as business owners and homeowners throughout Chicago. We ship directly to any location in the city where pallet deliveries can be received via road freight.
Our main distribution center in Jessup, MD keeps a ready stock of essential materials—including porcelain pavers imported from Italy, Ipe wood tiles, pedestal systems, FRP grating, and steel plates—ensuring fast, reliable delivery to the Chicago area.
Where to Buy Archatrak Products in Chicago
First, explore our full range of colors and styles by visiting our Explore All Colors and Styles page. Once you find a design you like, you can order up to four samples free of charge—ideal for reviewing texture and color in person before committing to a larger order.
After receiving your samples:
-
Request a quote by email, phone, or
-
Fill out our simple online Quote Request Form.
Why Choose Archatrak Porcelain Pavers for Outdoor Spaces?
Archatrak porcelain pavers offer significant advantages over traditional paving materials:
-
Exceptional Durability: Resistant to stains, scratches, frost, and fading
-
Low Maintenance: Non-porous surface resists water and oil absorption, minimizing cleaning and upkeep
-
Versatile Design: Mimics the appearance of natural stone, wood, or concrete with greater performance and longevity
-
Weather Resistant: Performs exceptionally well in both hot summers and freezing Chicago winters
Porcelain vs. Concrete Pavers – Durability & Maintenance
Archatrak porcelain pavers outperform traditional concrete pavers in several key areas:
-
Low Maintenance: No sealing required, and highly resistant to staining from grease, oils, or spills
-
Long-Term Appearance: Retain color and finish over time without fading or discoloration
-
Non Porous: Unlike concrete, porcelain doesn’t suffer from water absorption or efflorescence
-
Longevity: Porcelain pavers retain their color and finish over time with no fading or color change.
Installation Options – Can Porcelain Pavers Be Laid Over Existing Surfaces?
Yes, Archatrak porcelain pavers can be installed over existing stable, level surfaces.
-
On-Grade Installation: Dry-laid on grass, gravel, or sand for patios or walkways
-
Elevated Installations: Supported on adjustable-height pedestals or low-height rubber pads for rooftop decks and terraces
-
Bonded Installation: Fixed with mortar on a concrete base, ideal for driveways or areas with vehicular traffic
For best results, always follow Archatrak’s installation guidelines and consult a licensed contractor to ensure compliance with Chicago building codes.
Product Range
Wood look
For those who admire the timeless beauty of wood but need the durability, fire resistance and stain resistance of porcelain, Archatrak wood-look porcelain perfectly replicates the veins, knots, pinholes, streaks, tonal variations and aesthetics of natural wood.
Stone look
If you’re inspired by the elegance of natural stone, Archatrak stone-look porcelain pavers deliver a striking resemblance to real stone, adding a touch of luxury with the durability of porcelain.
Cement look
A cement look without the heavy weight, the staining, and porosity of concrete pavers.
To see our full range of stocked porcelain paver colors, go to our Explore all colors and styles page where you can also order small samples.
Archatrak structural Ipe wood decking tiles can create highly stable, versatile, and long-lasting elevated deck systems for both commercial and residential applications.
The primary advantages of structural wood deck tiles over conventional joist supported wood plank decking include:
– Ease of installation
– Easier to transport and deliver on site
– Less weight loading on the rooftop
– No penetration of the substrate
– No visible fixings
Sizes:
24″ x 24″ (nom.)
24″ x 48″ (nom.)
Archatrak ‘SwiftDeck’ Ipe wood interlocking deck tiles offer a convenient and stylish Do-it-Yourself way to upgrade patios, balconies, decks, and other outdoor areas without the cost of major renovations, specialized labor or disruption to your home.
You just snap them together over any hard surface to create an instant outdoor floor you can enjoy year after year.
Sizes:
12″ x 12″ (Colorado & Sierra)
12″ x 24″ (Double-C)
Archatrak ‘Prime’ adjustable height pedestals require just 3 models of pedestals to span a height range from 1 1/4″ to 16 1/2″ which normally requires up to 6 models of pedestals with other systems, saving considerable time and money for contractors and installers.
PR1 1 1/4″ – 2 1/2″
PR2 2 1/2″ – 6″
PR3 6″ – 16 1/2″
Archatrak stackable rubber support pads are used at lowest deck heights (less than 1/1/2″support height) after which our adjustable height ‘Prime’ pedestals can be used.
Our rubber pads are slip resistant, noise reducing and shock absorbing, unlike plastic pads.
PAD10 thickness: 1/4″
PAD6 thickness: 3/8″
LGH2 shim thickness: 1/16″
Archatrak 8′ x 4′ FRP grating panels are used both to provide break through protection of our 2cm porcelain pavers on elevated roof decks and also as base support surface for synthetic turf decks on rooftops.
Our MidiMesh FRP grating has 1 ½” x 1 ½” primary load bars with an extra intermediate cross bar at the top of the grating, ½” deep creating a ½” x ½” aperture.
Our MiniMesh FRP grating has 1 ½” x 1 ½” primary load bars with two extra intermediate crossbars at the top of the grating, ½” deep, creating apertures of just ¼” x ¼”. The small apertures prevent most objects from falling through but still offer excellent drainage.
