Pedestal paver systems using fixed or adjustable height pedestals to support concrete or porcelain pavers have proven to be exceptionally useful when building elevated decks on rooftops and other locations where a level surface is essential or where the deck needs to cover pipes, cables or ductwork. Roof deck pedestal paver systems avoid the need for extensive support structures using steel or wood joists and since the pedestals are typically placed at 24″ spacing, the load is distributed evenly so as not to damage any waterproof membranes on rooftop or balcony decks.

Archatrak supplies a range of pedestal support systems, each of which offers specific benefits for different situations or project conditions. All our paver supports can be used with porcelain pavers, structural wood tiles, and concrete pavers and just need a solid, flat base as the substrate. For locations which may experience high winds, Archatrak can supply a lock down system which has been certified to resist wind uplift pressure up to 135 lb. sq.ft. For applications such as rooftop bars and restaurants extra safety from accidental damage of pavers can be assured by placing Spansafe steel protection plates under the pavers and locked to the tabs on pedestal heads or by laying pavers over pedestal supported SpanTrak FRP grating panels.

All our pedestal systems are supplied fully assembled (apart from heads which are simply clipped in place). There’s no pipes to measure and cut, no rubber shims to be added in, no paver spacer tabs to be added and with the Prime pedestal, no levelers that need adding either on top or underneath the pedestal.

To assist in correct selection of components for your roof deck pedestal system, a summary of the main features of each type of Archatrak paving support is given below.