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Universal Pedestal for paving and decking 125-160mm

Adjustable pedestals

Key Advantages

Suitable for paving slabs and timber decking
Superior quality
Takes 1 tonne in weight
Suspended system
Fully adjustable
Achieve stunning finishes

Our Adjustables range in height from 10mm up to 380mm and are broken down into three categories:

Minipad range: 10mm up to 40mm
Standard Universal range: 35mm up to 365mm
Universal Extra range: 85mm up to 380mm

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Our Universal pedestals replace our ASP (paving) and TD (decking) adjustables, combining both solutions into a single range.

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Achieve stunning finishes

Convert unused rooftops and decks into attractive, hard-wearing, useful areas and increase the footprint of your building
Cover and protect unattractive waterproofing membranes
Allows ground floor patio areas to be made flush with the house without compromising damp course

Suspended System

Raising the paving slabs or decking allows water to drain freely and underneath, so there is no standing water left on the surface. This prevents ponding and associated slip hazards and helps to aerate and ventilate the surface beneath.
Unsightly objects such as cables, water pipes and drainage outlets can be hidden underneath paving slabs or decking, improving the aesthetics and optimising the building footprint, bringing increased yield to the developer

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Fully Adjustable

Achieve millimetre precision with our pedestals
Create a flat surface irrespective of imperfections on a slab
Cope with falls in more than one direction and accommodate large drops and channels

Paving applications

The ingenious headpiece incorporates 4 x positioning lugs (fins) laid out in a crucifix formation set towards the edges of the headpiece:

Lugs separate paving slabs and tiles to allow sufficient drainage
They create a uniform paving line so the slabs are laid completely straight
Being a suspended system, the weight of the slab holds everything in place
Rainwater runs between and under the slabs so no standing water is left on the surface making the paved area safer

If you need to support underneath the centre of the slab simply snap off the lugs.

If you do not need lugs and are ordering a large quantity of pedestals we can supply a flat headpiece.

Video: how to pave up to a wall

Video: how to cut the pedestal for paving up to a wall

Decking applications

The lugs (fins) are set out towards the edges of the headpiece giving a 55mm gap between them. This will house a standard 4″x2″ timber joist between the lugs and decking boards are then fixed to the timber joist frame.

Adjusting the pedestals rather than cutting furrings dramatically speeds up installation.

When laying very large joists, or for areas where a junction of joists occurs, simply snap off the lugs.

If you need to order a large quantity of pedestals without lugs we can supply a flat headpiece.

Video: see how easy our pedestals make this decking installation

Minipad

Have an ultra-low threshold? Try our Minipads range. Our time-saving alternative to fixed height pads and perfect for overlaying and retro-fitting. Available from 10mm to 40mm in just three products:

10-25mm
22-30mm
28-40mm

Product benefits:

Achieve precise, split-millimetre accuracy in the height of the pedestal to accommodate tiny changes in the level.
Designed for use when working with very tight spaces
Thread allows 5mm of change to the level
Further 5mm extension plate which is fitted to the bottom of the pedestal
5mm extension plate turns 10-15mm pedestal into a 15-20mm fully adjustable pedestal for use in tight spaces
Special handle grips allow installers to adjust the height whilst slab is in situ – saves constantly lifting the slab to change the height

Video: how to use our Minipads

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Universal

This is our standard range of adjustable supports.

The lugs on our universal head are positionined to accommodate both paving slabs and joists for timber decking.

Height range: 35mm up to 365mm

For more technical information click on the Installation, Specification and Technical data tabs below.

Universal Extra

Use our Universal Extra pedestals to install paving and decking across a huge height range, from 85mm up to 380mm but in just three different products:

85mm-135mm
125mm-215mm
210mm-380mm

This cuts out any confusion about what size to choose. Heights are marked out every 10mm on the side of stems – see at a glance the exact height you are adjusting to.

For more technical information click on the Installation, Specification and Technical data tabs below.

FAQ

What are pedestals used for?

The construction of hard landscaping areas including concrete paving slabs, porcelain tiles, natural stone slabs and timber, composite and metal decking for terraces, balconies, flat roofs and podium decks.

What are the advantages of using pedestals?

Improved drainage, ease and speed of installation, protection of the surface beneath, future-proofing (can be lifted at any time for maintenance). Lengthen the life of timber joists as they are lifted out of standing water.

How many will I need?

This all depends on your tile size, as well as the area and heights you require. We will let you know the measurements we require to help us calculate the correct quantity and type of pedestals you need.

How are they installed?

They are placed on a flat, hard surface/membrane. No mechanical fixings are required.

What subsurface do the pedestals work on?

A structured surface e.g. concrete or rigid insulation. They are not suitable for placing directly onto non-compacted earth.

How long will they last?

The pedestals are made of virgin plastic and are warrantied for 15 years.

How do I maintain a level surface on a slope?

Our Balance self-levelling pedestals will help provide a level finish to your new deck or paving and can be used to counter slopes of up to 5 degrees. If using our heavy duty Megapads, slope correctors are available.

Do the pedestals need to be fastened to the deck?

No. This is a suspended system. The pedestals are loose-laid – the weight of the slabs or decking hold everything in place – meaning the membrane is not compromised.

Can I place my decking boards directly on top of the pedestals?

No. Decking boards should be fixed to a joist grid which in turn can rest on top of the pedestals.

What additional support systems can I use pedestals with?

Pedestals can clip into our integrated rail system, connecting to a 2m long aluminium rail to support tiles or decking.

What heights do they come in?

Our pedestals come in a huge range of fixed and adjustable heights ranging from 5mm to 1,020mm.

How much gap do I need to leave between my paving slabs?

As standard, our heads are fitted with 2mm spacing but we also have 4mm.

How much weight can these take?

Even our standard Universal and Balance ranges are designed to take up to 680kg. If you have a commercial job that includes large planters or heavy objects, our Megapad range takes up to 2 tonnes.

Can the pedestals break?

We have never had a pedestal fail that was correctly installed since we launched the range in the UK in 2003.

Product Info

Installation

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Technical Data

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To make choosing and estimating easier our Adjustables range is broken down into three categories:

Standard Universal range: 35mm up to 365mm
Universal Extra range: 85mm up to 380mm
Minipad range: available 10mm up to 40mm

We have a number of helpful videos providing guidance on unpacking, assembling and installing our pedestals:

Video: How To assemble a Minipad
Video: How To assemble our standard Universal pedestal
Video: How To assemble a Universal Extra pedestal
Video: How to lay paving on Adjustable pedestals
Video: How to lay paving on Adjustable pedestals
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Video: How to cut the pedestal for paving up to a wall

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Datasheets

HEIGHT	DIAMETER OF HEAD	DIAMETER OF BASE	STANDARD LUG DIMENSIONS	WEIGHT TOLERANCE*	MAXIMUM LOAD*	TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE
10-20mm	150mm	150mm	15mm (height)	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
10-25mm	150mm	150mm	15mm (height)	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
22-30mm	150mm	150mm	15mm (height)	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
28-40mm	150mm	150mm	15mm (height)	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
35-50mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
50-70mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
65-100mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
95-130mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
125-160mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
155-190mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
185-220mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
210-245mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
240-275mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
270-305mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
300-335mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C
330-365mm	120mm	200mm	2.2mm x 10mm	683kg	1,171kg	-40°C to +75°C

* Weight tolerance = the point at which the pedestal ends its normal behaviour and starts to deform (according to CATAS test 179112/1)
Maximum load = the point at which pedestals start to collapse in laboratory tests (according to CATAS test 179112/1)