Pedestals

Metal plate for paving up to wall with slab

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Universal pedestals

Key Advantages

Suitable for paving and decking
Weight tolerance of 683kg with break point of over 1 tonne.
Can be laid in temperatures from ‐40°C to + 75°C.
Made from high quality virgin polypropylene
Fully adjustable
Resistant to sudden temperature changes, resists acid, alkaline and salts.

Universal Pedestals range in height from 35mm to 380mm – click here

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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

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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

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

Universal

Universal Extra

FAQ

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.