Most construction and landscaping projects are in constant search for innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency, durability, and aesthetics of their designs. One such solution that has taken the industry by storm is the Wallbarn range of porcelain decking tiles. This article delves deep into the outstanding features, installation process, and the variety of applications these tiles can be adapted to.

1. Wallbarn’s Porcelain Decking: An Overview

Wallbarn’s porcelain decking tiles, are a revolutionary product in the hard landscaping industry. They serve as a robust and adaptable support system for surfaces like concrete paving slabs, natural stone slabs, and timber, composite, and metal decking. These tiles are designed to facilitate rapid installation, improve drainage, and extend the durability of the underlying surface by lifting it above potential standing water. Their design also allows for easy adjustment or removal for maintenance purposes, making them a future-proof solution for construction projects.

2. Distinguishing Attributes of Wallbarn’s Porcelain Decking

Wallbarn’s porcelain decking tiles boast a range of impressive features that set them apart from traditional support systems. Each tile is crafted from high-quality extruded porcelain, ensuring robustness and compliance with technical standards. They demonstrate remarkable weight tolerance and resistance to extreme temperatures, functioning seamlessly in conditions ranging from -40°C to +75°C.

2.1. Unique Design Features

Each tile is intricately designed to offer maximum functionality. The tiles feature a self-levelling headpiece that incorporates multiple positioning lugs, ensuring straight slab placement and sufficient drainage. A rubber anti-shock pad fitted onto the headpiece provides enhanced grip to the slab and reduces noise and vibration.

2.2. Comprehensive Range of Heights

The tiles come in a comprehensive range of fixed and adjustable heights, from as low as 5mm to a staggering 1,020mm. This wide spectrum caters to diverse project requirements and allows for precise height adjustments to achieve a completely level upper surface.

3. Wallbarn’s Porcelain Decking: An In-Depth Look

3.1. Class A1 Fire Rated Paving Pedestals

Designed specifically for high-rise balconies, terraces, and flat roofs, these pedestals are non-combustible and fully adjustable. They comply with BS EN 13501-1 fire classification of construction products and building elements and are crafted from 100% class A1 thick galvanized steel. The pedestals feature a self-levelling headpiece, offering up to 5% movement in all directions, and a solid stem for superior weight tolerance.

3.2. Mega Balance Pads

The Mega Balance pads are an integral part of Wallbarn’s cross-rail system. They provide extra stability for both paving and decking surfaces and can be used to join two separate rails.

3.3. Balance Pedestals

The Balance pedestals are manufactured with a telescopic stem that can be adjusted by hand to create a flat upper surface. They feature a suspended system where the weight of the slab secures everything in place, allowing rainwater to run between and under the slabs.

4. The Multifunctionality of Wallbarn’s Porcelain Decking

4.1. Fixings and Connectors

Wallbarn’s porcelain decking tiles are compatible with different rail heights, enabling the support of both paving and decking surfaces on the same substructure frame. The Class A MetalPad – EX Starter Fixing Clip is a special component used to fix rails easily to both the pedestals and to themselves, where multiple levels of rail or perpendicular frameworks are required.

4.2. Connecting Brackets

Straight, right-angled, and 45° angled brackets and connectors are available for fast and easy fitting to all rails where cross brace frameworks are needed. These brackets enhance the structural integrity and stability of long rail sections and facilitate the construction of cross-bracing formations and solid frameworks, especially useful for ultra-low height thresholds.

4.3. Fixings for Paving and Decking

The paving lug headpiece is a key component used to hold tiles in place and ensure uniform spacing on the plate. The paving starter/end plate, on the other hand, is ideal for ensuring consistent gaps around the perimeter. For decking, the 4 Hooks hidden clips offer a non-combustible fixing system, with a burnished steel option that prevents glaring silver colours from appearing beneath the deckboards.

5. Wallbarn’s Pedestal Installation Process

The installation of Wallbarn’s pedestals is straightforward and requires no mechanical fixings. The pedestals are placed on a flat, hard surface or membrane and are loose-laid. The weight of the slabs or decking holds everything in place, ensuring that the membrane is uncompromised. For decking applications, the boards are fixed to a joist grid which can rest atop the pedestals. The pedestals can also clip into an integrated rail system, connecting to a 2m long aluminium rail to support tiles or decking.

6. FAQs on Wallbarn’s Porcelain Decking

This section provides answers to some of the most common questions about Wallbarn’s porcelain decking.

6.1. What are pedestals used for?

The pedestals are 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.

6.2. What are the advantages of using pedestals?

Improved drainage, ease and speed of installation, protection of the surface beneath, future-proofing are some of the advantages of using Wallbarn’s porcelain decking.

6.3. How many will I need?

The quantity required depends on your tile size, area, and heights. Wallbarn will provide the measurements required to help calculate the correct quantity and type of pedestals needed.

7. Completed Projects of Wallbarn

Here are just a few recent projects completed using the Wallbarn Class A Fire-Rated substructure support systems; designed for high-rise balconies, terraces, flat roofs and many more residential and commercial properties.

8. Benefits of Wallbarn’s Porcelain Decking

Wallbarn’s porcelain decking offers a range of benefits. It is non-combustible, fully adjustable, designed for exterior applications, made from 100% thick galvanized steel, suitable for any height and has been physically tested in accordance with procedure specified in BS EN 13823:2020.

9. Wallbarn Pedestal & Rail Sizes

Integrated Pedestals & Rail Suspension System for porcelain tiles, ceramic planks and decking creates lateral stability across the area by reducing movement. The modular system includes an aluminium rail which fixes to Megapads or Minipads using a special rail clip and an additional headpiece for tiling and paving applications that fixes to the upper side of the rail.

10. The Foundation of Any Living Space

With Wallbarn’s porcelain decking, any place can be turned into an oasis of calm. To create any living space, you must first have a solid base. Wallbarn’s pedestals provide that solid base, turning any place into a calm oasis.

Conclusion

Wallbarn’s range of porcelain decking tiles is a game-changer in the landscaping and construction industry. With their robust design, versatility, and ease of installation, these tiles offer a multitude of benefits that make them a preferred choice for many construction projects. Whether it’s paving, decking, or terraces, Wallbarn’s porcelain decking tiles provide a future-proof solution that enhances efficiency, durability, and aesthetics.