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Call 020 8916 2222In the world of design and construction, the effective use of outdoor and public spaces has gained unprecedented importance in the aftermath of the global pandemic. These spaces, often adorned with tiles, paving, or decking, are underpinned by a hidden substructure system of pedestals. These pedestals play a critical role in ensuring the safety and durability of outdoor spaces, especially in the face of heavy traffic and significant loads.
Wallbarn, a leading UK pedestal manufacturer, has made significant strides in developing a range of pedestals that prioritise safety, performance, and versatility. One standout product in Wallbarn’s portfolio is the Mega Balance – a self-levelling, heavy-duty pedestal designed for areas subjected to heavy loads.
The Mega Balance: A Game Changer in Pedestal Performance
The Mega Balance is a pedestal system designed to withstand 2 tonnes of load, making it a reliable option for public spaces. The system encompasses several key features that facilitate quick installation and ensure a completely flat finished surface.
Self-Levelling Headpiece
The headpiece of the Mega Balance automatically adapts to variations in the deck surface. Made up of four separate parts, it allows for up to a 5% or 2.86° slope correction in all directions.
The headpiece can also be locked using a specially designed grey nut tool to create a rigid headpiece, catering to different installation requirements across a project using the same pedestal system.
Fins on the headpiece ensure precise placement of paving slabs, allowing for even spacing for drainage and roof deck ventilation. This prevents standing water on the surface, thereby eliminating potential safety hazards.
Height Adjustment
The Mega Balance boasts of a telescopic stem that accommodates a range from 25mm to 1025mm, making it suitable for projects with significant height variations. The stem can be hand-adjusted by twisting it while the tile or decking joists are in-situ.
Furthermore, Wallbarn’s ‘yellow key’ system allows for post-installation height adjustment without the need to lift tiles or paving. This not only saves labour but also enhances health and safety aspects on site.
Additional Features
The Mega Balance comes equipped with a host of additional features. Rubber anti-shock pads can be slotted onto the headpiece to provide a better grip on the slab and insulate against vibrations and noise.
The pedestal is injection moulded from virgin fibre polypropylene, making it robust, durable and long-lasting across a wide range of temperatures.
The design includes a 200mm diameter base plate for effective weight distribution and fins running from the stem to the edge of the baseplate to prevent point loading down the central column.
Versatility with Different Headpiece Fittings
The Mega Balance offers different headpiece fittings for different jobs. These include a special joist holder fitting for timber or composite joists for decking applications and the Mega Balance Clip Head that fits Wallbarn’s special profiled aluminium joist.
Furthermore, Wallbarn will soon unveil the ‘cross rail’, an improved comprehensive substructure system for decking and tile applications.
Mega Pro: Wallbarn’s Free Software Design Tool
Designers and installers can utilize Wallbarn’s free Mega Pro software design tool. This tool generates a colour-coded laying pattern detailing the correct height and position for each pedestal.
Wallbarn can then provide a cost estimation and quantity schedule with ordering codes based on this information.
Wallbarn Pedestals: Precision, Quality, and Savings
With Wallbarn pedestals (self-levelling, adjustable, fixed height, mini height and heavy-duty), users can expect stunning finishes supported by superior quality products designed specifically for exterior use. All Wallbarn systems are certified by an independent laboratory to perform to stated weight and temperature tolerances.
The Mega Balance: The Future of Suspended Deck Design
The Mega Balance is a future-proofed pedestal system that offers a range of connection headpieces for different applications. With its ultra heavy-duty pedestal and self-levelling or rigid headpiece, it truly represents the future of suspended deck design.
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Clip Head for Rail System
The Mega Balance pads are compatible with the cross-rail system, providing extra stability for paving and decking. This system enables a seamless connection without the need for mechanical fixings for paving and decking substructure projects.
The rail system not only enhances stability across the terrace area but also expedites the installation process.
Conclusion
Wallbarn’s Mega Balance pedestals are designed to deliver optimal performance and flexibility in a range of outdoor spaces, from public areas to elevated terraces. With their robust structure, advanced features, and versatility, these pedestals are set to become an essential component in your next project.
