Pavers and Deck Support Systems

Pavers and Deck Support Systems offer an exceptionally rich catalog of styles and colors, significantly broadening the horizons of outdoor design, allowing designers to create visually stimulating spaces, in full harmony with the surrounding environment.

Our wood look styles, inspired by the warmth and naturalness of wood, display all the distinct visual features that make wood so appealing but offer a deck material in planks up to 8' long that is totally fireproof and wont fade, twist, stain or change color over time.

Our stone look styles replicate the subtle shading, highlights and sparkle of stone for a totally natural effect, but add the resilience and practicality of porcelain.

And our cement look pavers expand the options of sophisticated modern styling, without the worries of staining or freeze/thaw cracking.

Although 24x24 pavers remain our most commonly requested size of paver, with slabs as large as 48″ x 48″, planks as long as 94″ and cobblestone blocks as small as 4″ x 4″, there's a size for every application, either supported by adjustable height pedestals for rooftop decks, laid over sand or gravel, set among grass, mortar set over concrete for vehicular applications, or as deck flooring for self-contained modular decks like our StreetDeck Parklets.

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Lightweight 2cm thick exterior porcelain pavers for elegant rooftop decks and on-grade paved surfaces.

Porcelain pavers represent the pinnacle of modern outdoor surfacing technology, combining exceptional durability with stunning aesthetic appeal. Our 2cm thick T20 pavers, offer the optimal balance between structural integrity and practical installation requirements.

With their vibrant solid hues, luminous accents, delicate tonal gradients, and diverse textural elements, Archatrak T20 2cm exterior porcelain pavers transform any architectural or landscape design into a visually dynamic environment that elevates both aesthetic appeal and property value, regardless of project scale.


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Heavy duty (3cm thick) porcelain pavers for demanding commercial spaces – high pedestrian traffic roof decks, driveway paving and public landscaping.

With almost three times the breaking strength of 2cm porcelain pavers, but just 1/2″ thicker, Archatrak T30 (30mm) porcelain pavers offer an unmatched alternative to concrete or brick paving in high traffic, commercial environments, including public plazas, pedestrian walkways, shopping precincts, pavements, sidewalks, driveways, and other broad area landscape paver projects.

These heavy-duty commercial pavers feature the same stain resistance, wear resistance, fade resistance and frost resistance as 2cm porcelain pavers, but offer much superior resistance to breakage.


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Heavy duty 5cm thick porcelain pavers for driveways and other vehicular applications.

Archatrak T50 2-inch thick pavers offer a stylish alternative to concrete paving for driveways, parking areas, plazas and other broad landscape areas subject to vehicular traffic.

With the same outstanding stain resistance, wear resistance, fade resistance and frost resistance that defines the thinner 2cm and 3cm porcelain pavers, but with a breaking strength of over 4 times that of typical 2cm porcelain pavers, these extra heavy-duty pavers offer the opportunity to create more attractive outdoor paved areas than concrete pavers in demanding commercial environments, including paving for driveways and parking areas.


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Porcelain hexagonal pavers for on-grade landscaping and patio flooring.

Add extra personality and style to paving projects with Archatrak hexagon shaped porcelain pavers. With precise rectified edges, these 3/4″ thick hexagonal pavers are suitable for virtually any on-grade paving application, from expansive plazas to single hexagonal ‘stepping stones' set among gravel or grass.

For elevated roof decks, it is not normally practical or cost effective to support these hexagonal paving stones directly with adjustable deck pedestals. However they can be laid very successfully on rooftops and suchlike using our pedestal supported SpanTrak fiberglass grating panels where the hexagonal pavers are placed over the panels, separated by a 1/8″ thick mat of recycled rubber for noise suppression and using ‘Y' shaped spacers (available from several online suppliers) to correctly space the pavers.

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Check what our porcelain pavers look like in a typical external environment under different lighting conditions – full sunlight, shade and at dusk

Our 3D visualizer overlays any of our current paver colors on the surface of a rendered outdoor scene. Zoom in, zoom out and move left or right for a better view. From the admin. panel, select a paver size and choose the laying configuration – running bond or stack bond.

Be aware that the software (Web GL) can take 30 secs or so to load on first use. Also you will generally find it works best with Firefox browsers. It is currently not compatible with Microsoft Edge.

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Any paver laid without adhesives or other hold down devices on a rooftop, balcony or other exposed area, will be subject to the force of wind, with the risk in some cases of the pavers becoming airborne.

It is very important when designing decks on rooftops with pedestal supported pavers, to give adequate consideration to the potential for wind uplift. Large-scale wind tunnel research studies have shown that the most effective means of mitigating wind uplift is to lock the pavers together as one rigid body.

Archatrak has developed two systems to lock pedestal supported porcelain pavers together in an array to reduce the risk of wind uplift, using either 2cm or 3cm thick pavers. Neither system affects the visual appearance of the deck and both systems can be used where a totally non-combustible deck is needed. 

Our wood-look porcelain planks skillfully incorporate all the visual features that make natural wood decking so enchanting. Knots, dark and light streaks, random grain structure, pinholes, variable color and even a weathered appearance can be faithfully reproduced, in an exceptionally wide range of colors from pale bleached grey through dark chocolate browns.

Wood-look porcelain planks avoid all the problems with natural wood decking – no decay, no attacks by insects, no fading, no color change, no staining, no twisting or warping, no scuffing, no splinters and practically zero maintenance.

These planks, most importantly, make a great alternative for rooftop decks in densely populated urban areas, since porcelain is totally fireproof.


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Recreating the classic look of natural stone cobblestones. Distinctively textured, antiqued edges, precisely dimensioned, lightweight, easy to lay.

With rustic hammered edges and distinctively textured surfaces, these ¾" thick, singe piece 8" x 8" or 8" x 12" porcelain cobblestone tiles are designed to re-create the sense of authentic age old materials by skillfully replicating both the color and appearance of natural stone, time-worn cobblestone blocks.

From the brooding black basalt look of ‘Namur' to the earthy, rustic look of ‘Bruges', the modern tan tones of ‘Porfido', and the traditional terracotta look of ‘Cotto', Archatrak cobblestone-look tiles faithfully mirror the subtle variations in color, tone, shading and features that make centuries old cobblestones so appealing.

The precise size and thickness greatly simplifies installation over a prepared concrete base, providing a perfectly level surface with no raised edges and opening a range of possibilities for creating expressive interior spaces with tactile elegance in showrooms, shops, wine cellars, bars and restaurants.

Key Benefits

• Precisely dimensioned

• Consistent height

• Easier to lay than natural stone cobblestones

• Stronger than stone, terracotta or clay pavers

• Excellent durability and wear resistance

• Frost, fade and stain resistant

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Individual 4" x 4" x 2 ½" thick porcelain blocks resembling traditional basalt cobblestone blocks, but precisely dimensioned for ease of laying.

A simpler way to create a rustic cobbled surface for pedestrian walkways or areas subject to regular vehicular traffic – driveways, laneways, roads or car parks.

With a heavily textured surface and solid body color, these porcelain cobblestone blocks are aesthetically similar to natural basalt, but much more resistant, sustainable and durable, with precise dimensions that guarantee consistent spacing of the blocks and ensure easier and more rapid installation.

For maximum stability, surface uniformity and pedestrian safety, porcelain blocks are normally laid in a mortar bed over a prepared concrete base.

Two basic color options are currently available in our porcelain cobblestone block range (black and grey). Each base color includes a blend of cobblestone blocks with subtle color variations to ensure the most natural appearance.

Key Benefits

• A traditional cobblestone look but perfectly uniform

• Rich, deep, through-body coloring

• Precise size and thickness for safe pedestrian use

• Frost, salt and stain resistant

• Resistant to moss and mildew
  
  

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The most economical, flexible and easy to install solution for a snow free surface on pedestal supported pavers laid on elevated rooftop decks, terraces, patios or walkways – commercial or residential.

No boilers, pumps, gas connections or complicated networks of pipes, valves and manifolds required. No engineers needed to design the layout, piping and system specs. and no certified installers needed for installation. The ‘Heatizon' electric snow and ice melt system for pavers simply runs insulated electrical heating cables along channels in aluminum panels laid under the paving slabs.

The ‘Heatizon' electric snow melt system can efficiently snow melt practically any pedestal supported paver installation. It can be installed under most porcelain, concrete or stone pavers on terraces, patios, roof decks, walkways or exterior paved areas. This electric snow melt system just requires a minimum 1 3/4" clearance under the pavers to accommodate the aluminum tray and polyurethane insulation and allow for adequate drainage under the pavers.

There are no restrictions on the minimum or maximum area for installation (other than electrical supply considerations) and the heated paver area can easily be confined to specific zones within a paved area or just a section of a 24x24 paver if required. It just requires access to the electrical supply and a location to mount the electrical control box.

Key Benefits of the 'Heatizon' Snow Melt System

• Quick and easy to install

• Much lower installation costs than fluid circulation systems

• No pipes, valves, manifolds, boilers, pumps or tanks required

• Can be used on any size area, small or large

• Can create zones with greater or lesser heating capacity

• Can add or remove heating panels any time

• Can be retrofitted to an existing paved area

• Requires only 1.75" clearance under the pavers

• Doesn't increase the overall height of the deck

• Aluminum panels can be cut to suit any size paver

• No certified tradespersons required except for final hookup to the control box

• Minimal ongoing maintenance costs
  
  

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Pedestal systems are exceptionally useful for constructing elevated decks on rooftops and other locations where a level surface is essential or where the deck needs to cover pipes, cables or ductwork.  Typically used with porcelain or concrete pavers, when used to support fiberglass grating, the range of applications expands to included artificial turf decks, planter tray supports for green roofs, natural stone or clay paver surfaces and access walkways.

At the lowest elevations, fixed height rubber support pads are normally used since the ground clearance can be as low as 1/4″ but still ensuring water drains freely underneath the pavers. These pads can be stacked to build the height up to 1" to 1 ½", the lowest height a screwjack type adjustable height pedestals can be effectively used.

For higher deck elevations, the choice of pedestal depends on various factors – cost, speed of assembly, number of pedestal models required, slope adjustment, fire-resistance etc. For this reason, Archatrak offers a broad range of adjustable height pedestals. Our range includes fixed height pads, non-combustible pedestals, automatic slope compensating pedestals, pedestals to support wood joists, pedestals that work with our wind uplift mitigation systems.  

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Just three pedestals cover the height range from 1 1/4″ to 16 1/2″. This unique design feature of Eterno ‘Prime' adjustable deck pedestals not only minimizes installation time, but more importantly, resolves the frustrating and costly issue common with most multi-component pedestal systems in accurately estimating pedestal height requirements pre-installation and subsequently dealing with unexpected height variations of the substrate on site.

Model PR1 covers the low elevations from 1 1/4″ – 2 1/2″ which typically requires two pedestal sizes, PR2 covers the range 2 1/2″ – 6″ which typically needs 2 or 3 pedestal sizes, while model PR3 extends from 6″ – 16 1/2″ where a minimum of 3 pedestals sizes are normally required.

For even higher elevations, simply add on extension elements to the PR3 paver supports to build up the height.  Add one extension to reach 24″, two extensions to reach 30″ or three extensions to reach 37″.

Self-leveling heads offer automatic slope adjustment up to 5° – no extension rings or add in slope adjustors required. Switch to fixed heads if required with just a simple add-in headlock.

Pedestal heads are rubber faced for superior noise absorption and incorporate inbuilt spacer tabs which can be easily snapped off when not required.

Key Benefits of Eterno ‘Prime' Adjustable Height Deck Supports

• Only three pedestal supports cover heights from 1 1/4" to 16 1/2"

• Self-leveling heads provide automatic slope compensation up to 5%

• Wide 4 1/2″ diam. column ensures excellent stability at high elevations

• Base is scored to enable quick cuts when laid in corners and pre-cut on one side for easy installation at walls

• Large, 46 sq.in. circular base distributes load and avoids membrane damage

• Screwed columns provide continuous incremental height adjustment

• Anti-twist safety lock

• Bi-material head provides superior sound deadening and shock protection

• Top entry tool enables post installation height adjustments

Eterno ‘NM' adjustable deck supports feature a wide central column for greater stability at higher deck elevations and higher load capacity.

In contrast to the Eterno ‘SE' deck supports which feature a self-leveling head for slope adjustment, ‘NM' pedestals are a lower cost, fixed head design using add-in head mounted twist rings to provide variable slope compensation, each ring providing compensation up to 1%.

The single piece heads with inbuilt spacer tabs feature a rubber surface for superior noise reduction and slip resistance.

Five sizes of pedestals cover the range from 1" to 10 5/8" with extension elements added to extend the workable height to over 39″.

A top entry height adjustment tool enables quick height adjustment even after the deck has been fully installed.

The wide 8″ dia. base includes scored segments which can easily be snapped off in perimeter installations while keeping the breaking point rounded to reduce the risk of damaging any waterproof membrane.

Key Benefits of the Eterno ‘NM' Adjustable Deck Support System

• Extra high load bearing capacity

• Only three main components – base, column, head

• Wide 4 1/2″ diam. column and fixed head ensures excellent stability at high elevations

• Build decks up to 39″ high with add-in extension elements

• Inbuilt lugs on extension elements offer extra stability using guy wires

• Screwed columns provide continuous incremental height adjustment

• Bi-material head provides superior sound deadening and shock protection

• Stackable twist rings provide slope adjustment from 1% to 4%

• Top entry tool enables post installation height adjustments

• Wide circular base distributes load and avoids membrane damage

• Segments of base can be easily snapped off for perimeter installation
  

Build a wood deck in less time and at lower cost on rooftops, plazas, terraces and garage roofs with 'Prime' adjustable height joist supports.

Using ‘Prime' pedestals to support wood bearers means that no wood or steel substructures are necessary, other than the bearers to which the deck planks are fixed with nails, screws or clips.

This pedestal system still allows easy access for inspection of membranes and maintenance to any concealed service pipes, ducts or cabling. Air can circulate freely under the deck and water flow easily to surface drains.

The wide diameter pedestal base avoids damage to waterproof membranes and ensures stability of the deck installation.

On sloping substrates, our ‘Prime' pedestals offer automatic slope compensation up to 5% by means of their self-levelling heads. The heads can be locked in a fixed position if required with an optional head lock component.  Wood bearers are laid directly over the pedestal heads and screwed to the upright bracket.

The spacing of the pedestals, both parallel and perpendicular to the bearers, should be confirmed with a structural engineer prior to construction. You should also confirm that the installation complies with all relevant codes and regulations.

Reduce sound transmission through adjustable height pedestals and bonded SBR (styrene-butadiene) rubber pads.

Sound transmission from elevated rooftop paving to residential or office areas below can sometimes be a problem and soundproofing with conventional pedestal supports can be challenging.

A hard polypropylene composition does little to absorb noise from pedestrian traffic when pedestals have no noise-absorbing material either under the base or on the heads.

For this reason, our Archatrak Prime or NM pedestals feature a special bicomponent head with a soft rubber surface. These heads can dampen sound by up to 25 dB.

For further noise reduction, we offer 1/8th inch thick shock-resistant rubber pads which can be placed under the base of our polypropylene pedestals to lower sound transmission by 18 dB.

With excellent corrosion resistance, strength, impact resistance, slip resistance and long service life, FRP grating is of the most useful, versatile, and economical solutions available for the construction of pedestrian walkways, dock decking, bridges, platforms and stairways, compared with more traditional materials such as galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, or wood.

Interwoven high-strength glass rovings embedded in a thermosetting resin matrix, create one-piece structural panels which exhibit excellent bi-directional strength and one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any material.

We supply grating in 8′ x 4′ panels for optimum transportation, handling and installation and in three mesh sizes which satisfies all but the most specific decking applications. For such exceptional applications, we can usually supply other grating sizes, styles, resin composition and surface finish on request, subject to minimum order size.
Typical applications for this versatile decking product include:

• Boardwalks

• Dock decking for jetties & pontoons

• Ramps for the disabled

• Pedestrian bridges

• Rooftop access walkways

• Viewing platforms

• Industrial work platforms

• Stairs and landings

• Beach access

Benefits of Fiberglass Grating

• Lightweight – only 1/4 the weight of steel and 1/3 the weight of aluminum

• High strength – tension, compression and bending strength similar to steel

• High impact resistance - springs back to original shape when deflected

• Excellent slip-resistance with bonded grit surface

• Long life span – typically in excess of 25 years

• High fire resistance, low flame spread index, and low toxic fumes with selected resins & fillers

• Highly resistant to corrosive chemicals

• Unaffected in marine environments and prolonged exposure to wet conditions

• Uniform color and appearance

• Easy on-site fabrication and/or trimming

Green roofs have become increasingly popular in recent years, and in some locations have become mandatory, with rooftop plantings reducing energy costs, improving air quality, increasing biodiversity and reducing storm water runoff. One of the easiest methods of creating an instant green roof is to use plastic planter trays filled with growing medium and plants.

We supply unfilled modular plastic trays which you can then fill on site with around 4 inches of growing media and small, low-growing plant species such as succulents that require minimal maintenance and relatively low water needs. Although trays may often be placed directly on the rood surface,  in many cases, there's a need to elevate the trays to avoid service pipes, electrical conduits and surface irregularities, or raise the plantings to match the height of paved areas, or to correct for the slope on the roof space.

Fiberglass grating panels supported by adjustable height pedestals undoubtedly offer the most effective and versatile means of supporting raised planter trays. The fiberglass panels not only provide a solid base for the planter trays but can provide support for pavers set among the plantings – porcelain, stone or concrete. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is combustible and labor-intensive to install while concrete pavers are extremely heavy and may exceed roof loadings with filled planter trays.

Some of the other benefits of using fiberglass grating panels to elevate and support an extensive green roof tray system include:

• less pedestals needed c.f. concrete pavers

• large panel size (typically 4′ x 8′) ensures much faster installation

• superior wind uplift protection – interconnected panels create a continuous surface

• allows space for irrigation pipes under the plantings

• water drains freely via the open grid structure

• minimizes weight loading – just 2.5 – 4 lb/sq.ft. (depending on panel thickness)

Archatrak fiberglass grating panels offer the most cost-effective and technically advanced support system for laying synthetic turf on rooftops where you want a perfectly level surface with good drainage and secure fastening so it won't blow away.

Our 4' x 8' ‘MiniMesh' grating panels have apertures of just ¼", ensuring a ensuring a solid base but allowing rapid drainage of water and eliminating pooling, both critical factors in synthetic turf installations.  The slight ‘give' characteristic of fiberglass gratings rovides a more comfortable and natural feeling underfoot compared with installations over a very hard surface like concrete.

The large 4' x 8' panels can be securely locked together with stainless steel clips and secured to the parapet surrounding the deck area, offering a totally connected surface that is highly resistant to wind uplift. The turf itself can be secured to the grate by adhesive and also by mechanically fixing it to battens under the grate, or more simply by using 1/4″ diam. aluminum rivets.

In addition, fiberglass panels do not add significantly to the weight loading on a roof deck. At only 3.5-4.0 lb. per sq.ft., they are much lighter than concrete or porcelain pavers. Even when filled with sand to stabilize the artificial turf pedestal system, the total weight of the grating plus turf will be less than 7 lb. per sq.ft.

With installations in some of the most remote and demanding environments in over 35 countries, SBL commercial grade, solar powered bollard lights have justifiably become the standout choice for reliable, low maintenance bollard or pathway lighting. These fully sealed, self-contained lighting fixtures are designed to withstand the harshest conditions, delivering continuous, full-power illumination from dusk until dawn – 365 days a year.

SBL Solar Bollard Lights have proven ability to endure even the most extreme conditions, including submersion by ocean waves, pounding by intense hail storms, prolonged exposure to desert sun, engulfed by snow, and impact from floating or flying debris and vandalism. With their robust design, unparalleled quality, durability, and low maintenance, they have become a trusted solution for even the most challenging environments, delivering consistently reliable performance.

Each SBL bollard light fixture is custom-configured to meet the specific needs of its location, ensuring optimal performance and light output. Whether you are installing the lights in coastal areas prone to heavy rain and flooding or in sun-scorched desert landscapes, SBL Solar LED Bollard Lights are tailored to guarantee uninterrupted lighting all night long, day in, day out.

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