BASIC REQUIREMENTS Irrespective of the type of pavers or tiles that will be installed over pedestals, the following basic requirement must be met. Decks must be designed not to exceed the load capacity of the pedestals. The substrate under the pedestals should provide for positive drainage. For decks installed over roofing substrates, roof systems must comply with local building codes. Any area not bounded by a parapet or wall must be boxed-in and fully contained so the tiles or pavers cannot move. Any movement at the perimeter of the deck should not exceed 1/8. Elevated decks must comply with all relevant codes and regulations particularly relating to wind uplift and fire resistance. INSTALLING PORCELAIN OR CONCRETE PAVERS The procedure for laying either porcelain, stone or pedestal supported concrete pavers is essentially the same. Measure the total area to be paved to determine the number of pavers required. Use sight or laser lines to mark the intersections of the corners of each paver to be laid. Position the first pedestal in one corner of the area. Place subsequent pedestals along one wall edge, spaced according to the width of the pavers to be used. Cut the bases of the pedestals along the scored lines to ensure the pedestals are as close as possible to the wall. Snap off any tabs that are not required. Install shim quadrants between the pavers and the head if pavers vary in thickness, to ensure each paver is level on the head. Place a second row of pedestals parallel to the first and separated from the first row by the width of the pavers. Carefully position the pavers with each corner resting on the top of a pedestal head and tightly butted against the tabs. Screw the head component up or down with the height adjustment tool to ensure each paver is level. Make sure to check the deck surface for level as each row of pavers is laid. Where extra support is required, place an additional pedestal with all tabs removed under the paver.
INSTALLING STRUCTURAL WOOD TILES Our structural wood tiles are produced with a slot in each corner to accept a special fixing device. This integrated screw and washer assembly secures the wood tiles to the pedestals without penetrating or damaging the wood. Firstly place the pedestal under two adjacent pavers and level the pavers using the adjustment tool. Move the pedestal slightly towards you and insert the fastening screw into the hole in the centre of the pedestal head. Screw it down until the washer is level with slot cut in the tiles. Push the pedestal back towards the tiles so the tabs on the head butt firmly against the tiles and the washer engages the slots. Install the other two tiles on the pedestal, then tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the corners of all four tiles. Note that although the height adjustment tool cannot be used to adjust the height of the pedestal after the screw has been inserted, you can still adjust the pedestal height if required by turning the pedestal base.
PEDESTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
CLIP FOR VERTICAL CLOSURE Our clip for vertical closure is designed to solve a problem typical of many external floors, i.e. how to fill in the vertical gap around the edge when no perimeter wall is present. This solution represents an innovative, easy and elegant way to eliminate gaps around elevated floors. The system consists of two special stainless steel clips that are positioned over the head and under the base of the Pedestal System support. It creates a firm support capable of gripping a section of tile cut to size, to fill the gap. The use of our floor edge clip effectively prevents horizontal movement in floor slabs.
CLIP FOR VERTICAL CLOSURE The correct installation of the clip for vertical closure is performed using two clips (upper and lower). These clips should be used for each support present around the perimeter of the elevated floor area: Cut the base of Pedestal SE or NM pedestal along the precut lines of the base; Place the lower clip for vertical closure under the support; Remove 2 tabs of the head of the SE or NM pedestal; Fit the upper clip for vertical closure above the head of the support (Figure 1); Measure the effective height between the clip positioned over the head and the clip positioned under the base; Cut a portion of tile to be placed in the space, paying particular attention to the dimensions; If you need to create an angle, you need to cut two portions of base to create a 90 angle (Figure 2), fit 2 lower clip for vertical closure under the support at a 90 angle. Each one of these will support one side of flooring (figure 3). In this case the upper clip for vertical closure will be not fixed but only laid on the head at a 90 angle in the same way as the lower clip vertical closure (figure 4/5). In case of need of more stability for the upper clips, it is recommended to use a self drilling screw to improve mechanical fastening. The minimum height to use the upper clip for vertical closure combined with the lower clip for vertical closure is 5 cm: in case of smaller heights up to a minimum of 2.5 cm only the lower clip for vertical closure is necessary.
UNIVERSAL EDGE CLIP Avoid contact between the tiles of outdoor elevated floors and outside perimeter walls, this universal edge clip is made entirely from stainless steel. It includes a damper to absorb longitudinal and transverse thermal expansion and guarantees a secure grip. Use of these clips ensures a stable floor surface with a straight and elegant perimeter.
INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION The universal edge clip is installed by simply placing it over the head of Pedestal floor supports (even if these supports have been cut), for any tile thickness. The clips should be positioned one for each pedestal on the perimeter of the area. CAUTION: The upper and lower clips for vertical closure are not loadbearing elements. All clips distributed by the Pedestal System, are created to be used ONLY with the products of the PEDESTAL System range. The Pedestal System disclaims all liability for using its products with other brands or products that aredifferent from those indicated in this data sheet.