An outdoor Roof Deck is a deck or patio created on a flat roof outside a building. As people become more aware of the importance of contact with nature, roof decks have become increasingly popular in urban areas, where green spaces are often few and far between.
An ideal solution for creating welcoming, functional outdoor spaces, locations for relaxation, well-being, and socializing that are increasingly central to daily life, in both private public and commercial contexts. One of the crucial factors when constructing a roof deck is the choice of pavers, which must combine specific technical characteristics with an attractive, stylish appearance. Porcelain pavers for roof decks are produced and designed to suit the taste and meet the performance and technical needs of the American market.
ROOF DECK PAVERS
Roof pavers are produced in porcelain stoneware with a thickness of 2 cm. or more. Porcelain pavers products with outstanding technical characteristics that offer many advantages over traditional natural materials:
- Resistance to the Weather: our porcelain pavers can withstand extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, frost, and intense heat, with no damage or change in appearance.
- Anti-Slip Properties: all our pavers have excellent slip resistance.
- This certified technical characteristic increases roof deck users’ safety in wet conditions.
- Cleanliness and Hygiene: cleaning our porcelain pavers is very cheap and easy since they are non-absorbent.
- Their excellent technical properties make them highly resistant to scratches, stains, mold, and bacteria.
- Product Sustainability: our outdoor pavers are a highly sustainable product thanks to the use of natural raw materials like clay in state-of-the-art production plants which minimize environmental impact compared to the manufacture of other products.
- Our porcelain paver’s sustainability is also boosted by its durability, its almost endless lifecycle, low maintenance, and 100% recyclability.
- One final aspect of our pavers’ sustainability is their capacity to reduce overheating caused by the heat island effect.
- Wide Range: Our outdoor pavers are available in different sizes and a large assortment of colors in wood, concrete, and stone looks.
- Ideal products for creating an outdoor location with the required design style for any intended purpose.
- Waterproof
- Resistant to impacts and foot traffic
- Able to withstand weights such as tables, seats, or flower tubs
- Immune to time
- Anti-slip and resistant to thermal shocks
- Easy to clean with low care requirements
- If possible, ensure continuity of appearance between outdoor paving and indoor floor
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SYSTEM: RAISED PAVING
Raised or floating paving is the dry installation system recommended for paving roof decks or patios. Our raised installation system comprises:
- Porcelain Pavers 3/4″ thick or more.
- Modern, innovative Adjustable Pedestals.
- Optional accessories were developed to increase the paving’s safety.
BENEFITS OF USE OF ADJUSTABLE PEDESTALS AND RAISED INSTALLATION
- From the aesthetic point of view, it ensures flooring with a single gradient, without any visible water-draining elements (such as grids or drainpipes)
- The small gap between one slab and another allows a quick water drainage. It is easy to clean. (see cleaning and maintenance/installations guide)
- Frost-proof, absorbs the thermal expansions of the concrete substrate, the direct cause of traditional outdoor flooring subsidence.
- Less load bearing on rooftops and balconies as the last layer of concrete and adhesive is not necessary.
- The gap between the slab and the concrete substrate fosters excellent thermal insulation.
- Best acoustic insulation.
- Easy to inspect hidden pipework.
- Speed of installation.