Rooftop Deck Resources
Guides, technical documents, videos, and planning tools for rooftop paver and deck systems, for the crews installing them and the architects specifying them.
Guides & Articles
Standing resource guides, plus the latest from the SkyDeck blog.
Wind Uplift on Rooftop Paver Decks
How roof zones, paver weight, and exposure determine when a restraint system belongs in the specification.
Read the guide → Resource Guide5 Mistakes Architects Make When Specifying a Rooftop Pedestal System
The pedestal-system details that prevent RFIs, change orders, drainage problems, and installation delays.
Read the guide → Resource GuideHow Much Weight Can a Rooftop Deck Hold?
A practical guide to dead, live, environmental, and concentrated loads on rooftop amenity decks.
Read the guide → Resource GuidePonding Water on Flat Roofs
Why standing water damages roof assemblies and how pedestal decks keep drainage paths open and accessible.
Read the guide → BlogThe Ultimate Guide to Ipe Wood Maintenance
How cleaning, oiling, weathering, and routine care protect the look and life of rooftop Ipe.
Read the article → BlogHow Much Does a Rooftop Patio Cost?
The materials, access, engineering, labor, and design choices that shape a rooftop patio budget.
Read the article → BlogPedestal System Comparison
A practical comparison of Tile Tech, Hanover, Bison, and SkyJack pedestal-system considerations.
Read the article → BlogThe Cool Roof Effect
How high-SRI pavers and a ventilated pedestal cavity help reduce rooftop heat gain.
Read the article →Browse by Product
Specifications, technical data, and product detail for each system.
Document Library
Every brochure, cut sheet, detail manual, maintenance guide, and specification, organized by type.
Brochures
Pedestal Brochure Concrete Paver Brochure Porcelain Paver Brochure Ipe Paver Brochure Turf Brochure Fiberglass Grate Brochure Spiral Pedestal BrochureTechnical Data
Pedestal Cut Sheet Concrete Paver Cut Sheet Porcelain Paver Cut Sheet Ipe Paver Cut Sheet Ipe Dimension DrawingsVideos & Tools
Watch the systems installed, size your project, and pull details into your drawing set.
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