Skywalk integrated paver
safety backing
A revolutionary and cost-effective solution for reinforcing the underside of porcelain pavers. If a paver cracks under load or impact, the backing holds the pieces together, keeping the surface stable and walkable until the paver can be replaced.
Unlike traditional grate or tray systems that must be installed beneath the pavers, this solution is fully integrated at the factory. There are no separate sub-grids, trays, or adhesives required. Pavers arrive job-site ready, reducing installation time, labor, and system complexity — cutting labor costs by 50% or more.
Two ways to protect a porcelain paver
Both meet the same goal. Only one of them arrives already done.
Skydeck fiberglass mesh reinforcement
Single layer of strength
Fiberglass mesh factory adhered to the bottom of the pavers
- Pavers arrive job-site ready with mesh already bonded to each one
- Half the material to ship and store on site
- Paver and mesh backing cut together in one pass
- No strength loss where pavers are cut
- No additional pedestals required
- Adds no meaningful thickness — pavers stay at 3/4"
- Loose-laid and easy to lift for roof inspection
- Holds 3,902 lb pre-crack
Plastic grate system
Two layers, twice the work
Two separate layers must be installed and leveled, doubling install labor
- The grate system must be installed and leveled on pedestals before any paver goes down
- Grates can bow or break when stepped on before pavers are set
- Double the material to ship and store
- Double the material to cut along perimeters
- Compression strength drops significantly once a grate is cut
- Most systems need a fifth pedestal under the center for support
- Adds 1.5 in. of thickness to the total system
- Harder to remove for roof inspection
- Plastic grate strength, 2,400 lb
When you still want a grate
2′ x 2′ Skywalk Fibergrates allow for the seamless integration of decorative stone, turf, and planting areas, while also providing a stable base for odd-sized tiles and porcelain pavers. The grates support sustainability goals by using partially recycled fiberglass content without compromising structural integrity.
Benefits
A high-performance, corrosion-resistant, fire-retardant foundation for diverse architectural applications. These ASTM-rated grates carry a dead weight capacity of 2,300 lbs while staying light at roughly 5 lbs/sqft.
