PVC Column Paver Supports
Unlike ‘Eterno’ pedestals which require five or six models of pedestals to cover elevations from 1″ to 10″ (approx.) and multiple extension elements to raise the height to 24″ or beyond, ‘Altitudes’ pedestals simply use precut lengths of PVC pipe secured to a polypropylene base and head component. Only four components (plus PVC pipe) are required to cover the range of 1 1/2″ to 24″.
‘Altitudes’ pedestals are particularly useful for high elevation decks where a single PVC pipe may offer additional stability and where the incremental cost is determined only by the length of PVC pipe, and not by the use of increasingly taller adjustable height pedestals or add-in extension elements.
At heights above 4 3/16″, a screw-to-adjust base can be used, offering incremental height adjustment up to 1/2″ (approx.) and giving some flexibility to compensate for incorrectly cut lengths of PVC pipe. However, at heights below 4 3/16″, the PVC pipe must be cut to the precise dimension, as the screw-to-adjust base cannot be used. Small adjustments can only be made by adding rubber shims to the pedestal head.
‘Altitudes’ pedestals can provide up to 5% slope compensation for uneven and sloping substrates and offer the unique ability to lock the pedestal head in a fixed position, which can be particularly beneficial in installations with lighter wood tiles.
In locations where wind uplift may be a concern, a hold-down washer can be inserted in kerfs cut in the corners of wood tiles and secured with a screw inserted into the head of the pedestals. A slot in the washer permits the washer to be moved clear of the kerf and enables any tile to be completely removed for replacement or to inspect the substrate below.
While ‘Altitudes’ pedestals were originally designed for use with wood tiles, and hence include heads with pre-installed pine tree fasteners which lock into the underside of compatible wood tiles, these pedestals are equally suited for use with porcelain and concrete pavers. Unwanted pine tree fasteners in the pedestal head can be easily removed with wire cutting pliers or a knife.
Key Benefits of 'Altitudes' Paver Supports
only four components span height range 1 1/2" to 24"
1,200 lbs. maximum load per pedestal
self-leveling head adjusts for slopes up to 5%
head can be locked in position
no need for multiple models of pedestals
easier to estimate components when elevations are unclear
Technical Details
‘Altitudes ‘ pedestals use just 4 components – a non-adjustable base, a screw-to-adjust base, a fixed head and a slope compensating head. The minimum height is 1 1/2″.
Below 2 11/16″, both the head and the base are non-adjustable.
From 2 11/16″ to 4 3/16″ the base is fixed but the head offers slope correction.
Above 4 3/16″, both the slope correcting head and screw-to adjust base are available.
Pre-configured models are as follows:
SPVC-15
Non-adjustable pedestal
PVC pipe must be precisely cut to length
Shims required for small height adjustments
Fixed (not slope compensating) head
Workable height range: 1 1/2″ to 24″ max.
SPVC-2656
Non-adjustable pedestal
PVC pipe must be precisely cut to length
Shims required for small height adjustments
Slope compensating head: 0-5%
Workable height range: 2 11/16″ min. to 24″ max.
SJB-4156
Height adjustable pedestal
Screwed column in base offers approx. 1/2″ height adjustment
Slope compensating head: 0-5%
Workable height range: 4 3/16″ to 24″ max.
The minimum PVC pipe length is determined by the height from the substrate to the top of the pedestal less the combined allowance for the PVC pipe cavity in the head and base components.
SPVC-15
Min. PVC length = height to top of pedestal – head & base deduction (5/16″)
1 1/2″ – 5/16″ = 1 3/16″ min. PVC length
Download installation guide here
SPVC-2656
Min. PVC length = height to top of pedestal – head & base deduction (1 1/8″)
2 11/16″ – 1 1/8″ = 1 9/16 min. PVC length
Download installation guide here
SJB-4156
Min. PVC length = height to top of pedestal – head & base deduction (2 5/8″)
4 3/16″ – 2 5/8″ = 1 9/16″ min. PVC length
Download installation guide here
Wood deck tiles drilled with compatible fixing holes can be secured to the ‘Altitudes’ pedestals with pine tree fasteners (rated up to 166 lbs. of wind hold-down strength). In addition, tiles manufactured with kerf slots cut in each corner can be further secured with a lock down washer.
The washer is firstly slid into the kerf corner slots of 2 adjacent tiles. Lightly hand thread the stainless steel securing screw into the pedestal head.
Install a 3rd tile by sliding the washer out of the way and placing the tile over the pine tree fastener. Install the 4th deck tile in the same manner.
When all four tiles are in place and checked for level, center the washer and securely tighten the screw.
To remove a tile, loosen the screw and slide the washer out of the kerf of the subject tile. Repeat for all four corners of the tile and lift out the tile.
The Ipe Clip Fastener Company, LLC warrants for a period of 5 years from the time of sale by an authorized dealer, the components of the Altitudes Pedestal® to be free of defects in material and workmanship in accordance with the terms as follows…….
Download the full warranty here.
‘Altitudes’ pedestals have been tested by an independent laboratory.
Four tests were run using three samples per test with a zero slope and a 5% slope. A hydraulic press capable of generating 55 tons of downward pressure was used for testing. A 50 Kip Morehouse load cell in combination with a Fluke data acquisition unit was used to record the loading of the sample.
Samples were set in the press and loaded until failure.
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