Class A Substructure for Non-combustible Paving Systems

MetalPad adjustable pedestal for porcelain tiles and paving with aluminium rail joist which holds tiles in place with additional steel headpiece which slides along the rail.

It creates a suitable substructure frame for Class balcony and terrace construction.

Profiled rail joist clicks between four lugs on headpiece of MetalPad to give secure fitting without need for mechanical fixings.

Ceramic, stone or concrete tiles sit between positioning lugs on the headpiece which is cliclked onto the rail without need for mechanical fixings.

Fire rated Class A to EN 13501-1.

Complies to BS 8579.

Free floating system, the weight of the tile keeps everything in place.

Features and benefits:

• Includes aluminium box detailed rail, 20 mm, 25 mm or 50 mm high - 60 mm wide.

• Rail length 2 m, 2.5 m as standard, up to 5 m lengths available.

• Steel circular headpiece with positioning lugs fits onto rail to hold corners of tiles in place.

• Fully integrated, mechanical fixing free substructure.

• Part of Class A non-combustible system.

• Greatly enhances lateral stability or tiling and reduces rocking significantly.

• Allows pedestals to be placed at larger centres whilst maintaining weight tolerance.

• Faster installation of paving.

• Low height threshold for decking; 45 mm from the floor to the underside of the tile.

• Substructure height up to 350mm maximum.

• Very high weight tolerance: 1,000 kg, with a break point of over 2,000 kg.

• Class A1 based on EC Commission 96-603.

• Class A1 based on BS EN 13501-1: 2018 Fire Classification of Construction.

• BS 8579: 2020 Guide to the Design of Balconies and Terraces.

• Approved Document B fire safety volume1-2019.

Applications:

For use with MetalPad for paving.

Designed for Class A balconies, terraces and flat roofs, and complies fully with BS 8579.