Application

Rooftop terraces & podium decks

The most common and demanding use for adjustable pedestals. Create a perfectly level finished floor above a sloped roof deck, while the cavity below stays drainable, ventilated and accessible for inspection.

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Vitaro pedestal grid on a Slovenia rooftop terrace

Why pedestals work on roofs

No penetrationsProtect the waterproof membrane by simply placing pedestals on top.

Compensate fallsAdjustable height from 20 mm to 392 mm follows roof gradients and creates a level surface.

Drainable cavityWater runs beneath the finish to outlets; the void stays ventilated and inspectable.

Service accessLift a few pavers or boards to reach drains, cables or waterproofing without demolition.

WPC rooftop decking frame supported by pedestals

Recommended Vitaro series

HE Series — 25–392 mm, 2 000 kg compression, SGS tested. The default choice for commercial rooftops and long spans.
B Series — 20–260 mm, 3 500 kg compression. Cost-sensitive podium decks and distributor projects.
F Series — 20–185 mm for low-build-up terraces and paving directly on pedestals.
XA-HE / XB-HE self-leveling heads for slopes up to ±5°.

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Real rooftop references

From residential terraces in Slovenia to commercial podiums in Asia-Pacific.

Commercial podium terraces

Large-format paved terraces over occupied podium levels, with drainage and service access preserved.

Green roof walkways

Elevated walkways and maintenance paths that protect the waterproofing and planting layers below.

Residential rooftop, Slovenia

HE pedestals with aluminium joist grid for a private roof terrace with valley views.

Real construction site of a Slovenia mansion rooftop terrace with pedestal grid and aluminium joists

Slovenia mansion terrace build

On-site levelling and aluminium joist layout over HE pedestals before final porcelain pavers.

Real construction site of a high-rise podium terrace in Taiwan, China with large porcelain pavers on Vitaro pedestals

High-rise podium terrace, Taiwan, China

Large-format porcelain pavers bedded on Vitaro pedestals during the fit-out of a residential high-rise podium in Taiwan, China.

On-site install of aluminium joist grid over Vitaro pedestals on a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - joist install, Slovenia

HE pedestals with aluminium joist grid for a private mansion rooftop terrace in Slovenia.

First course of large porcelain slabs bedded on pedestals at a Slovenia mansion rooftop with alpine view

Mansion rooftop - first pavers laid

Large-format porcelain slabs dropped onto the leveled pedestal grid, with the alpine view behind the project.

Late evening pedestal and joist alignment at a Slovenia mansion rooftop with laser level

Mansion rooftop - evening leveling

Pedestal and joist alignment continuing into the evening on a Slovenia private mansion rooftop.

Pedestal grid with countryside and mountain panorama at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - countryside panorama

Pedestal grid framed by the surrounding countryside and mountain panorama of the Slovenia project.

Pedestal grid continuing through the full-height sliding door at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - at the glazing line

Pedestal grid runs into the full-height glazing line, keeping inside and outside floor levels flush.

Installer aligning pedestal heights near the timber screen at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - height alignment

Installer adjusting pedestal heights to compensate the waterproofing fall before joists are clipped on.

Pedestal grid meeting the vertical timber privacy screen at the edge of a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - timber screen edge

Pedestal grid meets the vertical timber privacy screen at the rooftop edge of the mansion.

Pedestal grid running into the full-height window frame of a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - grid at the window

Pedestal grid continues into the full-height window frame, with the tile course ready to drop in.

Pedestal grid framed by the surrounding vineyard at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - vineyard outlook

Pedestal grid framed by the surrounding vineyard; pavers are staged for the next course.

Pedestal grid leveled end-to-end across a Slovenia mansion rooftop with spirit level on site

Mansion rooftop - leveled end-to-end

Pedestal grid leveled end-to-end across the rooftop, with the spirit level still on site.

Finished porcelain terrace surface laid on adjustable pedestals at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - finished terrace surface

Completed porcelain terrace on pedestals, showing the finished joints and clean perimeter line.

Aluminium joist grid laid on adjustable pedestals at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - aluminium joist grid

Joist grid carried on pedestal heads, the standard build-up for decking and timber finishes.

Perimeter pedestal grid running along the roof edge at a Slovenia mansion rooftop

Mansion rooftop - perimeter pedestal grid

Edge rows set closer together to carry cut pavers and keep the border fully supported.

Dark porcelain rooftop finish installed on adjustable pedestals at a Slovenia mansion

Mansion rooftop - dark porcelain finish

Dark 2 cm porcelain pavers over the pedestal grid, a common specification for roof terraces.

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