Paver and Pedestal Systems
The key reason Paver and Pedestal systems are desirable in San Francisco and the Bay Area is that they allow even a single paver (or two) to be temporarily removed to potentially solve leaking problems in a membrane as opposed to removing an entire walking surface to repair or replace a waterproof membrane. The Photo above shows Step #5 of the steps outlined below (setting pavers in place) on an ARC project where a leaking second story courtyard above a condominium living area required the topping slab to be removed in order to access a failed waterproofing membrane. The membrane was replaced with a CIM waterproofing membrane and, instead of tile or concrete, a paver system was installed for ease of detection and repair of any future leakage.
7 Steps of a Paver and Pedestal Project
- Removing the topping slab to gain access to the failed membrane
- Removing existing failed sheet membrane
- Installing sheet metal flashing on the perimeter
- Testing the CIM membrane after installation
- Setting the pavers in place
- Cutting pavers around the perimeter
- Cleaning the completed paver courtyard
ARC is an expert paver and pedestal system contractor serving San Francisco, Marin county, and the greater Bay Area.