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Welcome to the Stone Deck Revolution
Maintenance-Free Decks for a Lifetime
Understanding and Working with Stonedeks SilcaGrates
SilcaGrates are a sturdy all-weather subflooringallowing you to put any type of stone, paver, brick or porcelain on a
wood or metal framed structure.
Stonedeks SilcaGrates have been on the market for over 12 yearsSold & Installed in 48 States in the USA
SilcaGrates have been available in Canada since 2011
Sold & Installed in 8 Provinces(BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia)
Zero call backs or warranty claims with SilcaGrates used in Canada
SilcaGrates are manufactured in the USA to the highest standards & quality controls
ØSupported by proven Engineering and Certified testing & evaluations
Ø20 year Residential WarrantyØ10 year Commercial Warranty
Installation Procedure New Construction
New Deck Construction Installation
New Deck Construction InstallationInstall the appropriate size joist 16 inches on center
New Deck Construction
InstallationPlace the SilcaGrates on joists staggering themThis improves overall strength of the installation
Install using four3 - 3 ½ coated deck screws
per grate
New Deck Construction Installation
Install geotextile or SilcaMat
New Deck Construction Installation
Lay the stones, pavers, brick or porcelain
New Deck Construction Installation
Sweep in the polymeric sand if required
New Deck Construction Installation
Install desired side cladding option
New Deck Construction Installation
Side cladding options are endless
StairsBox Design
StairsStringer Design
For discussion purposes only
Stone steps and fascia
WoodStair stringers on
16'' centers
Silca Grates
Silca grate basefor stringers
Wood Stair stringers
Sample construction of Silca Stairs usingwood Stair Stringers
Cement board canbe added to help adhere riser stone
Process forTransforming
anExisting Deck
Take an old deck
Transforming an existing deck
Remove existing decking boards
Add reinforcement & materials as required. Refer to engineered load tables or have an
engineering report completed
Look at the condition of existing framing materials & footings keeping in mind the
thickness of stone being selected
Transforming an existing deck
Transforming an existing deck
When extra footing supports are required installation can be quick and easy with no excavation or extra demolition required
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Transforming an existing deck
Plan for elevation of door sills and thickness of stoneIf there is not enough clearance grates can be recessed
SilcaGrates have two sets of 2 screw holes on one side and 1 set on the other.
Cut the width of the grate on the side with 2 sets at 14 ½”
Add 2x4 cleats on both sides of the joists 1 ½” below the top of the surface of the joists. (See provided engineering for fastening)
Transforming an existing deck
Raised deck shown with SilcaGrated seated between joists with railing blocking installed
Silca Grates seated on top of 2”x4” cleats Grates secured with 4 coated deck screws
Transforming an existing deck
Irregular stone installation on SilcaGrates
• Sides of the deck need to be raised up to contain the sand and stone
• Install two layers of geotextile in an alternating pattern
• Spread a ¼” – ½” of bedding sand• Ensure each stone is seated in the sand• Keep joint lines to a minimum width
SilcaGrate Installation Examples
Second Story Balcony
Second Story Balcony
Second Story Balcony
Second Story Balcony
Transforming an Existing Deck
Transforming an Existing Deck
Transforming an Existing Deck
Transforming an Existing Deck
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
Isn’t it time for you to join the
Stone Deck Revolution?