Lightweight Paver and Decking Support from Elmich Australia

Adjustable, fast-to-install and lightweight paver and decking support

Elmich Australia Pty Ltd's VersiJack® offers cost-effective, free draining and membrane protection options for paving and decking around swimming pools and on roof gardens, balconies and more.

By eliminating the need for sand or screeds when paving and replacing brick piers for decking, VersiJack® reduces the weight and installation time for pavers and decks in all types of settings.

"VersiJack® is an adaptable product that delivers plenty of advantages," said David Oliver Elmich Managing Director. "VersiJack telescopic or stackable pedestals makes it possible to adjust for height in minute increments up to one metre. Plus its integrated slope compensator also caters for up to 5% falls in the slab."

Unlike brick or metal piers, VersiJack® contains a bearer support that allows 50-85mm bearers to be fastened to the unit. With bearers then anchored to the perimeter walls means VersiJack® can be positioned on the water poof membrane without causing damage.

At a recent upgrade at the University of Adelaide, South Australia, VersiJack® was used to support pavers on extensive courtyard and walkway areas.

Any rainwater quickly disperses through the gaps between pavers and is drained away. Eliminating bedding sand substantially reduced the weight bearing load on the building structure and the air gap between the paver and the water proofed slab also helps to create a cooler building and reduces sound transmission to the level below.

In Brisbane, VersiJack® was used to support 200mm concrete slabs, raised 900mm off the base structure at 'Waterplay' fun park (left & below). VersiJack® was chosen because it ensured that a perfectly level surface was achieved and it also provided ready access to services beneath.

VersiJack® is available in two styles:

• VersiJack® LH for low height requirements adjustable in height from 22mm to 75mm using 5mm, 10mm and 20mm extenders
• VersiJack® 75 with adjustment from 75mm to 150mm and with extenders (ranging in 75mm to 112mm) may be increased in height to 1.0 metre.

Both units incorporate a slope corrector that compensates for slopes up to 5%.

VersiJack® offers a number of important benefits:

• Fast-to-install, cost effective and lightweight facilitating onsite handling.
• Eliminates the use of bedding sand and screeds when paving and replaces brick or metal piers in decking applications, reducing weight bearing loads on building structures.
• Services are concealed but may be easily accessed if required.
• Water proofing membranes are not penetrated.
• Air ventilation, and heat and noise insulation is facilitated.
• Loads of up to 1.5 tonne per unit are supported.
• Unaffected by mould, algae and soil borne chemicals.
• Promotes rapid drainage, enhancing surface safety
• Can accommodate warped timber and varying paver thicknesses.