Stone Deck Solutions: Creating Stone Decks, Hardscapes, and Rooftop Decks with an engineered polymer structural support system

 
Sponsored by StoneDeks System

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define the features and benefits of using an Engineered Polymer Support System for the architect, designer, contractor, and homeowner.
  2. Specify a stone deck with a Engineered Polymer Support System by referencing design tables and the local building code.
  3. Explain how the Engineered Polymer Support System is installed on both the deck area and stairs to ensure a safe and durable installation.
  4. Identify issues that may be of concern in retrofit applications and recall the measures that must be taken to prepare the deck for a stone surface.
  5. Comprehend the advantages for rooftop and ground installations.
  6. Summarize the issues that can occur with wood or composite systems and how they affect safety and performance.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IDCEC
1 IDCEC CEU/HSW
LACES_HSW
1 PDH, LA CES/HSW
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
PDH
1 PDH*
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
 
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit

A stone deck is a stunning, low-maintenance alternative to a wood or composite deck. This course takes a detailed look at the engineered polymer structural grate support system used in the creation of stone decks. Common issues with wood and composite decks are presented. The installation of the engineered polymer support system in new and retrofit or remodel construction, ground applications, and commercial rooftop applications is discussed.

Creating Stoned Decks

 

StoneDeks System StoneDeks System was introduced to the outdoor living market in 2007 and is becoming the product of choice for stone decks, paver overlays, porcelain paver decks, and rooftop patios. StoneDeks System SilcaGrates® enable you to install pavers, natural stone, or brick pavers on wood or metal floor joists, or for rooftop applications. StoneDeks continues to work diligently to provide even more creative solutions and applications for the entire hardscape, landscape and deck community. Welcome to the stone deck revolution!”

 

Originally published in April 2020

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