Roof Terraces

For porcelain, we always recommend a fixed head pedestal as opposed to a self-levelling head pedestal. The reason for this is that the tiles don’t always impose enough vertical load to prevent a small amount of movement, so when the surface is walked on, you may end up with a very slight difference in height between tiles. Fixed-head pedestals will overcome this. When used with a 2mm shim, they can be used on a gentle fall, too!

Porcelain paving is known for its low maintenance requirements. That said, it still requires regular cleaning and upkeep to maintain a pristine appearance. Manufacturers and suppliers typically provide cleaning instructions and advice, so check this information before making your choice. If you opt for porcelain because it is low maintenance, you do not want to select tiles that require costly, specialist cleaning materials.

The short answer to this is – No. When covered with a high-grade powder coating, aluminium decking benefits from good scratch resistance.