Precision Meets Practicality: The Benefits of Wallbarn’s Balance Adjustable Pedestal

When designing elevated outdoor spaces—such as rooftop terraces, balconies, podium decks and walkways—specification often hinges on precision, durability and performance. Wallbarn’s Balance Adjustable Pedestal delivers on all fronts, offering self-levelling accuracy, structural integrity and installation efficiency tailored to paving and decking requirements.

Self-Levelling Headpiece for Flawless Surfaces

The standout feature of the Balance pedestal is its self-levelling headpiece, capable of correcting substrate slopes of up to 5% (approximately 2.86°) in any direction. This means installers can achieve a perfectly level surface—even across uneven substrates, built-in falls or irregular paving thickness—without additional shimming or manual adjustments.

This built-in compensation improves finish quality, shortens installation time, and allows for consistent paving levels across challenging site conditions.

Robust Load-Bearing Performance

Manufactured from high-quality virgin polypropylene, the pedestals sustain a standard load of around 683 kg, with a collapse threshold of approximately 1,171 kg. This ensures they can confidently support heavy materials such as natural stone, porcelain tiles, timber decking, furniture or planters—even in areas exposed to high usage or weight-bearing structures.

This durability makes them ideal for both residential and commercial applications where structural integrity is non-negotiable.

Telescopic Height Adjustment for Flexibility

A telescopic stem allows millimetre-accurate height adjustment, which can be made manually even after the surface finish is in place. This feature significantly enhances speed and accuracy during installation, allowing contractors to respond quickly to variations in substrate level without the need for different pedestal types or shim packs.

This not only streamlines logistics but also ensures the finish remains perfectly level and professionally executed.

Dual Application: Paving and Decking Versatility

The Balance pedestal is designed for use with a wide variety of surface finishes. For paving, the headpiece includes fixed positioning lugs in a cruciform layout to provide even spacing and drainage gaps between slabs. For decking installations, the headpiece can accept timber joists with a typical spacing of 55 mm, supporting fast and accurate joist layout.

This dual-function headpiece reduces the need to carry multiple pedestal types on-site and provides true versatility for mixed-material projects.

Enhanced Drainage and Sub-Surface Protection

The suspended system created using pedestals lifts the surface clear of the sub-base, enabling free drainage of rainwater and reducing the risk of standing water or pooling. This helps to protect the paving or decking surface from algae and moisture damage while also allowing air to circulate beneath, which is especially beneficial for timber joists.

Additionally, the raised void can be used for routing drainage outlets, pipework, or cabling, creating cleaner and more organised finishes in multifunctional outdoor areas.

Acoustic Comfort and Noise Reduction

Each Balance pedestal includes a rubber anti-shock shim integrated into the headpiece. This feature absorbs vibration and reduces noise transmission from footfall—particularly useful on balconies, roof terraces, and communal access routes where noise disturbance can be a concern for residents or users below.

This added acoustic layer enhances comfort and elevates the overall quality of the installation.

Environmental and Chemical Resistance

The Balance Adjustable Pedestal is highly durable and stable across a broad temperature range, from –40°C to +75°C. It is also UV-resistant and does not degrade when exposed to common construction-related chemicals such as salts, acids or alkalis.

This resilience ensures the pedestals can be confidently used in exposed coastal, urban, or high-altitude environments without risk of degradation or performance failure.

Non-Invasive, Freestanding Installation

The Balance system is completely freestanding and requires no mechanical fixings. This means that the waterproofing membrane and insulation beneath the surface are protected throughout installation and maintenance. The surface is held in place by its own weight, while the pedestals distribute load evenly across the substrate.

This non-invasive design is ideal for warm and inverted roof build-ups where membrane integrity must not be compromised.

Broad Height Range for Simple Specification

The Balance range covers an extensive range of build-up heights with just a few core product types. Standard models range from 25mm to 395mm, while Balance Extra versions provide extended reach for taller build-ups. The telescopic stem enables precise adjustment within each model, eliminating the need for multiple pedestal variants or complex stock control.

Height markings on the stem also assist with rapid, accurate on-site setting.

Reusable and Environmentally Considerate

Made from durable, high-quality polypropylene, Balance pedestals can be reused in future installations or repurposed as surface finishes change. Larger versions are available with recycled content, helping to reduce waste and support more sustainable construction practices. Their modular nature also reduces lifecycle costs by allowing for easy access, repair, or replacement without removing the entire system.

Summary of Key Benefits

Conclusion

The Balance Adjustable Pedestal from Wallbarn is a robust, reliable and intelligently designed component that enhances the structural and aesthetic quality of raised outdoor spaces. From rooftop terraces to residential balconies and commercial podiums, it delivers flexibility, safety, and compliance in a single, easy-to-install product.

Its self-levelling function, high load tolerance, and compatibility with both paving and decking make it the perfect choice for modern construction environments. Whether you’re specifying for a large-scale development or a single bespoke project, the Balance pedestal offers performance and precision without compromise.