Building with Precision: The Benefits of Wallbarn’s Balance Adjustable Pedestal

Creating durable, visually striking, and technically compliant outdoor spaces—particularly on rooftops, terraces, balconies, podiums and walkways—requires careful consideration of every component. One of the most important elements in these systems is the substructure. Wallbarn’s Balance Adjustable Pedestal offers a robust, reliable and intelligent solution to modern paving and decking challenges, delivering outstanding levelling performance, structural integrity and ease of use across a wide range of applications.

Developed to suit both commercial and residential projects, the Balance pedestal is an ideal choice where slopes and falls must be corrected quickly and accurately, helping to achieve a seamless finished surface without compromising on speed or safety.

Designed for Perfect Levels

One of the standout features of the Balance Adjustable Pedestal is its self-levelling headpiece. This built-in feature can correct slopes of up to 5 degrees in any direction, allowing installers to create a level surface on even the most uneven sub-bases. It ensures a smooth, professional finish for paving and decking projects and removes the need for additional shims or manual adjustments that can add time and complexity to installation.

This self-levelling mechanism is especially useful on projects involving flat roofs or podiums with built-in gradients for drainage, where precision and speed are equally critical.

Strength and Load Capacity

The Balance pedestal is engineered to perform under pressure. Manufactured from high-quality, virgin polypropylene, it provides exceptional load-bearing capability. With a standard weight tolerance of 683 kg and a collapse threshold exceeding 1,171 kg, it can support heavy slabs, furniture, planters and foot traffic with ease.

Whether used for residential balconies or public realm podiums, this strength ensures safety, long-term stability and resistance to deformation—even in high-use or load-bearing areas.

Broad Height Range and On-the-Spot Adjustment

The Balance range offers pedestals suitable for heights from 25mm up to 395mm across just four product types. Each model is height-adjustable on-site using a simple threaded mechanism, enabling millimetre-precise changes even after installation has begun.

This ability to fine-tune levels directly on-site not only improves build accuracy but also increases efficiency, as it removes the need for multiple pedestal sizes or pre-installation calibration.

Versatility for Both Paving and Decking

The Balance Adjustable Pedestal is compatible with a wide range of surface finishes, including porcelain tiles, concrete paving slabs, natural stone, and timber or composite decking. The headpiece can be fitted with either fixed paving lugs or joist holders depending on the application. These accessories allow for consistent spacing, secure support and appropriate drainage gaps.

This dual-use capability makes the Balance pedestal ideal for multifunctional outdoor areas or developments where both paving and decking are used in combination.

Protection for Waterproofing and Insulation

In modern construction, safeguarding the waterproof membrane is paramount—particularly on inverted roofs or balconies. The Balance pedestal features a wide baseplate (200mm diameter) that distributes weight evenly and prevents point loading. Importantly, the system is freestanding and requires no mechanical fixings, avoiding any need to drill into membranes or substrates.

This approach ensures compliance with best practice in waterproofing protection and reduces long-term risk of leakage or damage to insulation layers.

Excellent Drainage and Ventilation

By raising the surface above the substrate, Balance pedestals create a ventilated void beneath the paving or decking. This enables water to drain away freely and supports the movement of air under the surface, reducing trapped moisture, protecting timber joists, and improving the overall longevity of the structure.

In areas subject to heavy rain or water run-off, this drainage feature is especially valuable and helps maintain both safety and aesthetics.

Durable Materials and Environmental Resistance

Constructed from high-performance polypropylene, Balance pedestals are resistant to temperature extremes (from –40°C to +75°C), UV degradation, and chemical attack from salts, acids and alkalis. This resilience ensures consistent performance in all climates and environmental conditions.

Their strength and chemical stability make them suitable for exposed coastal projects, high-rise developments, and locations with aggressive weather patterns or pollution exposure.

Acoustic Damping for Enhanced Comfort

Each Balance pedestal headpiece includes a built-in rubber shim designed to absorb vibration and reduce noise. This is particularly important for balconies, roof terraces and communal areas where footfall sound may otherwise transmit into internal spaces or disturb occupants below.

By dampening noise and movement, the system provides a more comfortable experience for end users and enhances the performance of residential or hospitality settings.

Simple, Clean Installation

No tools, adhesives or fixings are required to install the Balance pedestal system. It arrives ready to use, and its modular nature allows for fast, efficient layout and easy adjustments. Surfaces can be lifted and replaced without disturbing the substructure, making maintenance or access straightforward and cost-effective.

This simplicity also supports sustainability by reducing waste and enabling reusability when site conditions change or finishes are upgraded.

Key Benefits Summary

Conclusion

Wallbarn’s Balance Adjustable Pedestal offers the perfect combination of strength, adjustability, and self-levelling capability for today’s demanding outdoor projects. Whether you are installing porcelain paving, stone slabs or a timber deck, the Balance system ensures an efficient, compliant and visually flawless result.

Designed with installers, specifiers and developers in mind, this system adapts to real-world conditions and changing site levels with ease—while protecting the integrity of underlying membranes and supporting long-term performance.

For professionals seeking precision, durability and simplicity in one intelligent product, the Balance Adjustable Pedestal delivers exactly that—making it an essential component in the modern landscape construction toolkit.