Welcome to the Stone Deck Revolution

Maintenance-Free Decks for a Lifetime

Understanding and Working with Stonedeks SilcaGrates

SilcaGrates are a sturdy all-weather subflooringallowing you to put any type of stone, paver, brick or porcelain on a

wood or metal framed structure.

Stonedeks SilcaGrates have been on the market for over 12 yearsSold & Installed in 48 States in the USA

SilcaGrates have been available in Canada since 2011

Sold & Installed in 8 Provinces(BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia)

Zero call backs or warranty claims with SilcaGrates used in Canada

SilcaGrates are manufactured in the USA to the highest standards & quality controls

ØSupported by proven Engineering and Certified testing & evaluations

Ø20 year Residential WarrantyØ10 year Commercial Warranty

Installation Procedure New Construction

New Deck Construction Installation

New Deck Construction InstallationInstall the appropriate size joist 16 inches on center

New Deck Construction

InstallationPlace the SilcaGrates on joists staggering themThis improves overall strength of the installation

Install using four3 - 3 ½ coated deck screws

per grate

New Deck Construction Installation

Install geotextile or SilcaMat

New Deck Construction Installation

Lay the stones, pavers, brick or porcelain

New Deck Construction Installation

Sweep in the polymeric sand if required

New Deck Construction Installation

Install desired side cladding option

New Deck Construction Installation

Side cladding options are endless

StairsBox Design

StairsStringer Design

For discussion purposes only

Stone steps and fascia

WoodStair stringers on

16'' centers

Silca Grates

Silca grate basefor stringers

Wood Stair stringers

Sample construction of Silca Stairs usingwood Stair Stringers

Cement board canbe added to help adhere riser stone

Process forTransforming

anExisting Deck

Take an old deck

Transforming an existing deck

Remove existing decking boards

Add reinforcement & materials as required. Refer to engineered load tables or have an

engineering report completed

Look at the condition of existing framing materials & footings keeping in mind the

thickness of stone being selected

Transforming an existing deck

Transforming an existing deck

When extra footing supports are required installation can be quick and easy with no excavation or extra demolition required

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Transforming an existing deck

Plan for elevation of door sills and thickness of stoneIf there is not enough clearance grates can be recessed

SilcaGrates have two sets of 2 screw holes on one side and 1 set on the other.

Cut the width of the grate on the side with 2 sets at 14 ½”

Add 2x4 cleats on both sides of the joists 1 ½” below the top of the surface of the joists. (See provided engineering for fastening)

Transforming an existing deck

Raised deck shown with SilcaGrated seated between joists with railing blocking installed

Silca Grates seated on top of 2”x4” cleats Grates secured with 4 coated deck screws

Transforming an existing deck

Irregular stone installation on SilcaGrates

• Sides of the deck need to be raised up to contain the sand and stone

• Install two layers of geotextile in an alternating pattern

• Spread a ¼” – ½” of bedding sand• Ensure each stone is seated in the sand• Keep joint lines to a minimum width

SilcaGrate Installation Examples

Second Story Balcony

Second Story Balcony

Second Story Balcony

Second Story Balcony

Transforming an Existing Deck

Transforming an Existing Deck

Transforming an Existing Deck

Transforming an Existing Deck

New Construction

New Construction

New Construction

New Construction

Isn’t it time for you to join the

Stone Deck Revolution?