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With an SRI of 84, Archatrak cool white porcelain pavers offer high solar reflectance keeping your outdoor space cooler. This can help save on energy costs as well as mitigating the urban heat island effect in larger cities. The colored specks peppered throughout the paver bring a unique design to any installation. #outdoorporcelainpavers #sustainability #outdoordesign #architecture #construction #pavers #porcelainpavers #PaversInstallation

On Friday's we look forward to spending time on rooftop decks enjoying spectacular sunsets. Porcelain pavers are long lasting, durable and resistant to wear and tear such as staining and scratches. This allows for more time enjoying your rooftop deck and less time worrying about upkeep. #Rooftop #RooftopDeck #outdoordesign #construction #architecture #pavers #porcelainpavers #PaversInstallation

FRP grating undoubtedly rates as the premier material for pedestrian and bike bridge decking compared with more traditional materials like softwood, hardwood and steel. FRP grating offers outstanding durability, safety, and longevity, especially where slip resistance, low maintenance and long lifespan are critical selection criteria. #pedestrianbridge #boardwalks #construction #fiberglassgrating #frpgrating #bridges

Square or rectangular porcelain landscaping patio pavers make excellent paving stones or steppingstones placed within grassed areas. With porcelain pavers, you can create a backyard oasis, large or small. With such a wide array of colors and styles to choose from, you can be rest assured that your backyard space is unique and special. #Landscaping #LandscapingPavers #PorcelainPavers #Construction

2cm porcelain pavers can be laid directly over well compacted gravel with a top layer of leveling sand for most residential applications and for commercial applications with moderate pedestrian traffic. Learn how to install Archatrak Porcelain Pavers on sand or gravel beds with our installation guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eQd8i49Y?#hardscape?#landscapedesign?#landscapearchitecture?#hardscapeconstruction?#hardscapeproject?#hardscapepro?#porcelainplanks?#HardscapeDesign?#outdoordesign?#architecture?#construction?#landscaping?#landscapingdesign?#landscapingideas?#landscapingpavers

Project Spotlight: The Chicago Bean In 2023 the city of Chicago in conjunction with Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction, reached out to our team at Archatrak to upgrade the roughly 20,000 square feet podium around The Bean. They were seeking to switch out the pavers and replace the plaza with a system that provided better water drainage, and a durable yet refined finish. To radically improve the drainage system, the existing plaza was replaced with an elevated deck system, using 3cm thick porcelain pavers for the new plaza surface, laid over 8’x 4’ SpanTrak FRP grating panels, and supported by Archatrak ‘Prime’ adjustable height pedestals. NM pedestal heads were laid on top the FRP to ensure precise spacing of the pavers and reduce noise transmission. The plaza re-opened June 2024 with a classic, yet modern touch, that highlighted the sculptural beauty of the Bean. #Architecture #Construction #PorcelainPavers #Restoration #Chicago #ChicagoArchitecture

A rooftop deck constructed with nonporous porcelain pavers compared to a porous concrete surface. When working on an installation, it is easy to only consider the immediate upfront costs. However, it is important to consider the long-term costs of using materials that are not as durable. Concrete is highly susceptible to the freeze thaw effect, leading to large cracks and costly repairs and maintenance. Porcelain pavers will not absorb moisture like concrete and keep its structural integrity for many winters to come. #WinterPrep #WinterMaintenance #PorcelainPavers #Construction #Architecture

Porcelain pavers offer an agrestic style to any pool deck, providing a unique look that blends well with modern design. The slip resistance of porcelain pavers makes them a great choice for a surface that is consistently wet, helping to prevent hazardous falls. #PoolDesign #PoolDecking #PoolSurrounds #PorcelainPavers #Architecture #Construction

The term terracotta originates quite literally from the Italian translation "baked earth" it has long been popular in the architecture world for its Earth tones. However, natural terracotta is porous, making it not an ideal material for wet areas or areas that where staining can occur, such as outdoor kitchens. Cotto porcelain pavers solve this issue with their nonporous surface, while expertly mimicking the look and feel of old-world terracotta pavers. #Terracotta #TerracottaStyle #PorcelainPavers #Architecture #Construction

Both the color and appearance of time-worn cobblestone blocks can be replicated in Archatrak porcelain pavers, down to the smallest weathered details and surface imperfections. The rustic hammered edges and distinctively textured surfaces that make historical pavements so captivating, can very effectively transport spaces back through time. #Cobblestone #CobblestoneDesign #Architecture #Construction #Pavers #PorcelainPavers